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
41. Who decides the admissibility of Questions in Lok Sabha?
[A] Speaker
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Deputy Speaker
[D] Vice President
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Correct Answer: A [Speaker]
Notes:
The conditions governing admissibility of questions have been laid down under rule 41 procedure and conduct of business in Lok sabha. The speaker decides whether a question or a part there of is or is not admissible under those rules and may disallow any question or a part there of.
42. Which committee recommended for three language formula ?
[A] Raj Committee
[B] Kothari Committee
[C] Rajamannar Committee
[D] Dutt Committee
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Correct Answer: B [Kothari Committee]
Notes:
The “Three Language Formula” was devised in the Chief Ministers conferences held during 1961. The National Commission on Education known as the Kothari commission examined and recommended a graduated formula which was recommended by the National Policy on Education, 1968.
43. Division of Powers and Independent Judiciary are the two important features of
[A] Socialist form of Government
[B] Unitary form of Government
[C] Democratic form of Government
[D] Federal form of Government
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Correct Answer: C [Democratic form of Government]
Notes:
The principle of separation of powers is the foundation for a democratic state based on the rule of law. The judicial power dispenses justice in disputes between citizens and government and its agencies. The presence of an independent judiciary in a democratic government distinguishes that system from a totalitarian one.
44. Which of the following is a part of machinery that settles industrial disputes?
[A] Labour Court
[B] Industrial Tribunal
[C] Work Committee
[D] All options are correct
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Correct Answer: D [All options are correct]
Notes:
There is a Working Committee in every industrial unit employing hundred persons or more. Its object is to improve the employer labor relation and to secure a settlement of industrial disputes. The ultimate remedy for the settlement of an industrial dispute is its reference to adjudication by labour court or tribunals when conciliation machinery fails to bring about a settlement. The law provides the adjudication to be conducted by the Labour Court, Industrial Tribunal of National Tribunal.
45. Who was appointed as the first Chief Justice of independent India?
[A] Bijan Mukherjee
[B] AR Sarkar
[C] Harilal Kania
[D] Y V Chandrachud
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Correct Answer: C [Harilal Kania]
Notes:
Sir Harilal Jekisundas Kania was the first Chief Justice of independent India. He was the chief justice of India from 1950 to 1951.After India became a republic on 26 January 1950, Kania was appointed the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. Acting as Chief Justice he read oath to Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India’s first President.
46. What was the number of schedules at the time of adoption of the Indian constitution ?
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Correct Answer: B [8]
Notes:
At the time of the adoption of Indian constitution, it had 395 articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules. Now Constitution of India has 448 articles in 25 parts and 12 schedules. Schedules are lists in the constitution which categorize and tabulate bureaucratic activity and government policy.
47. By which constitutional amendment, Nagaland became a part of the Union of India?
[A] 17th
[B] 13th
[C] 16th
[D] 14th
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Correct Answer: B [13th]
Notes:
The 13th amendment of Indian constitution provided for the formation of State of Nagaland. It amended Article 170 and inserted new article 371A for this end. Earlier, an agreement was made in July 1960 between the Government of India and the leaders of Naga People’s Convention to incorporate the state of Nagaland in to the Union of India.
48. Which among the following is not true about Pressure Groups?
[A] Pressure Groups aim at capturing government.
[B] Pressure Groups aim at influencing the policies of the government.
[C] Pressure Groups articulates the interest of its group
[D] Pressure Group is characterised by homogeneity of interests.
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Correct Answer: A [Pressure Groups aim at capturing government.]
Notes:
Interest group or pressure group is an association of individuals or organizations, usually organized, on the basis of one or more shared concerns. It attempts to influence public policy in its favour. Unseating government is not their goal.
49. In a cut motion, when the amount of demand is reduced by Rs. 100 it is known as__:
[A] Disapproval of policy cut
[B] Economy cut
[C] Vote on Account
[D] Token cut
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Correct Answer: D [Token cut]
Notes:
When a cut motion is moved to reduce the amount of a demand by Rs. 100, it is known as ‘Token Cut’. It aims to ventilate a specific grievance which is within the sphere of the responsibility of the Government of India. Token cut is symbolic and is humiliating for the Government.
50. In India, who is considered above the law of country?
[A] President of India
[B] Prime Minister of India
[C] A wealthy person of India
[D] No option is correct.
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Correct Answer: D [No option is correct.]
Notes:
Rule of Law is a basic concept which originated from the Common Law in England, and since has become an overarching concept which defines the Law in Common Law countries.The essence of the concept is simple: “Be you ever so high, law is above you” – essentially the law makes no distinction between persons, all are equal before the law and everyone is entitled to the protection of law. So, none is above the law in India.
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