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.
21. Which of the following statement is correct regarding Fundamental Rights?
[A] The Cripps Mission of 1942 included Fundamental Rights
[B] The August Offer of 1940 Included Fundamental Rights
[C] The Nehru Report of 1928 included Fundamental Rights
[D] The Government of India Act,1935 referred to Fundamental Rights
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Correct Answer: C [The Nehru Report of 1928 included Fundamental Rights]
Notes:
The Nehru Report which was presented in 1928 was in favour of inclusion of Fundamental Rights. The Committee was headed by Motilal Nehru with Jawaharlal Nehru as the secretary. The Nehru Report was a draft of the Constitution.
22. Which of the following does not come under Fundamental Rights of the Constitution of India?
[A] Right to Freedom of Religion
[B] Right Against Exploitation
[C] Equal Pay for Equal Work
[D] Equality Before Law
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Correct Answer: C [Equal Pay for Equal Work]
Notes:
Equal Pay for Equal has been enshrined in the Indian Constitution in Article 39(d) in Part IV of the Directive Principle of State Policy. It directs the State that there should be equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
23. Which of the following article prohibits the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs?
[A] Article 43 B
[B] Article 46
[C] Article 47
[D] Article 48
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Correct Answer: C [Article 47]
Notes:
Article 47 of the Directive Principles of the State Policy of Indian Constitution prohibits the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health. The State shall endeavor to raise the level of nutrition and health among people.
24. How many Fundamental Duties are there in the Constitution of India?
[A] 9
[B] 10
[C] 11
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: C [11]
Notes:
There are 11 Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India (originally 10). The 11th duty ‘to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years’ was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
25. On which country’s model is the Indian federal system is based?
[A] USA
[B] Britain
[C] Canada
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Canada]
Notes:
The federal system of India is based on the ‘Canadian model’ and not on the ‘American model’. The ‘Canadian model’ differs fundamentally from the ‘American model’ as it establishes a very strong centre.
26. From which date the President of India holds office for a term of five years?
[A] The date on which he enters upon his office
[B] The date on which he/she is elected
[C] The date decided by Parliament
[D] The date decided by Election Commission
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Correct Answer: A [The date on which he enters upon his office]
Notes:
According to the Article 56(1) of the Constitution of India the President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
27. Which of the following Article deals with Budget in the Constitution of India?
[A] 110
[B] 111
[C] 112
[D] 114
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Correct Answer: C [112]
Notes:
The Constitution of India refers to the budget as the ‘annual financial statement. The ‘annual financial statement’ has been dealt with in Article 112 of the Constitution of India. It is an estimate of receipts and expenditure of the Government of India in a financial year.
28. In which country the concept of Public Interest Litigation originated?
[A] UK
[B] India
[C] Australia
[D] United States
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Correct Answer: D [United States]
Notes:
The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in United States of America. Since the 19th century various movements in US contributed to Public Interest law, which was part of the legal aid movement.
29. Which article of the Indian Constitution enumerates the Residuary powers of legislation?
[A] 247
[B] 248
[C] 249
[D] 250
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Correct Answer: B [248]
Notes:
The Article 248 of the Constitution of Indian enumerates the Residuary powers of legislation. Residuary powers are those powers which are not mentioned if any of the lists i.e., the Union List, State List and Concurrent List.
30. 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.
