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 about CBI’s association with Interpol?
[A] CBI acts as the National Central Bureau of Interpol
[B] Interpol Wing of the CBI coordinates requests for investigation originating from Indian law enforcement agencies
[C] Interpol Wing of the CBI coordinates requests for investigation from the member countries of the Interpol
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
In India, CBI functions as the National Central Bureau of Interpol. Moreover, the Interpol Wing of the CBI coordinates requests for investigation-related activities with origins in the Indian law enforcement agencies and also from the member countries of the Interpol.
32. The board of cooperative societies may be superseded or kept under suspension in which of the following cases?
1. Of its persistent default
2. Of negligence in the performance of its duties
3. Of there being a stalement in the constitution or functions of the board
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
Some of the cases in which the board of cooperative societies may be superseded or kept under suspension are: (1) Of its persistent default, (2) Of negligence in the performance of its duties, (3) Of there being a stalement in the constitution or functions of the board etc.
33. Indian Institute of Management Act, 2017 provides for the creation of an academic council which takes decisions about which of the following?
1. Academic content
2. Criteria and processes for admissions to course
3. Guidelines for conduct of examinations
Select the correct option form the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Indian Institute of Management Act, 2017 provides for the creation of an academic council which takes decisions about the following:
1. Academic content
2. Criteria and processes for admissions to course
3. Guidelines for conduct of examinations
34. In which year was the Environment Protection Act enacted?
[A] 1986
[B] 1990
[C] 1992
[D] 1998
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Correct Answer: A [1986]
Notes:
Environment Protection Act of 1986 was enacted by the Parliament of India in the wake of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. The Government of India enacted the Environment Protection Act, 1986 under Article 253 of the Constitution.
35. Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 consists of how many schedules?
[A] 4
[B] 5
[C] 6
[D] 7
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Correct Answer: C [6]
Notes:
The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 provides for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants. It consists of six schedules which give varying degrees of protection.
36. The Factories Act was passed in which year?
[A] 1948
[B] 1948
[C] 1950
[D] 1951
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Correct Answer: A [1948]
Notes:
The Factories Act was passed in the year 1948. It was later amended by the Factories (Amendment) Act, 1987. The Act assists in formulating national policies in India with respect to occupational safety and health in factories and docks in India.
37. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 relaxed the residence requirement for naturalisation of migrants of six religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan from twelve years to how many years?
[A] 3 years
[B] 4 years
[C] 6 years
[D] 9 years
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Correct Answer: C [6 years]
Notes:
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 relaxed the residence requirement for naturalisation of migrants of six religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan from twelve years to six years.
38. Who is the guardian of Fundamental Rights as per Indian Constitution?
[A] Supreme Court
[B] Parliament
[C] Constitution
[D] President
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Correct Answer: A [Supreme Court]
Notes:
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. According to the Constitution of India, the role of the Supreme Court is that of a federal court and guardian of the Constitution.
39. The Directive Principles of State Policy was adopted from which of the following?
[A] British Constitution
[B] Swiss Constitution
[C] U.S. Constitution
[D] Irish Constitution
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Correct Answer: D [Irish Constitution]
Notes:
The principles have been inspired by the Directive Principles given in the Constitution of Ireland and also by the principles of Gandhism; and relate to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters. The makers of the Constitution of India were influenced by the Irish nationalist movement. Hence, the Directive Principles of the Indian constitution have been greatly influenced by the Directive Principles of State Policy.
40. Fundamental Rights are enshrined in which part of the Indian Constitution?
[A] Part I
[B] Part II
[C] Part III
[D] Part IV
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Correct Answer: C [Part III]
Notes:
Fundamental Rights are the basic rights of the people and the charter of rights contained in Part III(Article 12 to 35) of Constitution of India. The Constitution guarantees six fundamental rights: right to equality, right to freedom, right against exploitation, right to freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights, and right to constitutional remedies.
