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. What is the maximum term of the chairperson and members of National Human Rights Commission?
[A] 2 years
[B] 3 years
[C] 5 years
[D] 6 years
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Correct Answer: B [3 years]
Notes:
The chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission hold office for a term of three years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
22. In which of the following cases the Supreme Court criticised the doctrine of sovereign immunity of the State?
[A] P and O Steam Navigation Company case
[B] Kasturilal case
[C] Nagendra Rao Case
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Nagendra Rao Case]
Notes:
The Supreme Court of India criticised the doctrine of sovereign immunity of the State and adopted a liberal approach with respect to the tortuous liability of the State in the Nagendra Rao Case of the year 1994.
23. Which of the following article is related to succession to property, assets, rights, liabilities and obligations in certain cases?
[A] Article 294
[B] Article 295
[C] Article 296
[D] Article 297
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Correct Answer: A [Article 294]
Notes:
The Article 294 of the Constitution of India is related to succession to property, assets, rights, liabilities and obligations in certain cases. The Articles 294 to 300 in Part XII of the Constitution of India deal with the property, contracts, rights, liabilities, obligations and suits of the Union and the states.
24. Which of the following can include or exclude any caste or tribe from Presidential notification?
[A] Supreme Court
[B] President
[C] Parliament
[D] National Commission for minorities
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Correct Answer: C [Parliament]
Notes:
The lists of Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes vary from state to state and union territory to union territory in India. Inclusion or exclusion of any caste or tribe from Presidential notification can be done only by the Parliament of India and not by a subsequent Presidential notification.
25. Which of the following sections of IPC talks about offences related to religion?
[A] Sections 268 to 294
[B] Sections 295 to 298
[C] Sections 299 to 377
[D] Sections 378 to 462
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Correct Answer: B [Sections 295 to 298]
Notes:
Sections 295 to 298 of Indian Penal Code talks about offences related to religion. The section talks about injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class.
26. An area declared “disturbed” according to the Disturbed Areas (Special Courts) Act, 1976 has to maintain status quo for how many months?
[A] 2 months
[B] 3 months
[C] 4 months
[D] 6 months
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Correct Answer: B [3 months]
Notes:
According to the Disturbed Areas (Special Courts) Act of the year 1976 once an area is declared ‘disturbed’, the area has to maintain status quo for a minimum of 3 months.
27. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 was enacted to meet the obligations under which of the following conventions?
[A] Convention to Combat Desertification
[B] Climate Change Convention
[C] Convention on Biological Diversity
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Convention on Biological Diversity]
Notes:
The Biological Diversity Act of 2002 was enacted by the Parliament of India to meet the obligations under Convention on Biological Diversity. It provides mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of traditional biological resources and knowledge.
28. Reserved Forest are notified under which section of the Indian Forest Act, 1927?
[A] Section 14
[B] Section 17
[C] Section 20
[D] Section 23
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Correct Answer: C [Section 20]
Notes:
Reserved Forest is notified under section 20 of the Indian Forest Act which was enacted in the year 1927 or under the reservation provisions of the Forest acts of the State Governments.
29. Which of the following schedules of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 provides absolute protection – offences under these are prescribed the highest penalties?
[A] Part II of Schedule II
[B] Schedule III
[C] Schedule IV
[D] Schedule V
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Correct Answer: A [Part II of Schedule II]
Notes:
The Part II of Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act which was enacted by the Parliament of India in 1972 provides absolute protection – offences under these are prescribed the highest penalties.
30. Which section of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 defines the standards of quality for drugs?
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Correct Answer: C [16]
Notes:
The section 16 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 defines the standards of quality for drugs. Whereas the Section 17 deals with “misbranding”. A drug is considered to be misbranded if it claims to be of more therapeutic value than it actually is.
