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. Consider the following functions of the National Commission for Women:
- Review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women
- Recommend remedial legislative measures
- Facilitate redressal of grievances
- Advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 and 4]
Notes:The National Commission for Women performs several key functions to promote and protect the rights of women in India. These include
- Reviewing the Constitutional and Legal safeguards in place for women
- Recommending remedial legislative measures to address weaknesses or gaps in these safeguards
- Facilitating the redressal of grievances lodged by women who have suffered any form of discrimination or injustice
- Advising the Government on all policy matters that may affect women in order to promote gender equality and women’s rights
Therefore, all of the mentioned options are correct.
32. Consider the following:
- The Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities
- The Chairperson of the National Commission for SCs
- The Chairperson of the National Commission for Women
- The Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Which of the above are the ex-officio members of National Human Rights Commission?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] All are ex-officio members
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Correct Answer: D [All are ex-officio members]
Notes:
The National Human Rights Commission consists of several ex-officio members that include but are not limited to the chairpersons of various commissions. These include the National Commission for Minorities, the National Commission for SCs, the National Commission for Women, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, and others. As such, all the options presented in the question are indeed ex-officio members of the NHRC, making the correct answer ‘All are ex-officio members’.
33. According to National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) a child is defined as any person in the age group of?
[A] 0-6
[B] 0-14
[C] 0-16
[D] 0-18
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Correct Answer: D [0-18]
Notes:
According to National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) which was set up in the year 2007 a child is defined as any person in the age group of 0 to 18 years.
34. The Central Information Commission can consist of how many Information Commissioners apart from a Chief Information Commissioner?
[A] 5
[B] 7
[C] 9
[D] 10
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Correct Answer: D [10]
Notes:
The Central Information Commission consists of a Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten Information Commissioners. However the Commission initially had five commissioners on constitution including the Chief Information Commissioner.
35. Who said that the CAG shall be the most important Officer under the Constitution of India?
[A] K.M. Munshi
[B] Jawaharlal Nehru
[C] B.R. Ambedkar
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: C [B.R. Ambedkar]
Notes:
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar said that the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) shall be the most important Officer under the Constitution of India as his duty is to uphold the Constitution of India and laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration.
36. Which of the following assist the Attorney General in the fulfilment of his official responsibilities?
1. Solicitor General of India
2. Additional Solicitor General of India
3. Chief Justice of India
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
There are other law officers of the Government of India in addition to the Attorney General. They are referred to as the solicitor general of India and additional solicitor general of India. They assist the Attorney General in the fulfilment of his official responsibilities.
37. Who determines the remuneration of the advocate general of the state?
[A] Consitution
[B] President
[C] Governor
[D] State Legislature
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Correct Answer: C [Governor]
Notes:
The remuneration of the advocate general of the state is not fixed by the Constitution of India. He receives such remuneration as the governor of the state may determine.
38. The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) was established by the Government of India in which year?
[A] 2015
[B] 2016
[C] 2017
[D] 2018
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Correct Answer: A [2015]
Notes:
The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) which was established by the Government of India in 2015 is an attached office of the NITI Aayog by merging the erstwhile Programme Evaluation Organization and the Independent Evaluation Office.
39. In which year a committee was constituted under U.N. Dhebar to report on the administration of the scheduled areas and the welfare of the STs in the states?
[A] 1955
[B] 1960
[C] 1965
[D] 1970
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Correct Answer: B [1960]
Notes:
In the year 1960 a committee was constituted by the President of India under U.N. Dhebar to report on the administration of the scheduled areas and the welfare of the STs in the states.
40. The Indian Institute of Management Act was enacted in which year?
[A] 2016
[B] 2017
[C] 2018
[D] 2019
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Correct Answer: B [2017]
Notes:
The Indian Institute of Management Act of 2017 declared the Indian Institute of Management as institutions of national importance. It enabled them to offer degrees and further make substantial changes in their administration.
