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. The Article 371-D contains special provisions with regard to which of the following states?
[A] Manipur
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Tripura
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Article 371-D contains special provisions with regard to the state of Andhra Pradesh. The President of India is empowered to provide for equal opportunities and facilities for the people belonging to different parts of the state in the matter of public employment and education. Different provisions can be made for various parts of the state.
32. The 73rd amendment act provides for the reservation of not less than how much seats out of total number of seats for women?
[A] 1/3
[B] 1/2
[C] 1/4
[D] 1/6
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Correct Answer: A [1/3]
Notes:
The 73rd amendment act provides for the reservation of not less than one-third of the total number of seats for women (including the number of seats reserved for women belonging the SCs and STs) in Panchayats.
33. Who conducts of all elections to the panchayats?
1. Election Commission of India
2. State Election Commission
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:
The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections to the panchayats shall be vested in the state election commission according to the constitution of India.
34. Who can specify a transitional area, a smaller urban area or a larger urban area in a state?
[A] Chief Minister
[B] Governor
[C] Prime Minister
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Governor]
Notes:
The Governor is responsible for specifying a transitional area, a smaller urban area or a larger urban area, based on following aspects:
1. Population of the area
2. Density of the population in the area
3. Revenue generated for the local administration
4. Percentage of employment in non-agricultural activities.
5. Economic importance.
6. Such other factors as he may deem fit.
35. What kind of urban areas are administered by the municipalities?
[A] Big cities
[B] Towns and smaller cities
[C] Notified area
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Towns and smaller cities]
Notes:
Big cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai are administered by the municipal corporation. Municipalities, on the other hand, administer towns and smaller cities.
36. How may ex-officio members are there in National Human Rights Commission?
[A] 5
[B] 6
[C] 7
[D] 8
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Correct Answer: C [7]
Notes:
In addition to full-time members, the National Human Rights commission also has seven ex-officio members–the chairpersons of the National Commission for Minorities, the National Commission for SCs, the National Commission for STs, the National Commission for Women, the National Commission for BCs and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights and the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities.
37. Which of the following is empowered to constitute the State Finance Commission?
[A] Parliament
[B] President
[C] State Legislature
[D] Governor
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Correct Answer: D [Governor]
Notes:
The governor of the state is authorized to constitute a State Finance Commission after every five years to review the financial condition of the Panchayat.
38. How many recognised parties were there on all-India basis during 1952 elections?
[A] 10
[B] 11
[C] 13
[D] 14
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Correct Answer: D [14]
Notes:
In 1952 elections there were 14 recognised parties on all-India basis. After the first general election of 1952, 4 parties were recognized as national parties (Indian National Congress, Praja Socialist Party, Communist Party of India and All India Bhartiya Jan Sangh) in 1953.
39. 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.
40. Which of the following are the objectives of NITI Aayog?
1. To evolve a shared vision of national development priorities, sectors and strategies with the active involvement of States.
2. To foster cooperative federalism.
3. To focus on technology upgradation and capacity building for implementation of programmes and initiatives.
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:
Some of the objectives of NITI Aayog are: (1) to evolve a shared vision of national development priorities, sectors and strategies with the active involvement of States, (2) to foster cooperative federalism, (3) to focus on technology upgradation and capacity building for implementation of programmes and initiatives etc.
