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. Who was the Vice President of the executive council formed during the interim government in 1946?
[A] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[B] C. Rajagopalachari
[C] KM Munshi
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru
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Correct Answer: D [ Jawaharlal Nehru ]
Notes:
The formation of the interim government was announced on 24th August, 1946. Viceroy was to be the President of the executive council. And Jawaharlal Nehru was designated the Vice President of the executive council.
22. Which of the following Commissions accepted language as the basis of reorganization of States?
[A] Punchhi Commission
[B] JVP Committee
[C] Fazl Ali Commission
[D] SK Dhar Commission
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Correct Answer: C [ Fazl Ali Commission ]
Notes:
The Fazl Ali Commission accepted language as the basis of reorganization of States. But it rejected the theory of one language one State. It suggested for the creation of 16 States and 3 Uts.
23. Which of the following Articles in Part III of the Constitution are related to Right to freedom of Religion?
[A] Article 16 to 19
[B] Article 19 to 22
[C] Article 23 & 24
[D] Article 25 to 28
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Correct Answer: D [Article 25 to 28]
Notes:
The Right to Freedom of Religion is enshrined in Constitution from Article 25 to 28. No person can be compelled to practice any religion. Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion is ensured by the Constitution of India.
24. Which of the following Fundamental Right cannot be suspended even during National Emergency?
[A] Right to life and personal liberty
[B] Right to move freely through out the territory of India
[C] Right to reside and settle in any part of the country
[D] Right to carry on any profession or business
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Correct Answer: A [Right to life and personal liberty]
Notes:
If the National Emergency is declared on the ground of war or external aggression the fundamental rights under Article 19 are automatically suspended. However, the rights of life and liberty (Article 21) cannot be suspended even during National Emergency.
25. Which amendment extended the ban on readjustment of seats in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies for another 25 years with the objective of encouraging population limiting measures?
[A] 76th Amendment
[B] 84th Amendment
[C] 91st Amendment
[D] 93rd Amendment
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Correct Answer: B [84th Amendment]
Notes:
The 84th Amendment Act of 2001 extended the ban on readjustment of seats in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies for another 25 years (i.e., up to 2026). It had the same objective of encouraging population limiting measures.
26. In the of the following situations Ad Hoc judges are appointed in the Supreme Court?
[A] When no one is available for permanent appointment
[B] When there is no quorum of the judges available to hold session
[C] When there is an abnormal increase in cases pending before the court
[D] When some judges go on leave
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Correct Answer: B [When there is no quorum of the judges available to hold session]
Notes:
As per Article 127(1) of the Constitution of India, at any time if there should not be a quorum of the judges of the Supreme Court available to hold or continue any session of the court, the Chief Justice of India, with previous permission of the President and after consultation with Chief Justice of the High Court concerned request in writing the attendance at the sittings of the court as an ad hoc judge for such a period necessary.
27. Who opined that, “The emergency power of the President is a fraud with the Constitution”?
[A] B.N. Rao
[B] H.N. Kunjru
[C] K.M. Munshi
[D] K.M. Nambiar
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Correct Answer: D [K.M. Nambiar]
Notes:
K.M. Nambiar who was very much opposed to the provisions related to the President’s Rule in the Constitution of India mentioned that “The Emergency power of the President is a fraud with the Constitution”.
28. Constitution has fixed the maximum and the minimum limits of state legislative councils but who decides the actual strength of a Council?
[A] President
[B] Parliament
[C] State Legislative Assembly
[D] Governor
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Correct Answer: B [Parliament]
Notes:
The Constitution of India has fixed the maximum and the minimum limits of the state legislative councils but the actual strength of a Council is fixed by Parliament of India.
29. Who issues a notification for prorogation of the session in the state legislative assembly?
[A] Chief Minister
[B] Governor
[C] Speaker
[D] Chairman
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Correct Answer: B [Governor]
Notes:
The governor of the state is empowered to issue a notification for the prorogation of the session. The governor is also empowered to prorogue the House which is in session.
30. Who determines the salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the judges of a high court?
[A] Parliament
[B] Rajya Sabha
[C] State Legislature
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Parliament]
Notes:
The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the judges of a high court are determined from time to time by the Parliament of India. Also they cannot be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment except during a financial emergency in the country.
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