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. In which year a study team on Panchayati Raj Finances under K. Santhanam constituted?
[A] 1963
[B] 1964
[C] 1965
[D] 1966
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Correct Answer: A [1963]
Notes:
A study team on Panchayati Raj Finances was constituted by the government of India in the year 1962. It was constituted under the chairmanship of K. Santhanam.
32. Who is the chief executive authority of the municipal corporation?
[A] Mayor
[B] Municipal Commissioner
[C] IAS Officer
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Municipal Commissioner]
Notes:
The Municipal Commissioner is the chief executive authority of the municipal corporation, who is appointed by the state government and is most of the times a member of the IAS.
33. The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) was established in which year?
[A] 1985
[B] 1990
[C] 1995
[D] 2000
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Correct Answer: A [1985]
Notes:
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) was established in 1985. It is committed to the cause of Self-Regulation in Advertising & ensuring the protection of the interests of consumers.
34. In which chapter of the Model Code of Conduct the rules that political parties must follow while making poll-time promises in their election manifestos are enumerated?
[A] Chapter V
[B] Chapter VI
[C] Chapter VII
[D] Chapter VIII
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Correct Answer: D [Chapter VIII]
Notes:
The chapter VIII of the Model Code of Conduct contains the rules that political parties must follow while making poll-time promises in their election manifestos. It is titled ‘Guidelines on Election Manifestos’.
35. Which of the following are the functions of the State Public Service Commission?
1. It conducts examinations for appointments to the services of the state.
2. It is consulted on matters related to personnel management.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Some of the functions of the State Public Service Commission are as follows: (1) It conducts examinations for appointments to the services of the state, (2) It is consulted on matters related to personnel management etc.
36. Who was the chief protagonist of all-India services in the Constituent Assembly?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[C] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[D] K.M. Munshi
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Correct Answer: C [Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]
Notes:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the chief protagonist of all-India services in the Constituent Assembly of India. He is also regarded as the ‘Father of all-India Services’.
37. As per which article of the constitution the CAG submits his audit reports relating to the accounts of the Centre to President?
[A] Article 130
[B] Article 145
[C] Article 150
[D] Article 151
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Correct Answer: D [Article 151]
Notes:
According to article 151 of the Constitution of India the CAG submits his audit reports relating to the accounts of the Centre to President of India, who shall, in turn, place them before both the Houses of Parliament.
38. In which year the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was given statutory status?
[A] 2001
[B] 2003
[C] 2006
[D] 2008
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Correct Answer: B [2003]
Notes:
Initially the Central Vigilance Commission was neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body. In the year 2003, the Parliament enacted a law conferring statutory status on the CVC.
39. Which of the following articles are related to the cooperative societies?
[A] Articles 243-ZH to 243-ZT
[B] Articles 233-ZH to 233-ZT
[C] Articles 223-ZH to 223-ZT
[D] Articles 213-ZH to 213-ZT
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Correct Answer: A [Articles 243-ZH to 243-ZT]
Notes:
The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 added a new Part IX-B in the Constitution of India which is entitled “The Co-operative Societies” enumerated in Articles 243-ZH to 243-ZT.
40. The Armed Forces Tribunal Act was passed in which year?
[A] 2007
[B] 2008
[C] 2009
[D] 2010
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Correct Answer: A [2007]
Notes:
The Armed Forces Tribunal Act of the year 2007 was passed by the Parliament of India and led to the formation of Armed Forces Tribunal in India.
