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. Karnataka High Court which was originally known as Mysore High Court was renamed in which year?
[A] 1971
[B] 1972
[C] 1973
[D] 1974
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Correct Answer: C [1973]
Notes:
The High Court of Karnataka which was originally known as Mysore High Court and it was renamed in the year 1973. The Mysore High Court was established in the year 1884.
32. The PESA Act aims to extend the provisions of which part of the Constitution relating to the panchayats to the scheduled areas with certain modifications?
[A] Part VIII
[B] Part IX
[C] Part IX B
[D] Part X
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Correct Answer: B [Part IX]
Notes:
Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act”, 1996 aims to extend the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the panchayats to the scheduled areas with certain modifications.
33. Who appoints the members of the Central Information Commission?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] President
[C] Lok Sabha
[D] Rajya Sabha
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Correct Answer: B [President]
Notes:
The members of the Central Information Commission are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister who is nominated by the Prime Minister.
34. In which year was the Planning Commission established?
[A] 1949
[B] 1950
[C] 1951
[D] 1952
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Correct Answer: B [1950]
Notes:
The Planning Commission of India was established in the year 1950. It was established through an executive resolution of the government of India on the recommendation of Advisory Planning Board constituted in 1946.
35. Which of the following statements about Special Police Establishment are true?
[A] It is a division of CBI
[B] It is supplementary to the state police forces
[C] It enjoys concurrent powers of investigation/prosecution for offences under Delhi Police Establishment Act
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Special Police Establishment, which is a division of the CBI, plays a supplementary role to the state police forces. It further enjoys the concurrent powers of investigation/prosecution for offences under the Delhi Police Establishment Act, 1946.
36. What is the term of office of elected members of the board of cooperative societies?
[A] 2 years
[B] 3 years
[C] 4 years
[D] 5 years
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Correct Answer: D [5 years]
Notes:
The term of office of elected members of the board of cooperative societies in India and its office bearers shall be five years from the date of election. The maximum number of directors of a co-operative society shall not exceed twenty-one.
37. In which year the first backward classes commission was appointed?
[A] 1951
[B] 1952
[C] 1953
[D] 1954
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Correct Answer: C [1953]
Notes:
The first backward classes commission was appointed by the President of India in the year 1953 under the chairmanship of Kaka Kalelkar. It submitted its report in 1955.
38. Consumer Protection Act, 2019 has replaced which of the following?
[A] Consumer Protection Act, 1976
[B] Consumer Protection Act, 1986
[C] Consumer Protection Act, 1996
[D] Consumer Protection Act, 2006
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Correct Answer: B [Consumer Protection Act, 1986]
Notes:
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 has replaced Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The Indian government has implemented different acts from time to time to protect the consumers against different forms of mistreatment.
39. The Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was passed in which year?
[A] 1988
[B] 1989
[C] 1990
[D] 1991
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Correct Answer: B [1989]
Notes:The Scheduled Castes and Tribes Act, or Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was passed in the year 1989. It was enacted by the Parliament of India to prevent the atrocities against SC & ST’s.
40. Which of the following are a part of National Food Security Act, 2013?
1. Midday Meal Scheme
2. Integrated Child Development Service Scheme
3. Public Distribution System
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The following schemes are a part of National Food Security Act, 2013:
1. Midday Meal Scheme
2. Integrated Child Development Service Scheme
3. Public Distribution System
