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. A chapterwise course of total 2850 MCQs divided into 60 chapters and 16 Mock Tests is available in Android app of GKToday under UPSC Prelims Category. Download Now
81. Who determines the salary, allowances and other service conditions of the State Chief Information Commissioner and a State Information Commissioner?
[A] Central government
[B] State government
[C] President
[D] Governor
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Correct Answer: A [Central government]
Notes:
The central government shall prescribe the salary, allowances and other service conditions of the State Chief Information Commissioner and a State Information Commissioner.
82. Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)?
[A] President
[B] Vice-President
[C] Prime Minister
[D] Speaker
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Correct Answer: A [President]
Notes:
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is appointed by the president of India by a warrant under his hand and seal. He is the guardian of the public purse in India.
83. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is responsible to which of the following?
[A] Parliament
[B] President
[C] Prime Minister
[D] Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: A [Parliament]
Notes:
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is an agent of the Parliament of India and conducts audit of expenditure on behalf of the
Parliament. Therefore, he is responsible only to the Parliament.
84. Which of the following statements are correct regarding NITI Aayog?
[A] NITI Aayog was Formed 24 January 2015
[B] NITI Aayog comes under the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
[C] NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the Government of India
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the Government of India]
Notes:
NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the government of India. It was established January 1, 2015. NITI Aayog designs strategic and long-term policies and programmes for the Government of India and also provides relevant technical advice to the Centre and States.
85. Which of the following are the different Verticals of NITI Aayog that provide the requisite coordination and support framework for NITI Aayog to carry out its mandate?
1. Agriculture
2. Data Management & Analysis
3. Health
4. Human Resource Development
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Some of the Verticals of NITI Aayog that provide the requisite coordination and support framework for NITI Aayog to carry out its mandate are: (1) Agriculture, (2) Data Management & Analysis, (3) Health, (4) Human Resource Development etc.
86. 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.
87. Which of the following language was added in the eight schedule through 71st Amendment Act of 1992?
[A] Bodo
[B] Manipuri
[C] Dongri
[D] Santhali
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Correct Answer: B [Manipuri]
Notes:
Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were added by the 71st Amendment Act of the year 1992; and Bodo, Dongri, Maithili and Santhali were added by the 92nd Amendment Act of 2003 to the Constitution of India.
88. In which year the first backward classes commission was appointed?
[A] 1951
[B] 1952
[C] 1953
[D] 1954
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Correct Answer: C [1953]
Notes:
The first backward classes commission was appointed by the President of India in the year 1953 under the chairmanship of Kaka Kalelkar. It submitted its report in 1955.
89. In which of the cases, presence or absence of a guilty mind is irrelevant?
[A] Motor Vehicles Act
[B] Arms Act
[C] Public Liability Insurance Act
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
In the case of a statute that imposes strict liability, presence or absence of a guilty mind is irrelevant. For example, Motor Vehicles Act, Arms Act, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, Public Liability Insurance Act, etc.
90. In which year homosexuality was decriminalized in India?
[A] 2016
[B] 2017
[C] 2018
[D] 2019
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Correct Answer: C [2018]
Notes:In the Navtej Singh Johar vs. Union Of India homosexuality was decriminalized in the year 2018. The judgement in 2018 made sexual minorities in India one step closer to living with dignity.
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