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. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
31. Which constitutional amendment act substituted the words ‘armed rebellion’ for ‘internal disturbance’ in Article 352?
[A] 40th
[B] 42nd
[C] 44th
[D] 46th
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Correct Answer: 0 []
Notes:
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 to the Constitution of India substituted the words ‘armed rebellion’ for ‘internal disturbance’. So National Emergency can no longer be declared on the ground of ‘internal disturbance’ as was done in 1975 by the Congress government headed by Indira Gandhi.
32. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the appointments made by the Governor?
[A] Appoints an eminent personality to preside over its proceedings when the offices of Speaker and the Deputy Speaker are vacant
[B] Appoints a non-member of state legislature council to preside over its proceedings when offices of Chairman and Deputy Chairman are vacant
[C] Both of them
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: D [None of them]
Notes:
The Governor is empowered to appoint any member of the state legislative assembly to preside over its proceedings when the offices of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker are vacant. He can also appoint any member of the state legislature council to preside over its proceedings when the offices of both Chairman and Deputy Chairman are vacant.
33. Who decides the salaries and allowances of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the assembly?
[A] Governor
[B] Chief Minister
[C] State Legislature
[D] Parliament
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Correct Answer: C [State Legislature]
Notes:
The salaries and allowances of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the state legislative assembly and the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the state legislative council are fixed by the state legislature.
34. What can be the maximum gap between the two sessions of state legislature?
[A] 1 month
[B] 3 months
[C] 6 months
[D] 9 months
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Correct Answer: C [6 months]
Notes:
The maximum gap between the two sessions of legislature of the state cannot be more than six months, that is, the state legislature should meet at least twice a year.
35. Who amongst the following are not eligible for reservation of seats in the municipality?
[A] Schedule Caste
[B] Schedule Tribe
[C] Women
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: D [None of the above]
Notes:
There is a provision of reservation of seats in the municipality of not less than one-third of the total number of seats for women. For scheduled castes and the scheduled tribes, every municipality would have seats reserved for them in proportion of their population to the total population in the municipal area.
36. Which of the following are the functions of the Central Council of Local Government?
[A] Making proposals for legislation
[B] Recommending Central financial assistance
[C] Examining the possibility of cooperation between the Centre and the states
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Following are the functions performed by the Central Council of Local Government-
1. Considering and recommending the policy matters
2. Making proposals for legislation
3. Examining the possibility of cooperation between the Centre and the states
4. Drawing up a common programme of action
5. Recommending Central financial assistance
6. Reviewing the work done by the local bodies with the Central financial assistance
37. The chairman of Union Public Service Commission submits his resignation to?
[A] Chief Justice of India
[B] President
[C] Vice-President
[D] Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: B [President]
Notes:
The chairman and members of Union Public Service Commission can relinquish their offices at any time by addressing their resignation to the president. They can also be removed before the expiry of their term by the president in the manner as provided in the Constitution of India.
38. The personnel of state services work under the jurisdiction of?
[A] Central government
[B] State government
[C] Both central & state government
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [State government]
Notes:
The personnel of state services work under the exclusive jurisdiction of the state government in India. They hold different positions (general, functional and technical) in the departments of the state government.
39. The advocate general of state submits his resignation to which of the following?
[A] President
[B] Governor
[C] Chief Minister
[D] Speaker
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Correct Answer: B [Governor]
Notes:
Advocate General of state may quit from his office by submitting his resignation to the governor of the state. Conventionally, he resigns when
the government (council of ministers) resigns or is replaced, as he is appointed on its advice.
40. Which committee recommended the establishment of the CBI?
[A] Rangarajan Committee
[B] Vijay Kelkar Committee
[C] Santhanam Committee
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Santhanam Committee]
Notes:
Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–1964) recommended the establishment of CBI. It became the main investigating agency of the Central Government.
