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
21. Which of the following President has appeared for hearing before the Supreme Court for election dispute?
[A] Gyani Zail Singh
[B] Dr. Zakir Hussain
[C] V.V. Giri
[D] Fakharuddin Ali Ahmad
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Correct Answer: C [V.V. Giri]
Notes:
The former President of India V.V. Giri has appeared in person before the Supreme Court of India as an incumbent President following a petition filed in the SC contesting the validity of election on the ground of having used corrupt practices to influence the voters.
22. Which of the following is correct with respect to the electoral college of Vice-President?
1. It consists of both elected and nominated members of the Parliament
2. It does not include the members of the state legislative assemblies
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Thee electoral college for the election of Vice-President consists of: (1) both elected and nominated members of the Parliament and (2) it does not include the members of the state legislative assemblies.
23. Which of the following is not a demerit of system proportional representation?
[A] Highly expensive
[B] No scope for organising by-elections
[C] Promotes minority thinking and group interests
[D] It establishes intimate contacts between voters and representatives
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Correct Answer: D [It establishes intimate contacts between voters and representatives]
Notes:
The system of proportional representation has a number of demerits. It is highly expensive and does not give any scope for organising by-elections. It eliminates intimate contacts between voters and representatives. It promotes minority thinking and group interests and decreases the significance of voter.
24. In which year was the Railway Budget separated from the General Budget?
[A] 1921
[B] 1922
[C] 1923
[D] 1924
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Correct Answer: D [1924]
Notes:
The Government separated the Railway Budget from the General Budget in 1924. It was done on the recommendations of the Acworth Committee Report constituted in 1921. The aim was to introduce flexibility in railway finance.
25. Which Constitutional Amendment changed the procedure of election of the vice-president?
[A] 1st Amendment Act
[B] 7th Amendment Act
[C] 9th Amendment Act
[D] 11th Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: D [11th Amendment Act]
Notes:
The 11th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1961 changed the procedure of election of the vice-president of India by providing for an electoral college instead of a joint meeting of the two Houses of Parliament.
26. Who can make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the Union Territories?
[A] The Parliament
[B] The Cabinet
[C] The Prime Minister
[D] The President
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Correct Answer: D [The President]
Notes:
The President of India can make regulations with respect to the the peace, progress and good government of the five Union Territories– the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Ladakh.
27. Which type of majority is required by a resolution approving the proclamation of President’s Rule?
[A] Simple majority
[B] Special majority
[C] Special majority with ratification by half of the states
[D] Special majority with ratification by the state concerned
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Correct Answer: A [Simple majority]
Notes:
The resolution approving the proclamation of President’s Rule or its continuation can be passed by either House of Parliament only by a simple majority, that is, a majority of the members present and voting either of the House.
28. Who can promulgate ordinances for the governance of the state when the Parliament is not in session during President’s Rule?
[A] The Chief Justice of India
[B] The Attorney General
[C] The President
[D] The Governor
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Correct Answer: C [The President]
Notes:
Whenever the Parliament of India is not in session during President’s rule in a state the President can promulgate ordinances for the for the smooth functioning and governance of the state.
29. Who issues a notification for prorogation of the session in the state legislative assembly?
[A] Chief Minister
[B] Governor
[C] Speaker
[D] Chairman
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Correct Answer: B [Governor]
Notes:
The governor of the state is empowered to issue a notification for the prorogation of the session. The governor is also empowered to prorogue the House which is in session.
30. Where can be the money bill introduced ?
1. Legislative Assembly
2. Legislative Council
3. Joint sitting of both houses
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: A [Only 1]
Notes:
A Money Bill can only be introduced in the legislative assembly. It can be introduced in the state legislative assembly only on the recommendation of the governor.
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