1750+ Indian Polity and Constitution (GK) Solved MCQs

1701.

Which Lok Sabha constituency had the highest number of voters during the 13th Lok Sabha Elections?

A. Uttarahalli
B. Outer Delhi
C. North Bombay
D. Amethi
Answer» B. Outer Delhi
Explanation: Outer Delhi with 3,103,525 voters was the largest. It had 2,500 colonies and 182 villages, 21 assembly segments and 42 corporation seats. Most of the voters were migrants from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab.
1702.

Who from the following was a member of the Rajya Sabha at the time of appointment as Prime Minister?

A. Choudhary Charan Singh
B. Mrs. Indira Gandhi
C. Lai Bahadur Shastri
D. P.V. Narasimha Rao
Answer» B. Mrs. Indira Gandhi
Explanation: In 1966, Indira Gandhi was appointed as the Prime Minister, while she was a member of Rajya Sabha. She was the Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the cabinet of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
1703.

The Prime Minister who was voted out of power by the Parliament was –

A. Indira Gandhi
B. Morarji Desai
C. V.P. Singh
D. Chandrasheichar
Answer» C. V.P. Singh
Explanation: Vishwanath Pratap Singh (25 June, 1931 --- 27 November, 2008) was the seventh Prime Minister of India and the 41st Raja Bahadur of Manda. Singh held office for slightly less than a year, from 2 December 1989 to 10 November, 1990. The Bhartiya Janata Party withdrew support to his support to the National Front government on the issue of Babri Masjid. V. P. Singh faced the vote of confidence saying that he occupied the high moral ground, as he stood for secularism, had saved the Babri Masjid at the cost of power and had upheld the fundamental principles which were challengedduring the crises; 'What kind of India do you want?, he asked of his opponents of various shades in Parliament before losing the vote 142- 346.
1704.

A national political party is one which received 4% of the total votes polled in-

A. Two or more States
B. The capital city
C. Four or more States
D. In all the States
Answer» C. Four or more States
Explanation: If a political party is treated as a recognised political Party in four or more States, it shall be known as a `National Party' throughout the whole of India, but only so long as that political party continues to fulfill thereafter the conditions for recognition in four or more States on the results of any subsequent general election either to the House of the People or to the Legislative Assembly of any State.
1705.

Under which Article of the Constitution of India, can the fundamental rights of the members of the Armed Forces be specifically restricted?

A. Article 33
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. Article 25
Answer» A. Article 33
Explanation: Parliament may restrict the application of the Fundamental Rights to members of the Indian Armed Forces and the police, in order to ensure proper discharge of their duties and the maintenance of discipline, by a law made under Article 33.
1706.

“The Federal System with Strong Centre" has been borrowed by the Indian Constitution from

A. United States of America
B. Canada
C. United Kingdom
D. France
Answer» A. United States of America
Explanation: Indian Constitution borrowed parliamentary form of government from Britain,supremacy of judiciary from the United States, federal system with a strong centre from Canada, directive principles of state policy from Ireland, etc.
1707.

On which data did the Rajya Sabha pass "The Marriage Laws" (Amendment) Bill 2012?

A. 18th August, 2013
B. 5th August, 2013
C. 26th August, 2013
D. 23rd August, 2013
Answer» C. 26th August, 2013
Explanation: The Rajya Sabha on 26 August 2013 passed The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2010 by voice vote. It seeks to amend the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and the Special Marriages Act, 1954 which provides for irretrievable breakdown on marriage as a ground for divorce as well as grants women the right to a share in the property of their husbands.
1708.

Which country is following One Party System?

A. Mongolia
B. Spain
C. Chile
D. China
Answer» D. China
Explanation: A single-party system is a type of state in which a single political party forms the government, usually based on the existing constitution. All other parties are either outlawed or allowed to take only a limited and controlled participation in the election. Most single-party states have been ruled either by parties following the ideology of Marxism-Leninism or international solidarity, such as the Soviet Union.
1709.

The Anti-Defection Law was passed by the Indian Parliament in the year –

A. 1986
B. 1988
C. 1984
D. 1985
Answer» D. 1985
Explanation: Anti-Defection Law was introduced by the constitution (Fifty-second Amendment) Act, 1985.
1710.

In which house is the presiding officer not a member of that house?

A. Lok Sabha
B. Rajya Sabha
C. Vidhan-Sabha
D. Vidhan parishad
Answer» B. Rajya Sabha
Explanation: The Vice-President of India is ex- officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
1711.

In which of the Indian Provinces the first Communist Government was established?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. West Bengal
Answer» C. Kerala
Explanation: In India it was the provinces of Kerala where first Communist government was formed in 1957 led by E Nambudripad.
1712.

Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister?

A. Article 166
B. Article 163
C. Article 167
D. Article 164
Answer» C. Article 167
Explanation: Article 167 of the Indian Constitution deals with the duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc. According to this article, it shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State: to communicate to the Governor of the State all decision of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation; to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for; and if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter of which a decision hasbeen taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
1713.

Which amendment of t he constitution lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?

A. 64th Amendment
B. 60th Amendment
C. 61st Amendment
D. 63rd Amendment
Answer» C. 61st Amendment
Explanation: The Sixty-first Amendment Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years. This was done by amending Article 326 of the Constitution, which concerns to elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies.
1714.

The allocation of seats in the present Lok Sabha is based on which one of the following census?

A. 1971
B. 1981
C. 1991
D. 2001
Answer» A. 1971
Explanation: 0
1715.

Who among the following was not elected for two terms as the Speaker of Lok Sabha?

A. G.M.C. Balayogi
B. N. Sanjiva Reddy
C. Balram Jakhar
D. Qaliram Bhagat
Answer» D. Qaliram Bhagat
Explanation: Baliram Bhagat was not elected for two terms as the speaker of Lok Sabha. He served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha from 1976 to 1977, during the turbulent final year of Indira Gandhi's first reign as Prime Minister.
1716.

‘Zero Hour’ in political jargon refers to

A. Suspended motion
B. Question hour
C. Adjourned time
D. Question-answer session
Answer» D. Question-answer session
Explanation: ‘Zero Hour’ in Political jargon refers to question answer session. Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed.
1717.

The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?

A. Decorum
B. Crossing the floor
C. Interpolation
D. Yielding the floor
Answer» D. Yielding the floor
Explanation: Decorum =Parliamentary etiquette
Crossing the floor = Changing the party
Interpolation = Seeking clarification through ruling Yielding the floor = Respecting speaker's order.
1718.

Which of the following is protected under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?

A. Porcupine
B. Gerbil
C. Bandicoot rat
D. Squirrel
Answer» A. Porcupine
Explanation: An endangered species, porcupines are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Among the types especially mentioned for protection under Part Iof Schedule II of the Act are: Bengal Porcupine and Himalayan Crestless Porcupine.
1719.

Who had proposed partyless democracy in India?

A. Jaya Prakash Narayan
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Vinoba Bhave
D. S.A. Dange
Answer» A. Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation: Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan advocated party less democracy and the concept of Lok-ummidwar. In 1957, Narayan formally broke with the Praja Socialist Party in order to pursue lokniti [Polity of the people], as opposed to rajniti [Polity of the state]. By this time, Narayan had become convinced that lokniti should be non-partisan in order to build a consensus-based, classless, participatory democracy which he termed Sarvodaya.
1720.

Who said, "A good citizen makes a good State and a bad citizen makes a bad State"?

A. Plato
B. Rousseau
C. Aristotle
D. Laski
Answer» C. Aristotle
Explanation: The state is a human institution. The population is, therefore, an essential element of the state. However, the population can constitute a state only when it is united by the conditions of interdependence, consciousness of common interest and general regard for a set of common rules of behaviour and institutions. In addition to the size of the population the quality of the population inhabiting the state is also equally important. Aristotle maintained that a good citizen makes a good state and a bad citizen makes a bad state.
1721.

The concept of political sovereignty was advocated by –

A. Plato
B. John Locke
C. Rousseau
D. Austin
Answer» C. Rousseau
Explanation: In Jean-Jacques Rousseau's (1712-1778) definition of popular sovereignty, he considers the people to be the legitimate sovereign. He condemned the distinction between the origin and the exercise of sovereignty, a distinction upon which constitutional monarchy or representative democracy is founded. In his "Du Contrat Social, ou Principes du droit politique," he deals with sovereignty and its rights. Sovereignty, or the general will, is inalienable, for the will cannot be transmitted; it is indivisible, since it is essentially general; it is infallible and always right, determined and limited in its power by the common interest; it acts through laws Law is the decision of the general will in regard to some object of common interest, but though the general will is always right and desires only good, its judgment is not always enlightened, and consequently does not always see wherein the common good lies; hence the necessity of the legislator.
1722.

'Local government' as a subject, is mentioned in which of the following parts of the Constitution of India?

A. State list under the 7th schedule
B. Concurrent list under the 7th schedule
C. 11th Schedule
D. 12th schedule
Answer» A. State list under the 7th schedule
Explanation: 11th and 12th Schedules of the Constitution of India belong to only subjects under the Tanchayati Raj', whereas 7th schedule of the state list, titled as 'Local Government'. Local government, refers to the constitution and powers of municipal corporations, improvement trusts, district boards, mining settlement authorities and other local authorities for the purpose of local self-government or village administration.
1723.

Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of local government in India?

A. According to the Indian constitution, local government is not an independent tier in the federal system.
B. 30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women.
C. Local government finances are to be provided by a commission.
D. Elections to local bodies are to be determined by a commission.
Answer» B. 30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women.
Explanation: Under Article 243, it has been mentioned that not less than 1/3rd (33%) seats in the local bodies shall be reserved for women.
1724.

Who is the Chairman of the Planning Commission?

A. President of India
B. Finance Minister
C. Prime Minister
D. Minister for Planning
Answer» C. Prime Minister
Explanation: After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March 1950. Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of this body which is neither constitutional nor statutory. Note: NITI Aayog or the National Institution for Transforming India is a Government of India policy thinktank established by the Narendra Modi government to replace the Planning Commission which followed the top-down model. Emphasis is on bottom-up approach and makes the country to move towards cooperative federalism. The Prime Minister serves as the Ex-officio chairman of MITI AAYOG. Chief Executive Officer: Amitabh Kant. Vice Chairperson : Arvind Panagariya.
1725.

The objectives of Indian Planning are –

A. increasing national income
B. reducing inequalities in income and wealth
C. elimination of poverty
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
Explanation: The basic objectives of planning in India, according to the Planning Commission, can be grouped under the heads of growth, modernization, self-reliance and growth by raising national income, full employment and social justice. Social justice means to equitably distribute the wealth and income of the countryamong different sections of the society and to raise the condition of backward and depressed classes.
1726.

In an election, electioneering has to be stopped in a constituency –

A. 24 hours before the poll commences
B. 24 hours before the closing hour of polling
C. 48 hours before the hour of commencement of polling
D. 48 hours before the closing hour of polling
Answer» C. 48 hours before the hour of commencement of polling
Explanation: The campaign is the period when the political parties put forward their candidates and arguments with which they hope to persuade people to vote for their candidates and parties. The official campaign lasts at least two weeks from the drawing up of the list of nominated candidates, and officially ends 48 hours before polling closes.
1727.

Which of the following high dignitaries, who are not members of Parliament, has the right to address it?

A. Chief Justice of India
B. Attorney General of India
C. Solicitor General of India
D. Chief Election Commissioner of India
Answer» B. Attorney General of India
Explanation: The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. He appears on behalf of Government of India in all cases in the Supreme Court in which Government of India is concerned.
1728.

For which one of the following commissions, there is no provision in the Indian Constitution?

A. Election Commission
B. Finance Commission
C. Planning Commission
D. Union Public Service Commission
Answer» C. Planning Commission
Explanation: The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either theConstitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government. It was created in 1950 by Government of India by an executive resolution.
1729.

The Sarkaria Commission was appointed to review the question of –

A. centre/state relations
B. Legislative problems
C. Union territories problems
D. Tribal areas
Answer» A. centre/state relations
Explanation: Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India. The Commission was so named as it was headed by Justice Rajinder Singh Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India. The other two members of the committee were Shri B Sivaraman and Dr SR Sen.
1730.

What is the category in which the negtotiating strategy of a strike by the Government employees falls?

A. Fundamental Rights of freedom of association and expression
B. Legal Right
C. Trade Union right as common law
D. There is no right
Answer» B. Legal Right
Explanation: Indian laws have always recognized the workers' right to strike. The Supreme Court of India has invariably maintained the "right to strike" as not a fundamental right, but a legal right that workers can exercise as part of collective bargaining, wage bargaining and dispute resolution. However, several court rulings have also been in opposition to the right to strike, be it by political parties or trade unions. Some favourable court rulings on the workers' right to strike are: the Gujarat Steel Tubes v. Mazdoor Sabha AIR 1980 SC 1896, where the right to strike was held as integral to collective bargaining and as supported by social justice. Indian laws comprising sections 22, 23, and 24 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 imply that industries, such as hospitals, governmentdepartments, educational institutions and clubs, have the right to strike.
1731.

Which of the following is at the apex of the subordinate criminal courts?

A. Supreme Court
B. High Court
C. Court of Sessions Judge
D. Court of District Judge
Answer» C. Court of Sessions Judge
Explanation: In every district there are civil courts and criminal courts. Cinder criminal courts, there are courts of the District and Sessions Judge, Additional Sessions Judges, Assistant Sessions Judge and the courts of the first class magistrates. The District and Sessions judge may pass any legal sentence but a death sentence is subject to confirmation by the High Court. An Assistant-sessions Judge has the power to sentence a person to ten years imprisonment. A first class Magistrate may pass a sentence of imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding one thousand rupees.
1732.

The Election Commissioner can be removed by the -

A. Chief Election Commissioner
B. Prime Minister
C. President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
D. Chief Justice of India
Answer» C. President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
Explanation: Election Commissioner/s can be removed by the President of India on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner
1733.

Article -1 of the Indian Constitution declares "India that is Bharat" is a:

A. Union of States
B. Federal State with Unitary features
C. Unitary State with federal features
D. Federal State
Answer» A. Union of States
Explanation: Article 1 under Part I of the Constitution of India states that "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States."
1734.

Which Government agency is responsible for the mapping and exploration of minerals in India?

A. Survey of India
B. Geological Survey of India
C. Minerals Development Corporation
D. School of Mines
Answer» B. Geological Survey of India
Explanation: The Geological Survey of India is the principal agency for geological mapping and regional mineral resources assessment of the country. It is responsible for drawing up action- oriented plans towards these ends in close cooperation with all other agencies engaged in this task. Detailed exploration on land is done by the Mineral Exploration Corporation, Directorates of Mining and Geology of the State Governments and various Central and State Public Sector Organizations.
1735.

The Mandal Commission Report refers to –

A. the Other Backward Classes
B. the Scheduled Tribes
C. the Minorities
D. the Scheduled Castes
Answer» A. the Other Backward Classes
Explanation: The Mandal Commission was established in India in 1979 to identify who qualified as an "other backward class." In itsreport in 1980, it affirmed the affirmative action practice under Indian law whereby members of lower castes (Other Backward Classes), Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (51)) were given exclusive access to a certain portion of government jobs and slots in public' universities, and recommended changes to these quotas, increasing them by 27% to 49.5%.
1736.

Which of these statements is correct with regard to appointment of the Chairperson, of the National Human Rights Commission?

A. He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
B. He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court, Judge
C. He/She has to be a serving/ retired Chief Justice of a High Court
D. He/She should have demonstrated experience as a Human Rights activist
Answer» A. He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
Explanation: According to the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, under which the national and state human rights commissions are constituted, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson has to be a former Chief Justice of India (CJI). NHRC is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and four members.
1737.

In the Rajya Sabha, the states have been given seats -

A. in accordance with their population
B. equally
C. on the basis of population and economic position
D. on the basis of present economic status
Answer» C. on the basis of population and economic position
Explanation: In the Rajya Sabha the states have been given seats on the basis of population and economic position.
1738.

The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) has been declared unconstitutional by -

A. The Supreme Court of India
B. The High Court
C. The High Court and the Supreme Court both
D. The President of India
Answer» A. The Supreme Court of India
Explanation: The Constitution Bench of Supreme Court on 16 October 2015 by 4:1 Majority upheld the collegiums system and struck down the NJAC as unconstitutional after hearing the petitions filed by several persons and bodies with Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAoRA) being the first and lead petitioner.
1739.

Which has become a legal right under 44th Amendment?

A. Right to Education
B. Right to Property
C. Right to Judicial Remedies
D. Right to Work
Answer» B. Right to Property
Explanation: The 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, in another part of the Constitution, Article 300 (1) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.
1740.

In which one of the following Ministries the census organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?

A. Health and Family Welfare
B. Home Affairs
C. Social Justice and Empowerment
D. Human Resource Development
Answer» B. Home Affairs
Explanation: The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
1741.

In India the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is, vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power -

A. he/she cannot be regulated by law
B. he/she shall be regulated by law
C. during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of the Armed Forces
D. during war the President can suspended the Fundamental Rights of citizens
Answer» B. he/she shall be regulated by law
Explanation: According to Article 53(2) of the Indian Constitution the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.
1742.

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A. The President cannot pardon a person sentenced by a Court Martial.
B. The supreme command of the defence forces of the Union vests in the President, but its exercise has to be regulated by law.
C. A person awarded rigorous imprisonment cannot be compelled to do hard work as this would amount to violation of Article 23 of the Constitution of India.
D. The Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 excludes the powers of the High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution of India in relation to service matters of persons in the armed forces.
Answer» A. The President cannot pardon a person sentenced by a Court Martial.
Explanation: Under Article 72 of the Indian Constitution the Indian President is empowered to grant pardon, he can reprieve, respite or remit the punishment in all cases where the punishment or sentence is by a court martial.
1743.

The Council of Ministers has to resign if a no - confidence motion is passed by a majority of members of -

A. Lok Sabha
B. Rajya Sabha
C. Both the Houses separately
D. Both the House in joint sitting
Answer» A. Lok Sabha
Explanation: Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to Lok Sabha or lower house. Therefore if a no confidence motion is passed by majority of members of Lok Sabha, the ministry loses the confidence of the Lok Sabha and must resign.
1744.

State Governor is appointed by -

A. Central cabinet
B. Chief Justice of Supreme Court
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. President of India
Answer» D. President of India
Explanation: The Governor of a State is appointed by the President. According to Article 155 the Governor is appointed by president by warrant under his hand and seal.
1745.

Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Indian Constitution on the recommendation of

A. Santhanam Committee
B. Swaran Singh Committee
C. Shah Commission
D. Administrative Reforms Commission
Answer» B. Swaran Singh Committee
Explanation: 0
1746.

Which of the following is not true of Article 32 of the Indian Constitution?

A. It gives the Supreme Court and the High Courts the power to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
B. It is included in Part III of the Indian Constitution and is therefore itself a Fundamental Right.
C. Dr. Ambedkar called it the 'very soul of the Indian Constitution'.
D. An aggrieved person has no right to complain under Article 32 where a Fundamental Right has not been violated.
Answer» D. An aggrieved person has no right to complain under Article 32 where a Fundamental Right has not been violated.
Explanation: Under Article 226, a High Court can issue these writs not only for the purpose of enforcement of the fundamental rights but also for the redress of any other injury or illegality, owing to contravention of the ordinary law.
1747.

Which one of the following pairs of the Schedule in the Constitution of India and its Content is not correctly matched?

A. Eighth Schedule : Languages
B. Second Schedule : The forms of oaths and affirmations
C. Fourth Schedule : Allocation of seats in the Council of States
D. Tenth Schedule : Provisions as to disquialification on the ground of defection
Answer» B. Second Schedule : The forms of oaths and affirmations
Explanation: 0
1748.

Power of the Supreme Court of India to decide the dispute between centre and state falls under

A. advisory jurisdiction
B. original jurisdiction
C. appellate jurisdiction
D. constitutional jurisdiction
Answer» B. original jurisdiction
Explanation: Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (Article 131): Supreme court has power to decide disputes
between the Government of India and one or more States
between the Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more other States on the other
between two or more States.
1749.

Electoral disputes arising out of Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections are settled by -

A. Election Commission of India
B. Joint Committee of Parliament
C. Supreme Court of India
D. Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer» C. Supreme Court of India
Explanation: All doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court whose decision shall be final [Article 71(a)].
1750.

If budget is disclosed before introducing in the Legislative Assembly, what will happen?

A. Council of Ministers will have to resign
B. Chief Minister will have to resign
C. Finance Minister will have to resign
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Finance Minister will have to resign
Explanation: 0
1751.

How many members of the Rajya Sabha retire from the house every 2 years?

A. 1/6 of the total members
B. 1/3 of the total members
C. 1/12 of the total members
D. 5/6 of the total members
Answer» B. 1/3 of the total members
Explanation: The Habra Sabha is also known as "Council of States" or the upper house. Habra Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire evety second year, and are replaced by newly elected members.
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