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. Who acts as the district returning officer at the district level?
[A] A person appointed by the panchayat
[B] Head of the Gram Sabha
[C] Collector
[D] Member of state legislative assembly
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Correct Answer: C [Collector]
Notes:
At the district level the Election Commission of India is assisted by the collector who acts as the district returning officer. He also appoints a returning officer for every constituency in the district.
32. In which year elections to the parliament were de-linked from elections to the state assemblies?
[A] 1961
[B] 1969
[C] 1971
[D] 1975
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Correct Answer: C [1971]
Notes:
The general elections were initially the combined elections of the Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies. But in 1971, elections to the parliament were de-linked from elections to the state legislative assemblies.
33. Which of the following are the functions of the State Public Service Commission?
1. It conducts examinations for appointments to the services of the state.
2. It is consulted on matters related to personnel management.
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:
Some of the functions of the State Public Service Commission are as follows: (1) It conducts examinations for appointments to the services of the state, (2) It is consulted on matters related to personnel management etc.
34. In which year was the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights established?
[A] 2000
[B] 2002
[C] 2007
[D] 2010
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Correct Answer: C [2007]
Notes:
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was instituted in March 2007 under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, a significant legislation of Parliament passed in December 2005. The establishment of the NCPCR reflects India’s commitment to the rights of children as stated in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Child. Over the years, the commission has worked to ensure every child has access to their rights as recognized in the Indian Constitution and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
35. Which article of the Directive Principle of State Policy promotes the formation of Cooperative Societies?
[A] 39-B
[B] Article 43-B
[C] Article 44
[D] Article 45
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Correct Answer: B [Article 43-B]
Notes:
The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 which gave a constitutional status and protection to co-operative societies is included in Article 43-B of the Directive Principle of State Policy.
36. Which article in Part III of the constitution of India is related to free and compulsory education?
[A] 19
[B] 20
[C] 21
[D] 21A
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Correct Answer: D [21A]
Notes:
The Fundamental Right to Education is enshrined in Article 21A in Part III of the constitution of India in accordance with the provisions of the Right to Education Act, 2009.
37. Which of the following become the first country in South Asia to statutorily prohibit discrimination against people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Maldives
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India become the first country in South Asia to statutorily prohibit discrimination against people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS through the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017.
38. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act was passed in which year?
[A] 2005
[B] 2006
[C] 2007
[D] 2008
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Correct Answer: B [2006]
Notes:
The Government of India passed the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act in 2006. I came into force came into force on 1 November 2007. The objective was to prohibit solemnization of child marriage and connected and incidental matters in India.
39. Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions on the Union Territories?
[A] Part – VIII
[B] Part – VII
[C] Part – IX
[D] Part – IXB
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Correct Answer: A [Part – VIII]
Notes:
Part VIII of the Constitution is concerned with the administration of the Union Territories. The Union Territories are administered by the President through an administrator. Power to decide the structure of administration in the Union Territories is vested in Parliament.
40. Who acts as the channel of communication between the President and the Council Ministers ?
[A] Chairman, Rajya Sabha
[B] Speaker of Lok Sabha
[C] Vice-President
[D] Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: D [Prime Minister]
Notes:
The Prime Minister is the chief channel of communication between the President and the Council of Ministers and keeps the former informed about all the decisions of the council. Article 74 of the Constitution lays down that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advice the President.
