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. Who said the following words about the Preamble of Indian Constitution? The Preamble is the most precious part of the Constitution. It is the Soul of the Constitution. It is the key to the Constitution. It is a jewel set in the Constitution. It is a proper yardstick with which one can measure the worth of the constitution.
[A] Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Iyer
[B] Jawaharlal Nehru
[C] Pandit Thakur Das Bhargava
[D] K. M. Munshi
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Correct Answer: C [Pandit Thakur Das Bhargava]
Notes:
Pandit Thakur Das Bhargava who was also a member of the Constituent Assembly said ‘The Preamble is the most precious part of the Constitution. It is the Soul of the Constitution. It is the key to the Constitution. It is a jewel set in the Constitution. It is a proper yardstick with which one can measure the worth of the constitution’
22. Which of the following was not the member of Fazl Ali Commission formed in December 1953?
[A] Vallabhbhai Patel
[B] Fazl Ali
[C] KM Panikar
[D] HN Kunzru
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Correct Answer: A [ Vallabhbhai Patel ]
Notes:
The Fazl Ali Commission formed in December 1953 consisted of three members: Fazl Ali, KM Panikkar and HN Kunzru. It is also known as States Reorganization Commission.
23. Which of the following committees is related to Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India?
[A] Verma Committee
[B] Sarkaria Commisssion
[C] Punchi Commission
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Verma Committee]
Notes:
The Verma Committee which was constituted on Fundamental Duties of the Citizens in 1999 identified the existence of legal provisions for the implementation of some of the Fundamental Duties.
24. Who has the power to remove the President of India?
[A] Parliament
[B] Lok Sabha
[C] Rajya Sabha
[D] Chief Justice of India
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Correct Answer: A [Parliament]
Notes:
According to Article 56(1)(b) of the Constitution of India the President can be removed from his/her office by the process of impeachment for the violation of the constitution of India.
25. 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.
26. Which amendment act of Parliament increased the strength of Lok Sabha from 525 to 545?
[A] 35th
[B] 42nd
[C] 31st
[D] 45th
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Correct Answer: C [31st]
Notes:
The strength of Lok Sabha was increased from 525 to 545 by the 31st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1973. The number of members to represent the states was increased from 500 to 525 and number of members to represent the UTs was decreased from 25 to 20.
27. The Twenty-Second Amendment Act , 1969 facilitated the creation of a new autonomous State of Meghalaya from which state?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Nagaland
[C] Assam
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: C [Assam]
Notes:
The Twenty-Second Amendment of 1969 to the Constitution of India facilitated the creation of a new autonomous State of Meghalaya within the State of Assam.
28. Who is the common chairman of the five zonal councils?
[A] Union Home Minister
[B] Prime Minister
[C] President
[D] Governor
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Correct Answer: A [Union Home Minister]
Notes:
The home minister of Central government of India is the common chairman of the five zonal councils. While each chief minister acts as a vice-chairman of the council by rotation, holding office for a period of one year at a time.
29. In which year Supreme Court ruled that the tribunals are subject to the writ jurisdiction of the high courts?
[A] 1996
[B] 1997
[C] 1998
[D] 1999
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Correct Answer: B [1997]
Notes:
In the year 1997, the Supreme Court of India ruled that the tribunals are subject to the writ jurisdiction of the high courts. Therefore, it is not possible for an aggrieved person to approach the Supreme Court directly against the decisions of the tribunals, without going to the high courts first.
30. Who was the chairman of the Committee on Rationalisation of Panchayat Statistics?
[A] S.D. Mishra
[B] V. Iswaran
[C] G.R. Rajgopal
[D] V.R. Rao
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Correct Answer: D [V.R. Rao]
Notes:
The Committee on Rationalization of Panchayat Statistics was constituted by Government of India under the Chairmanship of V.R. Rao in 1960. This Committee has recommended for rationalization of Panchayat statistics.
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