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.
11. In which of the following states, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were used for the first time in India?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
The Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were used for the first time in part of Parur Assembly Constituency in Kerala in 1982, on experimental basis. Later, the extensive use of EVMs started in 1998.
12. The “oor panchayats” of Tamil Nadu can be placed in which among the following categories?
[A] Lok Adalats
[B] Public Hearing meetings
[C] Kangaroo Courts
[D] Alternate Dispute Settlement Centres
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Correct Answer: D [ Alternate Dispute Settlement Centres ]
Notes:
The oor panchayats of Tamil Nadu can be placed in the category of Alternate Dispute Settlement Centres. The oor panchayats are part of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), which are the local self-government of villages in rural India. The PRIs are responsible for economic development, social justice, and implementing government schemes. Elections for the members of the Panchayats are held every five years.
13. Holding of election for the Panchayats is decided by which of the following authorities? (UPSC Prelims 1991)
[A] The District Magistrate
[B] Constitutional mandate
[C] The State government
[D] The Election Commission
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Correct Answer: C [The State government]
Notes:
Holding of elections to the Panchayats is the responsibility of the State Governments and the State Election Commissions. Panchayat elections are held in the States where Part IX of the Constitution applies as mandated by the Constitution.
14. Which of the following were the recommendations of the Dinesh Goswami Committee? (UPSC Prelims 1997)
[A] The constitution of state-level election commissions
[B] List System of election to the Lok Sabha
[C] governmental funding of parliamentary elections
[D] a ban on the candidature of independent candidates in the parliamentary elections
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Correct Answer: C [governmental funding of parliamentary elections]
Notes:
Changes in the voting pattern and shift to proportional representation of the list system, instead of present voting system should be made (However, this matter was to be further discussed amongst exports).
15. Who became the first Governor General of the new dominion of India?
[A] C. Rajagopalachari
[B] Lord Mountbatten
[C] Clement Attlee
[D] Rajendra Prasad
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Correct Answer: B [ Lord Mountbatten ]
Notes:
After India and Pakistan attained independence at midnight on the night of 14–15 August 1947, Louis Mountbatten served as the first governor general of an independent India until June 1948.
16. Which of the following does not form a part of the directives outside Part IV of the Constitution of India ?
[A] Claims of SCs and STs to services
[B] Instruction in mother tongue
[C] Development of Hindi language
[D] Promotion of cottage industries
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Correct Answer: D [Promotion of cottage industries]
Notes:
Claims of SCs and STs to Services (Article 335 in Part XVI), Instruction in mother tongue (Article 350-A in Part
XVII), Development of the Hindi Language (Article 351 in Part XVII) all are directive outside Part IV i.e., the Directive Principles.
17. What is the minimum number of electors needed to be proposer of the presidential candidate?
[A] Fifty electors
[B] Fifty-five electors
[C] Sixty electors
[D] Sixty-five electors
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Correct Answer: A [Fifty electors]
Notes:
According the Constitution of India the nomination of a candidate for election to the office of President must be subscribed by at least 50 electors as proposers and 50 electors as seconders.
18. Which of the following Prime Minister of India never attended the Parliament during his tenure?
[A] Chudhari Charan Singh
[B] Atal Bihari Vajpayee
[C] V.P. Singh
[D] Chandra Shekhar
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Correct Answer: A [Chudhari Charan Singh]
Notes:
It was Chaudhari Charan Singh who was the Prime Minister of India from 28th July 1979 to 14th January 1980 never attended the Lok Sabha as the Indian National Congress withdrew it’s support before the seating of Lok Sabha.
19. What is the minimum number of sessions of Lok Sabha to be held in an year?
[A] Once in a year
[B] Two times in a year
[C] Three times in a year
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Two times in a year]
Notes:
According to Article 85(1) of the Constitution of India the session of Lok Sabha is called for at least two times in a year. The President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit.
20. Who elects the representatives of union territories in the Rajya Sabha?
[A] President
[B] Governors
[C] Electoral College
[D] Members of Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: C [Electoral College]
Notes:
An electoral college especially constituted for the purpose of election of Union Territories to the Rajya Sabha indirectly elects the representatives of Union Territories in the Rajya Sabha . This election is also held as per the system of proportional representation and single transferable vote.
