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. What is the purpose of inclusion of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India?
[A] To establish social and religious democracy
[B] To establish political democracy
[C] To establish social and economic democracy
[D] To establish Gandhian democracy
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Correct Answer: C [To establish social and economic democracy]
Notes:
The Directive Principles of State serve to the purpose of establishing social and economic democracy. They constitute a very elaborate economic, social and political programme for a modern democratic State.
22. Which of the following are fundamental to the governance of the country according to Indian Constitution?
[A] Fundamental Duties
[B] Fundamental Rights
[C] Directive Principles of State Policy
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Directive Principles of State Policy]
Notes:
The article 37 of the Constitution of India says that the Directive Principles are not enforceable in any courts of law in India, but are fundamental in the governance of the country.
23. Which amendment made it obligatory on the President to give his assent to a Constitutional Amendment Bill?
[A] 21st
[B] 24th
[C] 29th
[D] 31st
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Correct Answer: B [24th]
Notes:
The 24th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1971 made it obligatory for the President to give his assent to a Constitutional Amendment Bill. He can neither withhold the assent nor return the bill for reconsideration.
24. Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India prescribes eligibility conditions for re-election to the post of the President of India?
[A] Article 57
[B] Article 54
[C] Article 55
[D] Article 52
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Correct Answer: A [Article 57]
Notes:
The Article 57 of the Indian Constitution prescribes the eligibility for re-election to the post of the President of India. It provides ‘A person who holds or who has held the office of President shall subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, be eligible for re-election to the office’.
25. For how long can the Vice President act as the President when the President is not able to perform his duties due to his resignation, removal, death or otherwise?
[A] 1 year
[B] 9 months
[C] 6 months
[D] 3 months
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Correct Answer: C [6 months]
Notes:
In case of a vacancy for the post of the President of India, it should not be vacant for more than six months. So the Vice President can hold the office of President for not more than six months.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. Which amendment provided for an authoritative text of the Constitution in Hindi language?
[A] 51st Amendment Act, 1984
[B] 58th Amendment Act, 1987
[C] 61st Amendment Act, 1989
[D] 62nd Amendment Act, 1989
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Correct Answer: B [58th Amendment Act, 1987]
Notes:Fifty-Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of India provided for an authoritative text of the Constitution in Hindi language. It gave the same legal sanctity to the Hindi version of the Constitution.
29. Who can exercise the power of judicial review as per the Constitution?
[A] Supreme Court
[B] High Court
[C] Both of them
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: C [Both of them ]
Notes:
Both Supreme Court and High Court have been conferred the power of exercise of judicial review by the Indian Constitution. Moreover, Supreme Court has stated that the power of judicial review falls under the ‘basic structure of the Constitution’.
30. Which of the following Articles Constitution deal with the trade, commerce and intercourse within the territory of India?
[A] Article 300 to 306
[B] Article 401 to 407
[C] Article 365 to 387
[D] Articles 301 to 307
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Correct Answer: D [Articles 301 to 307]
Notes:
Articles 301 to 307 in Part XIII of the Constitution of India deal with the trade, commerce and intercourse within the territory of India. According to Article 301 the trade, commerce and intercourse throughout the territory of India shall be free.
