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. Which of the following was made a Union Territory by 14th Constitutional Amendment Act?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Puducherry
[C] Goa
[D] Chandigarh
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Correct Answer: B [ Puducherry ]
Notes:
The territory of Puducherry consists four establishments of the Portuguese- Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. Puducherry was made a Union Territory by the 14th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1962.
22. Which of the following was not added to the Directive Principles by 42nd Amendment of the Constitution?
[A] Participation of workers in the management of industries
[B] Equal justice and free legal aid to poor
[C] Uniform civil code
[D] Protection of children and youth from exploitation
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Correct Answer: C [Uniform civil code]
Notes:
In the following except Uniform Civil Code all were added by 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India. Article 39 A asks the state to promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor. Preservation of the health and strength of workers and children against forcible abuse is covered in Article 39 (f) and Article 43 A secures the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43 A).
23. 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
24. Which one of the following is a part of the Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India?
[A] To value and preserve the rich heritage of our country
[B] Separation of judiciary from executive
[C] Abolition of untouchability
[D] Free and compulsory education
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Correct Answer: A [To value and preserve the rich heritage of our country]
Notes:
According to Article 51A (f) of the Constitution of India it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture.
25. In which case the Supreme Court for the first time limited the power of Parliament to amend the constitution for the first time?
[A] Minerva Mills Vs. The Union of India
[B] A.K. Gopalan Vs. The State of Madras
[C] Golaknath Vs. The State of Punjab
[D] Keshavananda Vs. The Union of India
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Correct Answer: C [Golaknath Vs. The State of Punjab]
Notes:
The Supreme Court for the first time in the year 1967 limited the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution of India for the first time. The judgement was related to Golaknath Vs. State of Punjab case.
26. Which of the following are included in the basic structure of the constitution of India?
1. Supremacy of the Constitution
2. Judicial Review
3. Principle of equality
4. Free and fair elections
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Supreme Court is yet to define what constitutes the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution. From the various judgments, the following features mentioned above have emerged as ‘basic features’ of the Constitution of India.
27. Which committee inquired into whether the parliamentary system should be continued or should be replaced by the presidential system?
[A] Swaran Singh Committee
[B] Sarkaria Commission
[C] Punchi Commission
[D] Rajamannar Commission
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Correct Answer: A [Swaran Singh Committee]
Notes:
The Swaran Singh Committee appointed by the Congress government in 1975 inquired into whether the parliamentary system should be continued or should be replaced by the presidential system . The committee stated that the parliamentary system has been doing well and there is no need to replace it by the presidential system.
28. Which of the following are the unitary features of the government of India?
1. Strong Centre
2. No Equality of State Representation
3. Emergency Provisions
4. All-India Services
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Indian Constitution possesses the following unitary or non-federal features: 1. Strong Centre, 2. States are not indestructible, 3. Single Constitution, 4. Flexibility of the Constitution, 5. There is no equality of state representation, 6. Emergency Provisions, 7. Single citizenship, 8. Integrated judiciary, 9. All-India Services, 10. Integrated audit machinery, 11. Parliament has authority over State List, 12. Appointment of Governor, 13. Integrated election machinery, 14. Veto over State Bills.
29. Who appoints the Attorney General of India?
[A] The Parliament
[B] The President
[C] The Prime Minister
[D] The Council of Ministers
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Correct Answer: B [The President]
Notes:
The President of India appoints the attorney general of India and determines his remuneration. The attorney general holds office during the pleasure of the President of India. The current Attorney General is K.K. Venugopal.
30. 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.
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