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 of 2020-2021.
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71. Which of the following has been described as ‘Super Cabinet’, an ‘Economic Cabinet’, a ‘Parallel Cabinet’, the ‘Fifth Wheel of the Coach’ and so
on?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Planning Commission
[C] Cabinet
[D] Ministry of Finance
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Correct Answer: B [Planning Commission]
Notes:
The critics had described the Planning Commission as a ‘Super Cabinet’, an ‘Economic Cabinet’, a ‘Parallel Cabinet’, the ‘Fifth Wheel of the Coach’ and so on.
72. Which among the following comprises the motto of the CBI?
[A] Impartiality
[B] Industry
[C] Integrity
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Motto of CBI: Industry, Impartiality and Integrity.
Mission of CBI: To uphold the Constitution of India and law of the land through in-depth investigation and successful prosecution of offences; to provide leadership and direction to police forces and to act as the nodal agency for enhancing inter-state and international cooperation in law enforcement.
73. What all categories of public servants come under the purview of Lokpal?
[A] Group A and B
[B] Group A, B, C and D
[C] Group C and D
[D] Group B and C
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Correct Answer: B [Group A, B, C and D]
Notes:
All categories of public servants, Group A, Group B, Group C, and Group D officers and employees of Government come under the jurisdiction of Lokpal.
74. Which of the following statements regarding Lokayukta are correct?
[A] Lokayukta has no accountability to the governor
[B] He cannot ask for relevant files and documents from the state government departments
[C] Recommendations made by the lokayukta are mandatory
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: D [None of the above]
Notes:
Lokayukta is supposed to present an annual consolidated report of his performance to the governor of the state. He is also empowered to ask for relevant files and documents from the state government departments. Finally, the recommendations made by him are only advisory.
75. Which states have chief minister included within the jurisdiction of lokayukta?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Mizoram
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Following states have chief minister included within the jurisdiction of lokayukta-
1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Gujarat
76. 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.
77. According to Official Languages Act (1963) which language should be used for purposes of communication between the Union and the non-Hindi states?
[A] Any regional Language of the State
[B] English
[C] Any language specified by the Supreme Court
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [English]
Notes:
The Official Languages Act of the year 1963 states that English should be used for purposes of communication between the Union and the non-Hindi states, that is, the states who have not adopted Hindi as their official language.
78. In how many states the State Administrative Tribunals (SATs) have been established?
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Correct Answer: A [9]
Notes:
The State Administrative Tribunals (SATs) have been set up in the nine states of Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Kerala. However, the Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh Tribunals have since been abolished.
79. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the property, contracts, rights, liabilities, obligations and suits of the Union and the states?
[A] Articles 264 to 84
[B] Articles 294 to 300
[C] Articles 314 to 335
[D] Articles 360 to 375
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Correct Answer: B [Articles 294 to 300]
Notes:
The Articles 294 to 300 in Part XII of the Constitution of India deals with the property, contracts, rights, liabilities, obligations and suits of the Union and the states in India.
80. How many months of advance notice is given for civil proceedings against civil servants for anything done in their official capacity?
[A] 1 month
[B] 2 months
[C] 3 months
[D] 4 months
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Correct Answer: B [2 months]
Notes:
Civil proceedings can be instituted against civil servants in India for anything done in their official capacity after giving a two months’ advance notice to them. However, no such notice is required when the action is to be brought against them for the acts done outside the scope of their official duties.
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