Indian Polity & Constitution MCQs
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21. Which article of the Indian Constitution reflects that it Constitution is neither rigid nor flexible but a synthesis of both?
[A] Article 350
[B] Article 362
[C] Article 368
[D] Article 344
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Correct Answer: C [Article 368]
Notes:
A constitution is considered rigid if it requires a special procedure for its amendment. On the other hand flexible constitution can be amended in the same manner as the ordinary laws are made. Article 368 provides for two types of amendments. Some provisions can be amended with simple majority while some require special majority.
22. Which of the following Articles cover the provisions related to Citizenship?
[A] Article 4 to 9
[B] Article 5 to 15
[C] Article 5 to 11
[D] Article 5 to 9
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Correct Answer: C [Article 5 to 11]
Notes:
The Constitution of India deals with the citizenship from Article 5 to 11 under Part II. It does not deal with the problem of acquisition or loss of citizenship subsequent to its commencement.
23. Which article of the Indian Constitution includes the Doctrine of Due Process of Law is included?
[A] Article 16
[B] Article 26
[C] Article 21
[D] Article 11
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Correct Answer: C [Article 21]
Notes:
The Article 21 of the Constitution of India says that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law. The right is available to citizens and non citizens.
24. Which of the following Articles directs the state to protect and improve the environment?
[A] Article 44
[B] Article 45
[C] Article 48
[D] Article 48A
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Correct Answer: D [Article 48A]
Notes:
Article 48A directs the state to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life. The is included in this category representing the ideology of liberalism
25. Which Articles of the Indian Constitution deal with the Union executive?
[A] Articles 42 to 68
[B] Articles 48 to 60
[C] Articles 52 to 78
[D] Articles 82 to 98
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Correct Answer: C [Articles 52 to 78]
Notes:
Articles 52 to 78 in Part V of the Constitution of India deal with the Union executive. It is the Prime Minister of India who leads the Union Executive of the government of India.
26. In how much time the vacant post of President should be filled?
[A] 60 days
[B] 90 days
[C] 6 months
[D] 9 months
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Correct Answer: C [6 months]
Notes:
According to the Article 62(2) of the Constitution of India the vacant post of the President should be filled within six months from the date of occurrence of the vacancy because of his death, resignation or removal.
27. Which of the following is not a required qualification for the post of Vice-President?
[A] He should have completed 35 years of age
[B] He should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha
[C] He should not hold any office of profit
[D] He should be a citizen of India
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Correct Answer: B [He should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha]
Notes:
A person should fulfil the following qualifications to be eligible for the post of Vice-President: (1) He should be a citizen of India, (2) He should have completed 35 years of age, (3) He should be qualified for election as a member of the Rajya
Sabha and (4) He should not hold any office of profit under the Union government or any state government or any local authority or any other public authority.
28. Whose oath as deputy prime minister was challenged as being unconstitutional?
[A] Morarji Desai
[B] Narsimha Rao
[C] Charan Singh
[D] Devi Lal
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Correct Answer: D [Devi Lal]
Notes:
In the year 1990, the oath by Devi Lal as deputy prime minister was challenged as being unconstitutional as the Constitution of India provides only for the Prime Minister and ministers.
29. What is the minimum age required to be a Prime Minister of India?
[A] 21 years
[B] 25 years
[C] 30 years
[D] 35 years
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Correct Answer: B [25 years]
Notes:
The minimum age requirement to become the Prime Minister of India is 25 years. It is same as required by a person to be a member of the Lok Sabha, that is, 25 years. However to be a member of Rajya Sabha the age requirement is 30 years.
30. The word ‘Cabinet’ is mentioned in which Article of the Constitution of India?
[A] Article 350
[B] Article 352
[C] Article 74
[D] Article 76
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Correct Answer: B [Article 352]
Notes:
The word ‘Cabinet’ is mentioned only once in the Indian Constitution in the Article 352(3) which states that “the President shall not issue a proclamation unless the Union Cabinet communicates him in writing that such a proclamation may be issued”.
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