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. Which among the following is a written supplementary, explanatory or appended document of Indian constitution?
[A] Part VI
[B] Preamble
[C] Schedules
[D] DPSP
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Correct Answer: C [Schedules]
Notes:
This term is used for schedules which are lists in the constitution that categorise and tabulate bureaucratic activity and government policy.
12. Under the provisions of which of the following, 5 Zonal Councils were established in India?
[A] Constitution of India , Article 263
[B] Zonal Councils Act
[C] States Reorganization Act 1956
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: C [States Reorganization Act 1956]
Notes:
As per the provisions of States Reorganization Act of 1956, 5 Zonal Councils were established in India. It was a major reform of the boundaries of India’s states and territories.
13. In which year “The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act” was enacted?
[A] 2003
[B] 2005
[C] 2007
[D] 2009
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Correct Answer: B [2005]
Notes:
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act was enacted by the parliament of India in 2005 to protect women from domestic violence. It was brought into force on 26 October 2006.
14. Who among the following appoints/ nominates the chairperson of the National Commission for Women?
[A] President
[B] Central Government
[C] Vice President
[D] President on recommendation of a Parliament committee
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Correct Answer: B [Central Government]
Notes:
Chairperson of the National Commission for Women is appointed by Central Government.
15. 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.
16. Which of the following provision needs a special majority in Parliament?
[A] Creation of New States
[B] Abolition of Legislative Councils in State
[C] Rules and Procedures in Parliament
[D] Change in Fundamental Rights
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Correct Answer: D [Change in Fundamental Rights]
Notes:
The Fundamental rights can be amended by Parliament of India under Article 368. It requires special majority of both the houses of Parliament (loksabha and rajyasabha) that means majority of total membership of the house and majority of not less than two-third of members present and voting.
17. Which act extended the principle of communal representation by providing separate electorates for depressed classes?
[A] Indian Councils Act, 1909
[B] Government of India Act, 1919
[C] Indian Independence Act, 1947
[D] Government of India Act, 1935
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Correct Answer: D [ Government of India Act, 1935 ]
Notes:
The Government of India Act of 1935 extended the principal of communal representation by providing separate electorates for depressed classes (scheduled castes), women and labour (workers). Indian Councils Act, 1909 also introduced the system of separate electorates for Muslims.
18. The tribal areas of which states are included in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
[A] Assam, Nagaland, Tripura and Mizoram
[B] Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram
[C] Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur
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Correct Answer: B [Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram]
Notes:
The provisions related to the administration of the tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are included in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
19. Which Schedules contain the provisions regarding administration of Scheduled areas and Tribal areas?
[A] 4th and 5th Schedules
[B] 5th and 6th Schedules
[C] 6th and 7th Schedules
[D] 5th and 7th Schedules
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Correct Answer: B [ 5th and 6th Schedules ]
Notes:
The fifth and sixth schedules of the Constitution of India contains separate provisions with respect to the administration of scheduled areas and tribal areas within the states.
20. Which of the following right is available to both foreigners and Indians?
[A] Right against discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste ,sex or place of birth
[B] Right to equality of opportunity in matter of public employment
[C] Protection of life and personal property
[D] Protection of language , script and cluster of minorities
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Correct Answer: C [Protection of life and personal property]
Notes:
Not all the Fundamental Rights are available to foreigners in India. Right to life and personal property covered in Article 21 of the Constitution of India is available both to foreigners and Indians.
