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. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
31. Which of the following does not form the main jurisdiction of High Court?
[A] Appellate jurisdiction
[B] Supervisory jurisdiction
[C] Original jurisdiction
[D] Advisory jurisdiction
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Correct Answer: D [Advisory jurisdiction]
Notes:
According to the Article 143 of the Constitution of India the advisory jurisdiction is the main jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India and not the High Courts of states.
32. Puducherry comes under the jurisdiction of which High Court?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Madras
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Madras]
Notes:
Both state of Tamil Nadu and UT of Puducherry come under the territorial jurisdiction of Madras High Court. It was established in the year 1862. It is located in the city of Chennai.
33. Which of the following may not constitute panchayats at the intermediate level?
[A] Hilly states
[B] State having population less than 10 lakhs
[C] State having population less than 20 lakhs
[D] States having fifty percent tribal population
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Correct Answer: C [State having population less than 20 lakhs]
Notes:
The 73rd amendment act provides for a three-tier system of panchayati raj in every state. However, a state having a population not exceeding 20 lakh is not obligated constitute panchayats at the intermediate level.
34. National Voters Day is celebrated on?
[A] 25th January
[B] 25th March
[C] 23rd July
[D] 25th September
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Correct Answer: A [25th January]
Notes:
In the year 2011 the Election Commission of India launched the National Voters Day to be celebrated on 25 January every year as a part of the Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) Programme.
35. Who is authorized to exclude posts, services and matters from the purview of the UPSC?
[A] Parliament
[B] Rajya Sabha
[C] President
[D] Council of Ministers
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Correct Answer: C [President]
Notes:
The president of India is authorized to exclude posts, services and matters from the purview of the UPSC. The Constitution of India states that the president, in respect to the All-India services and Central services and posts may make regulations specifying the matters in which it is not necessary to consult UPSC.
36. Which article of the constitution authorities the Parliament to prescribe the duties and powers of the CAG in relation to the accounts of the Union and of the states and of any other authority or body?
[A] Article 147
[B] Article 148
[C] Article 149
[D] Article 150
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Correct Answer: C [Article 149]
Notes:
The Article 149 of the Constitution of India authorises the Indian Parliament to prescribe the duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in relation to the accounts of the Union and of the states and of any other authority or body.
37. Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) had how many regional offices?
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Correct Answer: C [15]
Notes:
The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) had 15 regional offices known as Regional Development Monitoring and Evaluation Offices (RDMEOs). They were closed in 2017 and the staff were transferred to DMEO Headquarters in New Delhi.
38. Which of the following introduced section 377 in the Indian Penal Code?
[A] Lord Curzon
[B] Lord Macaulay
[C] Lord William Bentinck
[D] Lord Hastings
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Correct Answer: B [Lord Macaulay]
Notes:
The section 377 of Indian Penal Code was introduced by Lord Macaulay in 1860. It states that “whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal shall be punished.”
39. The Nirbhaya Act was passed in which year?
[A] 2013
[B] 2014
[C] 2015
[D] 2016
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Correct Answer: A [2013]
Notes:
The Nirbhaya Act was passed in the year 2013, which provides for amendment of Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, and Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 on laws related to sexual offences.
40. Any fees collected and revenue generated by the UIDAI will be deposited in which of the following?
[A] Consolidated Fund of India
[B] Contingency Fund of India
[C] Public Accounts of India
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Consolidated Fund of India]
Notes:
Any fees collected and revenue generated by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will be deposited in the Consolidated Fund of India. It is stated in Chapter V: Grants, Accounts and Audit and Annual Report of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, benefits and services) Act, 2016.
