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. Which of the following features of the Indian Constitution is not borrowed from Canadian Constitution?
[A] Federation with a strong Centre
[B] Residuary powers with the Centre
[C] Advisory Jurisdiction of Supreme Court
[D] Impeachment of the President
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Correct Answer: D [Impeachment of the President]
Notes:
The features of the Canadian Constitution incorporated in Indian Constitution are- federation with a strong Centre, vesting of residuary powers in the Centre, appointment of State governors by the Centre and advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Process of impeachment of the President is borrowed from US Constitution.
22. Which of the following is not a compulsory condition for termination of Indian citizenship by the Central government?
[A] the citizen has obtained citizenship by fraud
[B] the citizen has been involved in illegal trade
[C] the citizen has shown disloyalty to the Constitution of India
[D] the citizen have been residing out of India for five years
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Correct Answer: D [the citizen have been residing out of India for five years]
Notes:
The citizenship of a person is compulsorily terminated by the central Government of India if he has been residing out of India for seven years continuously. The citizenship is also terminated if he has been imprisoned in a country for two years within five years after registration or naturalisation.
23. Which of the following is not in the domain of Union government?
[A] Defence
[B] Foreign affairs
[C] Communication
[D] Health
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Correct Answer: D [Health]
Notes:
The Union government of India deals with the matters of national importance such as defence, foreign affairs, currency, communication etc. The state governments look after the matters of regional and local importance like public order, agriculture, health, local government etc.
24. Which Constitutional amendment stated that a member of either house of Parliament who is disqualified on the ground of defection shall also be disqualified to be appointed as a minister?
[A] 91st Amendment Act
[B] 92nd Amendment Act
[C] 93rd Amendment Act
[D] 94th Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: A [91st Amendment Act]
Notes:
The Constitution of India states that if a member of either house of Parliament belonging to any political party who is disqualified on the ground of defection shall also be disqualified to be appointed as a minister. This provision was added by the 91st Amendment Act of 2003.
25. When can a Speaker of Lok Sabha be removed before the expiry of his term?
[A] If the Prime Minister decides so
[B] If both the houses of Parliament pass a resolution to this effect
[C] If the President recommends the Prime Minister
[D] If the Lok Sabha passes a resolution to this effect
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Correct Answer: D [If the Lok Sabha passes a resolution to this effect]
Notes:
Article 94(c) of the Constitution of India says that the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker may be removed from his office by a resolution of the House of people passed by a majority of all the then members of the house.
26. What is the process followed for judicial review as per Indian Constitution?
[A] Due process of law
[B] Rule of law
[C] Procedure established by law
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Procedure established by law]
Notes:
Supreme Court, while exercising judicial review, examines the constitutionality of a law based on the fact that whether it is within the powers of the authority concerned or not, which is referred to as ‘procedure established by law’. This makes the scope of judicial review in India narrower than USA which follows ‘due process of law’ for the same.
27. Which of the following comes under the territory of India?
[A] States
[B] Union Territories
[C] Any other area for the time being included in the territory of India
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Parliament is empowered to make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India. The territory of India refers to the states, the union territories, and any other area for the time being included in the territory of India.
28. How many subjects are there in the Concurrent List of the Constitution of India?
[A] 52
[B] 53
[C] 54
[D] 56
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Correct Answer: A [52]
Notes:
The Parliament and state legislature both can make laws with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the Concurrent List. The list has presently 52 subjects (originally 473 subjects).
29. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to inter-state council?
1. Its decisions are binding
2. The Council may meet at least thrice in a year
3. Decisions are taken by majority votes
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
Notes:
The Inter-State Council is a recommendatory body. It deliberates on issues relating to interstate, Centre-state and Centre-union territories relations. The Council expected to meet at least thrice in a year. All questions are decided by consensus.
30. Which Article of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions of National Emergency?
[A] Article 352
[B] Article 356
[C] Article 360
[D] Article 362
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Correct Answer: A [Article 352]
Notes:
Article 352 has provisions for emergency due to war, external aggression or armed rebellion. This is also known as ‘National Emergency’. However, the Constitution uses the term ‘proclamation of emergency’ to denote an emergency of this type.
