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 of 2020-2021.
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21. The provision for establishment of Supreme Court of Calcutta was made in which act?
[A] Regulating Act of 1773
[B] Indian Council Act, 1861
[C] Charter Act of 1813
[D] Pitt’s India Act, 1784
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Correct Answer: A [ Regulating Act of 1773 ]
Notes:
The Regulating Act of 1773 provided for the establishment of Supreme Court at Fort William Calcutta. It comprised of one Chief Justice and three other judges. Sir Elijah Impey was the first Chief Justice of this Supreme Court.
22. The original constitution of India had included 14 languages in the 8th schedule. Which of the following was the 15th language to be included in this schedule?
[A] Konkani
[B] Dogri
[C] Sindhi
[D] Manipuri
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Correct Answer: C [Sindhi]
Notes:
Eighth Schedule mentions the languages recognized by the Constitution of India. Originally it contained 14 languages but presently there are 22 languages. Sindhi was added by the 21st Amendment Act of 1967. Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were added in 1992 by 71st Constitutional Amendment Act; and Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santali were added in 2003 by 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act.[
23. Which of the following writs issue a command to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform?
[A] Certiorari
[B] Mandamus
[C] Habeas Corpus
[D] Quo-Warranto
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Correct Answer: B [Mandamus]
Notes:
Mandamus literally means ‘we command’. It is issued to command a public official to perform his official duties that he has not performed. It can be issued against any public body, an inferior court, a corporation, a tribunal or the government.
24. Which Articles of the Constitution deal with the parliamentary system at the Centre?
[A] Articles 163 and 164
[B] Articles 74 and 75
[C] Articles 73 and 74
[D] Article 67 and 68
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Correct Answer: B [Articles 74 and 75]
Notes:
The Indian Constitution provides for a parliamentary form of government, both at the Centre and in the states. Articles 74 and 75 of the Constitution of India deal with the parliamentary system at the Centre.
25. In which case the Supreme Court characterised federalism as its ‘basic feature’ of the Constitution of India?
[A] Keshvananda Bharti case
[B] Bommai case
[C] LIC of India case
[D] Minerva Mills case
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Correct Answer: B [Bommai case]
Notes:
In the S.R. Bommai case of the year 1994, the Supreme Court of India laid down that the Indian Constitution is federal and characterised federalism as its ‘basic feature’. It recognized that the states have an independent constitutional
existence.
26. Which of the following is not a part of the Union executive?
[A] The President
[B] The Vice President
[C] The Attorney General of India
[D] Chief Justice of India
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Correct Answer: D [Chief Justice of India]
Notes:
The Union executive of the government of India consists of the President, the Vice- President, the Prime Minister, the council of ministers and the attorney general of India. Chief Justice of India does not form a part of the Union executive.
27. What is the term of Prime Minister as mentioned in the Constitution?
[A] 5 Years
[B] 6 Years
[C] No fixed term
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [No fixed term]
Notes:
The term of the Prime Minister is not fixed in the Constitution of India and he holds office during the pleasure of the president. However, this does not mean that the president can dismiss the Prime Minister at any time.
28. Who described Prime Minister as ‘primus inter pares’ (first among equals) and ‘key stone of the cabinet arch’?
[A] Herbert Marrison
[B] Sir William Vernor Harcourt
[C] H.J. Laski
[D] Lord Morely
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Correct Answer: D [Lord Morely]
Notes:
Lord Morely described Prime Minister as ‘primus inter pares’ (first among equals) and ‘key stone of the cabinet arch’. He said, “The head of the cabinet is ‘primus inter pares’, and occupied a position which long as it lasts, is one of exceptional and peculiar authority”.
29. Who described Prime Minister as “the steersman of steering wheel of the ship of the state”?
[A] Jennings
[B] H.R.G. Greaves
[C] Ramsay Muir
[D] Munro
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Correct Answer: C [Ramsay Muir]
Notes:
Ramsay Muir described Prime Minister as “the steersman of steering wheel of the ship of the state.” He was a British historian and thinker who made a significant contribution to the development of liberal political philosophy.
30. Who can dissolve the Lok Sabha prior to completion of its tenure?
[A] President on recommendation of Council of Ministers
[B] President on recommendation of the Speaker
[C] Speaker
[D] President on his own will
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Correct Answer: A [President on recommendation of Council of Ministers]
Notes:
According to Article 85(2)(b) of the Constitution of India the Lok Sabha can be dissolved before completion of its tenure. The President has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the recommendation of Council of Ministers.
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