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. How many members are nominated by the President to Rajya Sabha?
[A] 2
[B] 6
[C] 10
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: D [12]
Notes:
According to the Constitution of India the President can nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha from amongst persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art and social service.
22. Who described Prime Minister as “the steersman of steering wheel of the ship of the state”?
[A] Jennings
[B] H.R.G. Greaves
[C] Ramsay Muir
[D] Munro
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Correct Answer: C [Ramsay Muir]
Notes:
Ramsay Muir described Prime Minister as “the steersman of steering wheel of the ship of the state.” He was a British historian and thinker who made a significant contribution to the development of liberal political philosophy.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. Which of the following represents the disapproval of the policy underlying the demand?
[A] Policy Cut Motion
[B] Economy Cut Motion
[C] Token Cut Motion
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Policy Cut Motion]
Notes:
The Policy Cut Motion represents the disapproval of the policy underlying the demand and states that the amount of the demand be reduced to Re 1. The members can also advocate an alternative policy.
26. Who was appointed as the Chairman of six-member Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) in 1966?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] H.C. Mathur
[C] V. Shankar
[D] Morarji Desai
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Correct Answer: D [Morarji Desai]
Notes:
A six-member Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) in 1966 under the chairmanship of Morarji Desai (followed by K Hanumanthayya) was appointed by Central Government. It was to the examine the various issues in Centre-state relations.
27. Which Prime Minister advised the President to proclaim emergency without consulting the cabinet?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Gulzarilal Nanda
[C] Indira Gandhi
[D] Morarji Desai
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Correct Answer: C [Indira Gandhi]
Notes:
In 1975 Indira Gandhi advised the president to proclaim emergency without consulting her cabinet. To eliminate any possibility of the prime minister alone taking a decision in this regard the 44th Amendment Act made amendment to the Constitution of India.
28. Where did the concept of Public Interest Litigation originate?
[A] Britain
[B] India
[C] USA
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in the USA in the 1960s to provide legal representation to previously unrepresented groups and interests. These included not just poor and minorities, but also environmentalists, consumers, and others.
29. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the legislative powers of the Governor?
1. He can summon or prorogue the state legislature
2. He cannot dissolve the state legislative assembly
3. He does not address the state legislature at the commencement of the first session after each general election
4. He nominates one-sixth of the members of the state legislative council
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 and 3
[B] 2 and 3
[C] 1 and 4
[D] 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: C [1 and 4]
Notes:
Following are the legislative powers of the Governor-
1. He can summon or prorogue the state legislature.
2. He can dissolve the state legislative assembly.
3. He addresses the state legislature at the commencement of the first session after each general election and also the first session of each year.
4. He can send messages to houses of the state legislature regarding a bill pending in the legislature.
5. He is responsible for nominating one-sixth of the members of the state legislative council from amongst persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, cooperative movement and social service.
30. Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not in the state legislative assembly?
[A] Governor
[B] President
[C] Speaker
[D] Chairman
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Correct Answer: C [Speaker]
Notes:
The speaker of state legislative assembly decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not and his decision on this question is final. He also decides all the questions of disqualification of a member of the legislative assembly, arising on the ground of defection (Tenth Schedule).
