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 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.
22. Which of the following was the first Speaker of Lok Sabha?
[A] V.V. Giri
[B] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[C] B.D. Jatti
[D] G.V. Mavalankar
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Correct Answer: D [G.V. Mavalankar]
Notes:
G.V. Mavalankar was the first Speaker of Lok Sabha. He was popularly known as Dadasaheb. He was an activist, President of the Central Legislative Assembly then the Speaker of the Constituent Assembly and later the first Speaker of Lok Sabha.
23. Which of the following represents the disapproval of the policy underlying the demand?
[A] Policy Cut Motion
[B] Economy Cut Motion
[C] Token Cut Motion
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Policy Cut Motion]
Notes:
The Policy Cut Motion represents the disapproval of the policy underlying the demand and states that the amount of the demand be reduced to Re 1. The members can also advocate an alternative policy.
24. In which yer was the first Parliamentary Forum on Water Conservation and Management was constituted?
[A] 2004
[B] 2005
[C] 2006
[D] 2007
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Correct Answer: B [2005]
Notes:
The first Parliamentary Forum on Water Conservation and Management was constituted by the government of India in the year 2005. Later seven more parliamentary forums were created by the government.
25. To whom the judge of the Supreme Court submit his resignation?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] Supreme Court of India
[C] Parliament
[D] President
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Correct Answer: D [President]
Notes:
A judge of the Supreme Court of India can resign from his office by writing to the president of India. However, he can also be removed from his office by the President of India on the recommendation of the Parliament.
26. Zonal Councils are which type of bodies?
[A] Constitution bodies
[B] Statutory bodies
[C] Non Statutory bodies
[D] Extra Constitutional bodies
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Correct Answer: B [Statutory bodies]
Notes:
The Zonal Councils in India are the statutory bodies. They are not Constitutional bodies. They are established by an Act of the Parliament, that is, States Reorganisation Act of 1956.
27. Cabinet which is the real centre of authority in the state government performs which of the following functions?
1. It is the highest decision making authority in the politico-administrative system of a state.
2. It is the chief policy formulating body of the state government.
3. It is an advisory body to the governor.
4. It deals with all major legislative and financial matters.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Cabinet in the state government performs functions such as (1) it is the highest decision making authority in the politico-administrative system of a state, (2) it is the chief policy formulating body of the state government, (3) it is an advisory body to the governor, (4) it deals with all major legislative and financial matters etc.
28. What is the minimum strength of state legislative council?
[A] 30
[B] 40
[C] 45
[D] 50
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Correct Answer: B [40]
Notes:
The maximum strength of the state legislative council is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the state legislative assembly and the minimum strength is fixed at 40. Therefore, the size of the council depends on the size of the assembly of the concerned state.
29. Which of the following exercises a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes in the state legislature?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] Speaker
[C] Governor
[D] Advocate General
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Correct Answer: B [Speaker]
Notes:
The presiding officer, that is, Speaker in the case of assembly and chairman in the case of council does not vote in the first instance, but exercises a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes.
30. Which committee recommended the establishment of a three-tier panchayati raj system?
[A] Study Team on Panchayati Raj Administration
[B] Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
[C] Ashok Mehta Committee
[D] G.V.K. Rao Committee
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Correct Answer: B [Balwant Rai Mehta Committee]
Notes:
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee which was established in the year 1957 by the government of India recommended for the establishment of a three-tier panchayati raj system at the local level in India.
