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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81. Who appoints the chairman op UPSC?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Parliament
[D] Cabinet
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Correct Answer: A [President]
Notes:
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) consists of a chairman and other members who are appointed by the president of India. The Constitution of India, without specifying the strength of the Commission has left the matter to the discretion of the president, who can determines its composition.
82. The Sivaji Festival was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in which year?
[A] 1890
[B] 1891
[C] 1895
[D] 1899
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Correct Answer: C [1895]
Notes:
In the year 1895 Bal Gangadhar Tilak started the Sivaji Festival in the Raigarh Fort. In the year 1894, he started the Ganapati Festival.
83. In which year a new Ministry of Tribal Affairs was created?
[A] 1999
[B] 2002
[C] 2005
[D] 2010
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Correct Answer: A [1999]
Notes:
Scheduled Tribes are different from the SCs and their problems are also different from those of SCs both geographically and culturally. A new Ministry of Tribal Affairs was created to provide a sharp focus to the welfare and development of the STs in the year 1999.
84. Who is authorized to remove the Chief Information Commissioner or any Information Commissioner from the office?
[A] Supreme Court
[B] President
[C] Parliament
[D] Cabinet
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Correct Answer: B [President]
Notes:
The President is authorized to remove the Chief Information Commissioner or any Information Commissioner from the office on grounds such as if he is adjudged an insolvent; or if he has been convicted of an offence which (in the opinion of the President) involves a moral turpitude etc.
85. In which of the following cases the CAG cannot call for particulars of expenditure incurred by the executive agencies?
[A] Defence expenditure
[B] Secret service expenditure
[C] Expenditure on social reforms
[D] Expenditure on atomic energy
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Correct Answer: B [Secret service expenditure]
Notes:
The CAG cannot call for particulars of expenditure incurred on secret service by the executive agencies, but has to accept a certificate from the competent administrative authority that the expenditure has been so incurred under his authority.
86. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Attorney General of India?
1. He has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India.
2. He has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament.
3. He does not enjoy all the privileges and immunities that are available to a member of Parliament.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Attorney General of India has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India. He also has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament. And he enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a member of Parliament in India.
87. Which of the following articles mentions about the powers, privileges and immunities of Advocate-General?
[A] Article 180
[B] Article 185
[C] Article 194
[D] Article 199
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Correct Answer: C [Article 194]
Notes:
The Article 194 of the Constitution of India mentions about the powers, privileges and immunities of Advocate-General of state. The office of Advocate-General of the State is constituted under article 165 of the constitution.
88. Who is the current Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog?
[A] Amitabh Kan…
Amitabh Kant
[B] Ramesh Chand
[C] Rajiv Kumar
[D] Vinod Paul
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Correct Answer: C [Rajiv Kumar]
Notes:
Dr. Rajiv Kumar who is also an Indian economist, is the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog appointed by the government of India. He is the author of several books on India’s economy and national security.
89. When did Tilak join the Indian National Congress?
[A] 1885
[B] 1890
[C] 1895
[D] 1892
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Correct Answer: B [ 1890 ]
Notes:
In the year 1890, Tilak Join Indian National Congress (INC). He was totally against the thoughts of the moderates.
90. Which section of IPC says that if any child who is below seven years age old commits any offence is no offence?
[A] Section 81
[B] Section 82
[C] Section 83
[D] Section 84
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Correct Answer: B [Section 82]
Notes:
If any child who is below seven years age old commits any offence is no offence according to section 82 of the Indian Penal Code of the year 1860.
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