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. 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.
32. Which of the following UTs have a Lieutenant Governor?
[A] Puducherry
[B] Chandigarh
[C] Dadra and Nagar Haveli
[D] Daman and Diu
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Correct Answer: A [Puducherry]
Notes:
Delhi, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have a Lieutenant Governor. Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Lakshadweep are governed through an Administrator.
33. Which of the following allots election symbols to political parties?
[A] Election commission of India
[B] Parliament of India
[C] Rajya Sabha
[D] A special body is created for this purpose
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Correct Answer: A [Election commission of India]
Notes:
The Election Commission of India grants recognition to political parties and also allots election symbols to them. It also functions as a court of settling disputes related to granting of recognition to political parties and allotment of election symbols to them.
34. In which year a Central Public Service Commission was set up and entrusted with the task of recruiting civil servants?
[A] 1926
[B] 1930
[C] 1944
[D] 1949
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Correct Answer: A [1926]
Notes:
As provided by the Government of India Act of 1919, a Central Public Service Commission was set up in the year 1926. It was entrusted with the task of recruiting civil servants.
35. 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.
36. Which of the following statements are true about the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013)?
[A] It seeks to establish the institution of the Lokpal at the level of the state
[B] It seeks to establish the institution of the Lokyukta at the Centre
[C] Both of them
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: D [None of them]
Notes:
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 aims to establish the institution of the Lokpal at the Centre. For states, Lokayukta are established.
37. Which of the following states have upalokayukta?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
States like Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra have upalo-kayukta other than the lokyukta, whereas states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh only have the lokayukta.
38. The Industrial Disputes Act was passed in which year?
[A] 1946
[B] 1947
[C] 1948
[D] 1949
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Correct Answer: B [1947]
Notes:
The Industrial Disputes Act was passed in 1947. It extends to the whole of India and regulates Indian labour laws. It was enacted on 11th March 1947 and came into force 1 April 1947.
39. Which of the following is the voting weightage of the Central Government when the decisions are taken by the GST Council?
[A] 1/3
[B] 2/3
[C] 2/5
[D] 3/5
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Correct Answer: A [1/3]
Notes:
The voting weightage of the Central Government is 1/3rd of the total vote and for the all-state government together it is 2/3. All decisions are taken by the council by a majority of not less than 3/4th of the weighted votes of the Members present and voting.
40. The words socialist and secular were inserted in the Preamble to the Constitution by :
[A] The 16th Amendment
[B] The 7th Amendment
[C] The 42nd Amendment
[D] The 44th Amendment
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Correct Answer: C [The 42nd Amendment]
Notes:
The words ‘Socialist, ‘Secular and ‘Integrity’ were initially not there in the Preamble. These were added by the 42nd Amendment (1976) of the Constitution. Through this amendment the words “socialist” and “secular” were added between the words “Sovereign” and “democratic” and the words “unity of the Nation” were changed to “unity and integrity of the Nation”.
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