Indian Polity & Constitution MCQs
Indian Polity & Constitution Objective / Multiple Choice (MCQs) Questions for Preparation of SSC-CGL, UPSC Civil Services, NDA, CDS, Railways and State Level Public Services Examinations. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
11. Which one of the following is not a constitutional body?
[A] Election Commission
[B] Union Public Service Commission
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Finance Commission
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Correct Answer: C [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the Government of India. It was established on 1st January 2015 with the aim to achieve sustainable development goals. It is a non-constitutional body.
12. Normally, under the Election Commission’s norms, how far can a polling station be from your house?
[A] 1 km
[B] 2 km
[C] 3 km
[D] 4 km
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Correct Answer: B [2 km]
Notes:
According to Para 3 of Chapter II of Handbook for Returning Officers, polling stations should be set up in such a manner that ordinarily no voter is required to travel more than two kms to reach his polling station.
13. President can proclaim National Emergency under Article 352 in the entire country or in any part of it, on the grounds of :
[A] External Aggression
[B] Armed Rebellion
[C] Internal Disturbance
[D] Both [1] and [2]
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Correct Answer: D [Both [1] and [2]]
Notes:
The term ‘armed rebellion’ did not exist in the original constitution but was inserted by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act (1978) replacing the
original term ‘internal disturbance.
14. In which market form, a market or industry is dominated by a few firms?
[A] Perfect Competition
[B] Monopoly
[C] Oligopoly
[D] Monopolistic
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Correct Answer: C [Oligopoly]
Notes:
An oligopoly is a market form wherein a market or industry is dominated by a small number of large sellers. Oligopolies can result from various forms of collusion which reduce competition and lead to higher prices for consumers.
15. Why Panchayati Raj system was adopted?
[A] To make people aware of politics
[B] To decentralize the power of democracy
[C] To educate the peasants
[D] To introduce a form of local self-government at the village, block and district levels
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Correct Answer: D [To introduce a form of local self-government at the village, block and district levels]
Notes:
In India, the Panchayati Raj now functions as a system of governance in which gram panchayats are the basic units of local administration. The system has three levels: Gram Panchayat (village level), Mandal Parishad or Block Samiti or Panchayat Samiti (block level), and Zila Parishad (district level).
16. Consider the following statements regarding a No-confidence Motion in the Parliament.
- There is no mention of a No-confidence Motion in the Constitution of India.
- A period of six months must elapse between the introduction of one No-confidence Motion and the other.
- At least 100 members must support a Motion of No-confidence before it is introduced in the House.
- A motion of No-confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.
Of these statements
[A] 1,2 and 4 are correct
[B] 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
[C] 1, 2 and 3 are correct
[D] 1 and 4 are correct
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Correct Answer: D [1 and 4 are correct]
Notes:
Such a motion can be moved by any member of the house. The member moving such motion is generally a member of opposition. The motion needs support of at least 50 members to be admitted. Once admitted, it has to be passed within 10 days in the house. And there is no time limit between 2 non-confidence motions.
17. The Indian parliamentary system is different from the British parliamentary system in that India has which of the following facilities?
[A] both a real and a nominal executive
[B] a system of collective responsibility
[C] bicameral legislature
[D] the system of judicial review
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Correct Answer: D [the system of judicial review]
Notes:
Judicial review is one big difference. In India, the judiciary system can take up an act passed by parliament and has the power to nullify it. In Britain, law passed by House of Commons can’t be overturned.
18. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides protection to the accused regarding conviction from double-bar and self-incrimination?
[A] Article 19
[B] Article 20
[C] Article 21
[D] Article 22
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Correct Answer: B [Article 20]
Notes:
Article 20(2) says that no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once. Article 20(3) describes that no person accused of any offence should be compelled to be a witness against himself.
19. Which article protects a person’s right to travel abroad under Indian Constitution?
[A] Article 15
[B] Article 21
[C] Article 19
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Article 21]
Notes:
Supreme Court in the case of Menaka Gandhi Vs. Union of India in 1978 held that right to travel abroad is a Fundamental Right and it is secured under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
20. Which Part and Article deals with amendment to the Constitution of India?
[A] Part XX, Article 368
[B] Part XXI, Article 369
[C] Part XXII, Article 393
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Part XX, Article 368]
Notes:
The powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure is enumerated in Article 368 in Part XX of the Constitution. It states that the Parliament may amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any provision of the Constitution in accordance with the procedure laid down for the purpose.
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