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. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to ministers of state?
1. There is no provision in the Constitution for the system of legal responsibility of the minister in the states.
2. Courts are barred from enquiring into the nature of advice rendered by the ministers to the governor.
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:
There is no provision in the Constitution of India for the system of legal responsibility of the minister in the states, as at the Centre. The courts cannot enquire into the nature of advice rendered by the ministers to the governor.
32. Who issues a notification for prorogation of the session in the state legislative assembly?
[A] Chief Minister
[B] Governor
[C] Speaker
[D] Chairman
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Correct Answer: B [Governor]
Notes:
The governor of the state is empowered to issue a notification for the prorogation of the session. The governor is also empowered to prorogue the House which is in session.
33. Who decides civil cases of small pecuniary stake?
[A] District judge
[B] Munsiff
[C] Judicial magistrate
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Munsiff]
Notes:
At the lowest level of the judicial machinery, the munsiff at the civil side possesses limited jurisdiction and decides civil cases of small pecuniary stake while the judicial magistrate tries criminal cases which are punishable with imprisonment for a term up to three years.
34. Under which article the President is empowered to provide for the creation of a committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly?
[A] 271
[B] 371
[C] 371 A
[D] 371 B
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Correct Answer: D [371 B]
Notes:
Under Article 371-B of the Constitution of India , the President is authorized to provide for the creation of a committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly consisting of the members elected from the Tribal Areas of the state and such other members as he may specify.
35. Which of the following are the characteristics of the Central Council of Local Government?
[A] It is an advisory body
[B] It consists of Prime Minister in the Government of India
[C] It consists of Governor in states
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [It is an advisory body]
Notes:
The Central Council of Local Government is an advisory body, which consists of Minister for Urban Development in the Government of India and the ministers for local self government in states.
36. Which Act paved the way for the formation of State Electricity Regulatory Commissions?
[A] Electricity Regulatory Commission Act 1991
[B] Electricity Regulatory Commission Act 1993
[C] Electricity Regulatory Commission Act 1995
[D] Electricity Regulatory Commission Act 1998
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Correct Answer: D [Electricity Regulatory Commission Act 1998]
Notes:
The Electricity Regulatory Commission Act of 1998 paved the way for the formation of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERC).
37. Who was the chairman of the first Finance Commission?
[A] K. Santhanam
[B] A.K. Chanda
[C] K.C. Neogy
[D] Mahavir Tyagi
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Correct Answer: C [K.C. Neogy]
Notes:
K.C. Neogy was the chairman of the first Finance Commission of India. It was appointed in the year 1951 and it submitted its report in the year 1952. The implementation period was 1952–57.
38. In which year the Indian Civil Service (ICS) was replaced by IAS?
[A] 1946
[B] 1947
[C] 1948
[D] 1949
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Correct Answer: B [1947]
Notes:
In the year 1947 the Indian Civil Service (ICS) was replaced by Indian Administrative Service (IAS), and the Indian Police (IP) was replaced by Indian Police Service (IPS) and were recognised by the Constitution as all-India services.
39. What is the term of Attorney General of India?
[A] 2 years
[B] 3 years
[C] 5 years
[D] None
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Correct Answer: D [None]
Notes:
The Constitution of India does not contain the procedure and grounds for the removal of Attorney General of India. He holds office during the pleasure of the president of India.
40. Which of the following decides the number of members in the board of cooperative societies?
[A] President
[B] Parliament
[C] Governor
[D] State Legislature
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Correct Answer: D [State Legislature]
Notes:
The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of the year 2011 gave constitutional status to cooperative societies. The board of cooperative societies shall consist of such number of directors as may be provided by the concerned state legislature.
