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 of 2020-2021. A chapterwise course of total 2850 MCQs divided into 60 chapters and 16 Mock Tests is available in Android app of GKToday under UPSC Prelims Category. Download Now
21. Which of the following bills the Governor cannot return back for the reconsideration of the state legislature?
[A] Constitutional Amendment Bill
[B] Money Bill
[C] Ordinary Bill
[D] Finance Bill
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Correct Answer: B [Money Bill]
Notes:
After a bill is passed by the state legislature and sent to the Governor, he can return the bill for the reconsideration of the state legislature except the money bill.
22. Who is authorized to remove a minister of state from office?
[A] President
[B] Parliament
[C] Governor
[D] Governor on the advice of Chief Minister
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Correct Answer: D [Governor on the advice of Chief Minister]
Notes:
The governor of a state can remove a minister only on the advice of the chief minister of the state. The chief minister can ask him to resign or advice the governor to dismiss him, in case of difference of opinion or dissatisfaction with the performance of a minister,
23. How many High Courts are there in India at present?
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Correct Answer: A [25]
Notes:
At present there are 25 high courts in India. India has a single integrated judicial system with High Courts operating below the Supreme Court of India. Below the High Courts are Subordinate Courts.
24. Which of the following come both in the jurisdiction of Supreme Court and High Courts?
[A] Protection from violation of the Constitution
[B] Dispute between Centre And States
[C] Protection of Fundamental Rights
[D] Mutual disputes among states
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Correct Answer: C [Protection of Fundamental Rights]
Notes:
Matters relating to the protection of Fundamental Rights come under the common jurisdiction of Supreme Court of India and the High Courts i.e., Supreme Court under Article 32 and High Court under Article 226.
25. Which of the following are the merits of Lok Adalats?
1. There is no court fee and if court fee is already paid the amount will be refunded if the dispute is settled at Lok Adalat.
2. The parties to the dispute cannot directly interact with the judge through their counsel.
3. The award by the Lok Adalat is binding on the parties.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
The following are the merits of Lok Adalats: (1) there is no court fee and if court fee is already paid the amount will be refunded if the dispute is settled at Lok Adalat, (2) the parties to the dispute can directly interact with the judge through their counsel, (3) the award by the Lok Adalat is binding on the parties involved in the dispute.
26. Committee to review the existing Administrative Arrangements for Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation Programmes was constituted under the chairmanship of?
[A] Ashok Mehta
[B] G.V.K. Rao
[C] Balwant Rai
[D] L M Singhvi
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Correct Answer: B [G.V.K. Rao]
Notes:
G.V.K. Rao Committee was constituted to review the existing Administrative Arrangements for Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation Programmes under the chairmanship of G.V.K. Rao. It was appointed by the Planning Commission in 1985.
27. How are the members of a Port Trust selected?
[A] Election
[B] Nomination
[C] Both of them
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: C [Both of them]
Notes:
A port trust, created by an Act of Parliament, has both elected and nominated members. It performs more or less similar functions as that of a municipality.
28. With regards to Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019, what reasons have been cited for the creation of two new union territories?
[A] Internal security situation
[B] Demand of the people of Ladakh to give it the status of a union territory
[C] Both of them
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: C [Both of them]
Notes:
Following reasons were cited for the creation of two new union territories under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019-
1. The Ladakh division of the state of Jammu and Kashmir is sparsely populated with a huge area and very difficult terrain. People of Ladakh have been demanding since long the status of a union territory to enable them to realize their aspirations.
2. The problematic internal security situation of existing state of Jammu and Kashmir aggravated by cross border terrorism.
29. Who headed the commission to report on the administration of the scheduled areas and the welfare of the scheduled tribes in the states, constituted in 1960?
[A] Ajit Kumar
[B] Bimal Julka
[C] Dilip Singh Bhuria
[D] U.N.Dhebar
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Correct Answer: D [U.N.Dhebar]
Notes:
U.N. Dhebar headed the commission to report on the administration of the scheduled areas and the welfare of the scheduled tribes in the states. It was constituted in the year 1960.
30. In which year was the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) established?
[A] 2001
[B] 2002
[C] 2003
[D] 2004
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Correct Answer: C [2003]
Notes:
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) was established in 2003 to implement the Biological Diversity Act (2002). It is a statutory & autonomous body that performs facilitative, regulatory and advisory function for the Government of India?
