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.
31. Who can make provisions with respect to matters relating to delimitation of constituencies?
[A] Parliament
[B] President
[C] Rajya Sabha
[D] State Legislature
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Correct Answer: A [Parliament]
Notes:
The Parliament of India can make provisions with respect to all matters relating to elections to the Parliament and the state legislatures. It can also make provisions with respect to the preparation of electoral rolls, the delimitation of constituencies and all other matters necessary for securing their due constitution.
32. Indelible ink which is applied to fingers of voters during elections to prevent double voting contains which of the following?
[A] Chromite
[B] Potassium nitrate
[C] Silver nitrate
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Silver nitrate]
Notes:
The indelible ink which is applied to fingers of voters during elections to prevent double voting contains Silver nitrate (AgNO3). It makes a stain on the skin which is very difficult to wash off.
33. In how much the High Court has to conclude an election petition?
[A] Within one month from the date of petition
[B] Within two months from the date of petition
[C] Within three months from the date of petition
[D] Within six months from the date of petition
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Correct Answer: D [ Within six months from the date of petition]
Notes:
The Election petitions are heard in the high Courts whereas appeal against them lies in the Supreme Court. High court has to conclude such petition within six months from the date of petition.
34. What is the main basis for allocation of seats to various States in the Lok Sabha?
[A] Population
[B] Gender
[C] Area
[D] Community
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Correct Answer: A [Population]
Notes:
The main basis for allocation of seats to various States in the Lok Sabha is population of the state. When the Constitution of India came into being, it had fixed the number of Seats to Lok Sabha as not more than 500.
35. In which year the Indian Forest Service was established as the third all-India service?
[A] 1966
[B] 1968
[C] 1970
[D] 1972
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Correct Answer: A [1966]
Notes:
In the year 1966, the Indian Forest Service was established as the third all-India service. All-India services are those services which are common to both the Central and state governments.
36. What is the maximum age till which Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner can hold office?
[A] 60 years
[B] 62 years
[C] 65 years
[D] 70 years
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Correct Answer: C [65 years]
Notes:
The Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner of the Central Information Commission can hold office for such term as prescribed by the Central Government or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
37. Who determines the salary and other service conditions of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)?
[A] President
[B] Parliament
[C] Rajya Sabha
[D] Council of Ministers
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Correct Answer: B [Parliament]
Notes:
The salary and other service conditions of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) are determined by the Parliament. His salary is equal to that of a judge of the Supreme Court of India.
38. Where is the principal bench of the National Green Tribunal?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal is in New Delhi. NGT also has regional benches in Pune, Bhopal, Chennai and Kolkata. Each bench has a specified geographical jurisdiction in a region.
39. Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram celebrate their Statehood day on which date?
[A] February 17
[B] February 19
[C] February 20
[D] February 24
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Correct Answer: C [February 20]
Notes:
Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram received their statehood on February 20, 1987, following the 53rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution in 1986.
On 20th January 1972, the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) was renamed as Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh and on 20th February 1987 statehood was granted to Arunachal Pradesh. Mizoram was also a Union Territory from 1972 to 1987 before achieving statehood.
40. If there are 545 members in the Lok Sabha, five members are absent, 50 do not participate in the voting, and how many members will be required to pass a bill from the effective majority in Lok Sabha?
[A] 270
[B] 254
[C] 276
[D] 245
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Correct Answer: D [245]
Notes:
Effective Majority of the house means more than 50% of the effective strength of the house. This implies that out of the total strength, we deduct the vacant seats. When the Indian Constitution mentions “all the then members”, that refers to the effective majority. For example, in Rajya Sabha, out of the total strength of 245 members if there are 45 vacancies, then the effective strength of the house is 200. Then the effective majority is 50% of 200 plus 1, i.e 101.In the Lok Sabha there are 545 members. (50%, of 545-50-5 (490) = 245)
