Indian Polity & Constitution MCQs
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31. In which case the Supreme Court ruled that the Parliament cannot amend the basic features of the Constitution of India?
[A] Minerva Mills Case
[B] Golaknath Case
[C] Keshvananda Bharti Case
[D] LIC of India Case
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Correct Answer: C [Keshvananda Bharti Case]
Notes:
Article 368 deals with the powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure. In the Kesavananda Bharati
case (1973) the Supreme Court ruled that the Parliament cannot amend those provisions which form the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution.
32. Which of the following countries follow federal model of government?
[A] Britain
[B] Argentina
[C] Japan
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Argentina]
Notes:
Argentina follows a federal model of government. A federal government is one in which powers are divided between the national government and the regional governments by the Constitution and both operate in their respective jurisdictions independently.
33. The units of a federation are known by various names in different countries. Which of the following are correctly matched?
X Y
1. States US
2. Cantons Canada
3. Republics Russia
4. Provinces Switzerland
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
A federation is defined as a new state or a political system which is formed through a treaty or an agreement between the various units. These units of a federation are known by various names in different countries like states (as in US) or cantons (as in Switzerland) or provinces (as in Canada) or republics (as in Russia).
34. 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.
35. Which of the following is not one of the essential qualification for the candidature of President?
[A] Citizen of India
[B] Qualified for election as a member of the house of people
[C] Completion of 35 years of age
[D] Tenth pass
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Correct Answer: D [Tenth pass]
Notes:
The Article 58(1) of the Constitution of India has enumerated the qualifications for the election of President of India. These are: He should be a citizen of India, he should have completed 35 years of age, he should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha and 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.
36. Who administers oath of office to the President?
[A] The Prime Minister
[B] The Union Home Minister
[C] The Chief Justice of Inida
[D] The Vice-President
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Correct Answer: C [The Chief Justice of Inida]
Notes:
The oath of office to the President of India is administered by the Chief Justice of India but in his absence, the seniormost judge of the Supreme Court administers the oath.
37. 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.
38. Who can recommend recommend dissolution of the Lok Sabha to President at any time?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] Council of Ministers
[C] Lok Sabha
[D] Speaker
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Correct Answer: A [Prime Minister]
Notes:
The Prime Minister of India advises the President with regard to summoning and proroguing of the sessions of the Parliament of India. He can also recommend dissolution of the Lok Sabha to President a any time.
39. For how much time a person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can also be appointed as a minister?
[A] 2 months
[B] 3 months
[C] 6 months
[D] 9 months
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Correct Answer: C [6 months ]
Notes:
A person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can also be appointed as a minister but he must become a member (either by election or by nomination) within six months, of either House of Parliament or he ceases to be a minister.
40. On whose written recommendation the President can declare national emergency according to 42nd Constitutional Amendment?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] Cabinet
[C] Parliament
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Cabinet]
Notes:
The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India states that the President can declare a national emergency only on the written recommendation of the cabinet.
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