1750+ Indian Polity and Constitution (GK) Solved MCQs

1.

In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from –

A. England
B. U.S.A.
C. Canada
D. France
Answer» A. England
Explanation: The Indian Constitution borrowed such features as parliamentary form of government, introduction of Speaker and his role, the concept of single citizenship, the Rule of law, procedure of lawmaking, etc from England. The Indian citizenship and nationality law and the Constitution of India provide single citizenship for all of India.
2.

A federal structure for India was first put forward by the –

A. Act of 1909
B. Act of 1919
C. Act of 1935
D. Act of 1947
Answer» C. Act of 1935
Explanation: The Government of India Act 1935, the voluminous and final constitutional effort at governing British India, articulated three major goals: establishing a loose federal structure, achieving provincial autonomy, and safeguarding minority interests through separate electorates. The federal provisions, intended to unite princely states and British India at the centre, were not implemented because of ambiguities in safeguarding the existing privileges of princes. In February 1937, however, provincial autonomy became a reality when elections were held.
3.

The Drafting of the Constitution was completed on :

A. 26th January, 1950
B. 26th DecembQer, 1949
C. 26th November, 1949
D. 30th November, 1949
Answer» C. 26th November, 1949
Explanation: A Draft Constitution was prepared by the committee and submitted to the
4.

Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?

A. Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
B. Sardar Patel
C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Answer» C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation: The first temporary 2-day president of the Constituent Assembly was Dr Sachidanand Sinha. Later, Rajendra Prasad was elected president of the Constituent Assembly.
5.

Public Order as an item in the Constitution figures in -

A. the Union List
B. the State List
C. the Concurrent List
D. the Residuary Powers
Answer» B. the State List
Explanation: Public order as an item in the constitution figures in the state list under seventh schedule of the constitution.
6.

Which among the following States has the highest number of seats in the Lok Sabha?

A. Maharashtra
B. Rajasthan
C. Tamil Nadu
D. West Bengal
Answer» A. Maharashtra
Explanation: Maharashtra has 48 seats among all these states.
7.

Who was the first Chairman of Indian Constitution's Drafting Committee?

A. B L Mitter
B. Madhav Rao
C. Dr B R Ambedkar
D. T T Krishnamachari
Answer» C. Dr B R Ambedkar
Explanation: The Government of India Act 1935 provided for dyarchy at the Centre. Under this act, the executive authority of the centre was vested in the Governor. It ended the system of dyarchy at the provincial level introduced by Government of India Act 1919.
8.

In which year the constituent assembly of India started functioning?

A. 1945
B. 1946
C. 1947
D. 1948
Answer» C. 1947
Explanation: On 29 August, 1947, the Constituent Assembly set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution for India. The Constituent assembly adopted the constitution on 26 November 1949 once the process of drafting was completed.
9.

Where in the Indian Constitution has “economic justice” been provided as one of the objectives?

A. mental Rights
B. Directive Principles
C. Fundamental Rights
D. Fundamental Rights and
Answer» B. Directive Principles
Explanation: The Directive Principles are an amalgam of diverse subjects embracing the life of the nation and include principles which are general statements of social policy, principles of administrative policy, socioeconomic rights and a statement of the international policy of the country. Articles 41-43A and Article 48 specifically target the working sections of the nation and provide for the betterment of the workers and their living conditions.
10.

Which one of the following is not enumerated as a right in the Constitution of India?

A. Political and social right
B. Educational right
C. Economic right
D. Right to religion
Answer» C. Economic right
Explanation: Political groups have demanded that the right to work, the right to economic assistance in case of unemployment, old age, and similar rights be enshrined as constitutional guarantees to address issues of poverty and economic insecurity, though these provisions have been enshrined in the Directive Principles of state policy.
11.

In which schedule of the Indian Constitution powers of panchayats are stated?

A. 8th schedule
B. 9th schedule
C. 1 0th schedule
D. 11th schedule
Answer» D. 11th schedule
Explanation: The powers of panchayats are stated in the 11th schedule of the Indian Constitution. 8th schedule of constitution enlists 22 Indian recognized languages. 9th schedule was added by 1st amendment in 1957. It contains acts, orders related to land tenure, land tax, railways industry. 10th schedule was added by 52nd amendment in 1985, contains provisions of disqualification of grounds of defection.
12.

The Directive Principles of State Policy was adopted from the –

A. British Constitution
B. Swiss Constitution
C. U.S. Constitution
D. Irish Constitution
Answer» D. Irish Constitution
Explanation: The principles have been inspired by the Directive Principles given in the Constitution of Ireland and also by the principles of Gandhism; and relate to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters. The makers of the Constitution of India were influenced by the Irish nationalist movement. Hence, the Directive Principles of the Indian constitution have been greatly influenced by the Directive Principles of State Policy.
13.

Which one of the following is the guardian of Fundamental Rights?

A. Legislature
B. Executive
C. Political parties
D. Judiciary
Answer» D. Judiciary
Explanation: Fundamental Rights are those rights and freedoms of the people of India, which enjoy constitutional recognition and guarantee. The Supreme Court of India and State High Courts have the power to enforce Fundamental Rights. Supreme Court is the guardian protector of fundamental rights. The right to move to the courts for securing the fundamental rights is a very valuable right of the people. Citizens can go to the Supreme Court or the high Courts for getting their fundamental rights enforced. It empowers the Courts to issue directions or orders or writs for this purpose.
14.

List of Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution as Part –

A. Four
B. Five
C. Two
D. Three
Answer» A. Four
Explanation: The Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976 added ten Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens to the nation in Part W of the Constitution. These duties, set out in Part IV-A of the Constitution (under a constitutional amendment) concern individuals and the nation Like the Directive Principles, they are not legally enforceable.
15.

Under which one of the following writs an official can be prevented from taking an action which he is officially not entitled?

A. Mandamus
B. Quo Warranto
C. Certiorari
D. Habeas Corpus
Answer» A. Mandamus
Explanation: Mandamus is a judicial remedy which is in the form of an order from a superior court to any government subordinate court, corporation or public authority to do or forbear from doing some specific act which that body is obliged under law to do or refrain from doing, as the case may be, and which is in the nature of public duty and in certain cases of a statutory
16.

Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were taken from the Constitution of

A. Canada
B. Britain
C. Ireland
D. USA
Answer» C. Ireland
Explanation: The makers of the Constitution of India were influenced by the Irish nationalist movement. Hence, the Directive Principles of the Indian constitution have been greatly influenced by the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Irish Constitution.
17.

As per Indian Constitution, the Right to Property is a –

A. Fundamental Right
B. Natural Right
C. Legal Right
D. Moral Right
Answer» C. Legal Right
Explanation: The Forty-Forth Amendment of 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights. So it is now a legal right, not a fundamental right.
18.

Fill up : 'Right            duties.'

A. obstructs
B. instructs
C. implies
D. opposes
Answer» C. implies
Explanation: Rights imply certain duties. For example, if one has the right to follow one's own religion, it is one's duty to allow others to follow their own. Rights and duties are equally important and that is why our Constitution has laid down certain duties for the citizens along with rights.
19.

How many Fundamental Rights were granted initially?

A. Six
B. Seven
C. Four
D. Five
Answer» B. Seven
Explanation: The Constitution of India initially recognised 7 fundamental rights: Right to equality, Right to freedom, Right against exploitation, Right to freedom of religion, Cultural and Educational rights, Right to constitutional remedies and Right to property. Under the 44th Amendment Act, right to property ceased to be a Fundamental right.
20.

The system of Judicial Review exists in

A. India only
B. U.K. only
C. U.S.A. only
D. India and U.S.A.
Answer» D. India and U.S.A.
Explanation: The system of judicial review exists in India and U.S.A. Judicial review is the power of a court to review the constitutionality of a statute or treaty, or to review an administrative regulation for consistency with either a statute, a treaty, or the Constitution itself. In U.K. tribunal system is part of the administrative justice.
21.

When was zero hour introduced in the parliamentary affairs in India?

A. 1952
B. 1962
C. 1972
D. 1982
Answer» B. 1962
Explanation: Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed. Zero Hour is the Indian innovation in the field of parliamentary procedures and has been in existence since 1962. However, it does not find mention in the rules of procedure. During zero hour, questions are asked about issues of public importance without prior permission. These questions are usually directed against individual ministers.
22.

The maximum number of members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha has been fixed by the Constitution of India respectively as –

A. 500 and 250
B. 525 and 270
C. 537 and 275
D. 545 and 250
Answer» D. 545 and 250
Explanation: The Indian Parliament consists of two houses called as Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha respectively and the President of India. The Constitution provides that the maximum strength of the House be 552 members. It has a term of five years. At present, the strength of the house is 545 members. The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum of 250 members in all. Elections to it are scheduled and the chamber cannot be dissolved.
23.

What is the maximum time interval permissible between two successive sessions of the Parliament?

A. Four months
B. Six months
C. Eight months
D. Nine months
Answer» B. Six months
Explanation: The period during which the House meets to conduct its business is called a session. The Constitution empowers the President to summon each House at such intervals that there should not be more than 6 month's gap between the two sessions. Hence the Parliament must meet at least twice a year.
24.

In case the President wishes to resign, to whom he is to address his resignation letter?

A. Chief Justice of India
B. Secretary of Lok Sabha
C. Vice-President
D. Prime Minister
Answer» C. Vice-President
Explanation: Article 56 of the Indian Constitution states that (1) the President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office: provided that-the President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office; the President may, for violation of the Constitution, be removed from office by impeachment in the manner provided in article 61; and the President shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office; (2) any resignation addressed to the Vice-President under clause (1) of the proviso to clause (1) shall forthwith be communicated by him to the Speaker of the House of the People.
25.

The voting age in India was lowered from 21 year to 18 years through –

A. Presidential ordinance.
B. Constitutional Amendment.
C. Executive Order.
D. Parliamentary Legislation.
Answer» B. Constitutional Amendment.
Explanation: The minimum age of voting in India was lowered from 21 to 18 years by the 61st Amendment Act in .1988 read with Act 21 of 1989.
26.

Indian Constitution has divided the powers and function of the state into –

A. two lists
B. three lists
C. four lists
D. five lists
Answer» B. three lists
Explanation: There are three lists detailing the powers, functions and sharing of these among the Union and the States in India. The List I or the Union List, List II or the State List and ListIII or the Concurrent List are included in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.
27.

The prsident of India can nominate how many members from the Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha?

A. Two
B. Five
C. Ten
D. Twelve
Answer» A. Two
Explanation: Up to 525 members represent of the territorial constituencies in States, up to 20 members represent the Union Territories and no more than two members from Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented.
28.

The salary of the Members of Parliament is decided by –

A. The Parliament
B. The Central Cabinet
C. The President
D. The Speaker
Answer» A. The Parliament
Explanation: The amenities provided to the members of parliament relate to salaries and allowances, travelling facilities, medical facilities, accommodation, telephones, etc. These are governed by the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954 and the rules made there under.
Note : last time in 2010 the legislation was passed by voice vote to raise MPs' salaries from Rs. 16,000 to Rs. 50,000.
29.

Who held the office of the Vice- President of India for two full terms?

A. S. Radhakrishnan
B. V.V. Giri
C. B.D. Jatti
D. M. Hidayatullah
Answer» A. S. Radhakrishnan
Explanation: Dr Sarvepalli Radhalcrishnan was the Vice President of India for two consecutive terms from 13 May, 1952 to 12 May, 1962. Hewas the second President of India from 1962 to 1967.
30.

Which one of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India has prescribed that the Councl of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People or Legislative Assembly in the States?

A. 91st Amendment
B. 87th Amendment
C. 97th Amendment
D. 90th Amendment
Answer» A. 91st Amendment
Explanation: Amendments to the Constitution of India has prescribed that the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People or Legislative Assembly in the States.
31.

Under which one of the following Amendment Acts was Sikkim admitted into the Union of India?

A. 35th
B. 36th
C. 37th
D. 38th
Answer» B. 36th
Explanation: Sikkim became a state of India via the Thirty-sixth Amendment Act, 1975 on 26th April, 1975. The Sikkim State day is observed on 16th May of every year because this was the day when the first Chief Minister of Sikkim assumed office.
32.

Wich one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the special provision with respect to the State of Assam?

A. Article 371A
B. Article 371B
C. Article 371C
D. Article 371D
Answer» B. Article 371B
Explanation: Article 371B deals with special provision with respect to the State of Assam. The main objective of inserting Article 371B was to
33.

If Parliament appoints a Committee for a specific purpose, it is known as –

A. Joint Committee
B. Permanent Committee
C. Standing Committee
D. Ad hoc Committee
Answer» D. Ad hoc Committee
Explanation: Ad hoc committee is appointed for a specific purpose. standing Committees are elected or appointed every year or periodically and their work goes on, more or less, on a continuous basis.
34.

In which of the following list docs the subject 'planning' figure?

A. State List
B. Concurrent List
C. Residuary List
D. Union List
Answer» B. Concurrent List
Explanation: 'Planning' has been included in Concurrent List.
35.

If the President of India wants to resign, he has to address the letter of resignation to the –

A. Chief Justice of India
B. Prime Minister
C. Vice-President
D. Speaker
Answer» C. Vice-President
Explanation: According to Article 56 of the Indian Constitution, the President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice- President, resign his office. The same article also states that the President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
36.

Who acts as the channel of communication between the President and the Council Ministers?

A. Chairman, Rajya Sabha
B. Speaker of Lok Sabha
C. Vice-President
D. Prime Minister
Answer» D. Prime Minister
Explanation: The Prime Minister is the chief channel of communication between the President and the Council of Ministers and keeps the former informed about all the decisions of the council. Article 74 of the Constitution lays down that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advice the President.
37.

The term of member of Rajya Sabha is

A. Five years
B. Six years
C. The same as that of Lok Sabha
D. Two years
Answer» B. Six years
Explanation: According to Section 154 of the Representation of the People Act 1951, a Member elected to the Rajya Sabha will hold office for a period of 6 years. A member chosen to fill a casual vacancy will serve for the remainder of his predecessor's term of office. One third of the members retire every two years.
38.

Who among the following was the first `Minister of Finance' in independent India?

A. R K. Shanmukham Chetty
B. Liaquat All Khan
C. John Mathai
D. Satya Narayan Sinha
Answer» A. R K. Shanmukham Chetty
Explanation: The first finance minister of independent India was R. K. Shanmukham Chetty, who served as the finance minister in Jawaharlal Nehru's Cabinet between 1947-49. On November 26, 1947 Chetty presented the first budget of independent India. Earlier, he had served as President of India's Central Legislative Assembly from 1933 to 1935.
39.

Who presides over the sitting of the House of People?

A. The Vice Present
B. The Chief Justice of India
C. The Speaker
D. The President
Answer» C. The Speaker
Explanation: Each House of Parliament has its own presiding officer. As per Article 93 of Indian Constitution, the Lok Sabha has a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker as its presiding officers. The Speaker is the head of the Lok Sabha and enjoys supreme authority within the House.
40.

How many members of the State Legislative Council are elected by the Assembly?

A. 1/6 of the members
B. 1/3 of the members
C. 1/12 of the members
D. 5/6 of the members
Answer» B. 1/3 of the members
Explanation: The Legislative Council or the Vidhan Parishad is the Upper Chamber of the State Legislature. As mentioned in the constitution the total membership of the Legislative Council shall not be less than forty and more than one third of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of the concerned state. One-third of the members of this House are elected by the Legislative Assembly from amongst persons who are not its members. One-third of its members “are elected by the local bodies like Munici-palities or District Boards or any other local authority as specified by the law of the Parliament. One- twelfth of the members are elected by graduates of at least three years standing. Onetwelfth of the members are elected by teachers of secondary schools having at least three years experience. About one-sixth of the members are nominated by the Governor from among persons possessing special knowledge and experience in the field of art, science, literature, social service and cooperative movement.
41.

In which year, the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1972) was assented by the President?

A. 1990
B. 1991
C. 1993
D. 1994
Answer» C. 1993
Explanation: The constitutional 73rd 804th Amendment Acts 1992 received the assent of the president of India on 20th April 1993 and came into force on 24th April and on 1st June 1993 respectively.
42.

In which year, Ashok Mehta Committee was appointed to review the working of Panchayati Raj institution?

A. 1977
B. 1978
C. 1979
D. 1980
Answer» A. 1977
Explanation: In December 1977, the Janata Government appointed a committee on Panchayati Raj institutions under the chairmanship of Ashoka Mehta.
43.

Which authority recommends the principles gov erring the grantsin-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India?

A. Public Accounts Committee
B. Union Ministry of Finance
C. Finance Commission
D. Inter-State Council
Answer» C. Finance Commission
Explanation: The Finance Commission makes recommendations to the President regarding the principles governing the grants-in-aid of the revenues of 'the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India and with regard to article 275- the sums to bep aid to the States which are in need of assistance by way of grants-in-aid of their revenues for purposes other than those specified in the provisos to clause (1) of that article.
44.

Which is an extra-Constitutional body?

A. Language Commission
B. Planning Commission
C. Election Commission
D. Finance Commission
Answer» B. Planning Commission
Explanation: An extra-const it utional agency or department is not specifically provided for by the Constitution, but one that nevertheless exists and has been held to be constitutional. The Planning Commission is an extra constitutionalbody. The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government.
45.

Which commission made the recommendations which formed the basis for the Punjab Reorganisation Act which created the states Punjab and Haryana?

A. Dhar Commission
B. Dass Commission
C. Shah Commission
D. Mahajan Commission
Answer» C. Shah Commission
Explanation: Haryana state was formed on 1 November, 1966, on the recommendation of the Parliamentary Committee which was announced in the Parliament on 23 September, 1965. On 23 April, 1966, acting on the recommendation of the Hukam Singh Committee, the Indian government set up the Shah Commission under the chairmanship of Justice J. C. Shah, to divide and set up the boundaries of Punjab and Haryana giving consideration to the language spoken by the people. The commission gave its report on 31 May 1966. According to this report the then districts of Hissar, Mahendragarh, Gurgaon, Rohtak, and Karnal were to be a part of the new state of Haryana. Further, the tehsils of Jind (district Sangrur), Narwana (district Sangrur), Naraingarh, Ambala and Jagadhri were also to be included.
46.

Which of the following states is not included in Capital Region Planning Council?

A. Rajasthan
B. Haryana
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer» D. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: The National Capital Regional Plan covers areas in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and the National Capital Tenitory (NCT) Delhi. The Union Minister for Urban Development is the Chairman of NCR Planning Board.
47.

In which state of India is there a uniform civil code?

A. Meghalaya
B. Kerala
C. Haryana
D. Goa
Answer» D. Goa
Explanation: Uniform civil code of India is a term referring to the concept of an overarching Civil Law Code in India. A uniform civil code administers the same set of secular civil laws to govern all people irrespective of their religion, caste and tribe. In the small state of Goa, a civil code based on the old Portuguese Family Laws exists, and Muslim Personal Law is prohibited. This is a result of the liberation of Goa in 1961 by India, when the Indian government promised the people that their laws would be left intact.
48.

The Name of the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands was changed, to Lakshadweep by an act of parliament in -

A. 1973
B. 1970
C. 1971
D. 1972
Answer» A. 1973
Explanation: In 1956, during the reorganization of Indian states, the Lakshadweep islands were organized into a separate union territory for administrative purposes. The name of this Union Territory was changed to Lakshadweep with effect from November 1, 1973.
49.

The Committee appointed in 1977 to review working of the Panchayati Raj was chaired by

A. Balwant Rai Mehta
B. Ashok Mehta
C. K. N. Katju
D. Jagjivan Ram
Answer» B. Ashok Mehta
Explanation: In. December 1977, the Janata Government appointed a committee on Panchayati Raj institutions under the chairmanship of Ashok Mehta. The committee submitted its report in August 1978 and made 132 recommendations to revive and strengthen the declining Panchayati Raj system in the country. As a result of this report, the Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal passed new legislation.
50.

The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was associated with –

A. Industrial Policy
B. Banking Reforms
C. Panchayati Raj
D. Centre-State relations
Answer» C. Panchayati Raj
Explanation: The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was a committee appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programrne (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
51.

What is the status of the Right to Property now?

A. Legal Right
B. Human Right
C. Fundamental Right
D. Natural Right
Answer» A. Legal Right
Explanation: The Indian Constitution does not recognize property right as a fundamental right. In the year 1977, 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. The result is that the right to property as a fundamental right is now substituted as a statutory right.
52.

When were the Fundamental Duties incorporated in the Constitution?

A. 1975
B. 1976
C. 1977
D. 1979
Answer» B. 1976
Explanation: The Forty Second Constitution Amendment Act, 1976 has incorporated ten Fundamental Duties in Article 51(1) of the constitution of India. This was done in accordance with the recommendation of the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee. India adopted Fundamental Duties from the Constitution of erstwhile USSR.
53.

Who has the right to transfer any case anywhere in India?

A. President
B. Supreme Court
C. High Court
D. None of these
Answer» B. Supreme Court
Explanation: Supreme Court has the power to transfer any Case, appeal or other proceedings from High Court or other court in one State to a High Court or other civil court in any other State.
54.

Who is the final authority to interpret the Constitution?

A. The President
B. The Parliament
C. The Lok Sabha
D. The Supreme Court
Answer» D. The Supreme Court
Explanation: The Supreme Court of India is regarded as the guardian of the Constitution. It is the Supreme or final interpreter of the Constitution. The interpretation of the Constitution given by the Supreme Court is to be respected.
55.

Who was the chairman of the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly?

A. J. L. Nehru
B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C. B.R. Ambedkar
D. K.M.Munshi
Answer» C. B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation: B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly
56.

How many members of the constituent assembly signed the Constitution of India?

A. 284
B. 294
C. 274
D. 244
Answer» A. 284
Explanation: There were 284 members of the Constituent Assembly who signed the Constitution of India. The Constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly, which was elected by the elected members of the provincial assemblies.
57.

The permanent president of Constituent Assembly was -

A. Dr. Ambedkar
B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. K.M. munshi
D. J.L. Nehru
Answer» B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation: The permanent President of Constituent Assembly was Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
58.

Who among the following was not a member of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India?

A. B. R. Ambedkar
B. K. M. Munshi
C. Krishnaswamy Iyer
D. M. K Gandhi
Answer» D. M. K Gandhi
Explanation: The Drafting Committee for framing the constitution was appointed on 29th August 1947. The committee comprised of a chairman and six other members. The committee members were:- Dr B. R. Ambedlcar (Chainnan), K M Munshi, Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer, N Gopalaswami Ayengar, B L Mitter, Md. Saadullah and D P Khaitan.
59.

Who among the following were the members of the drafting committee of the Constitution?

A. Vallabhbhai Patel
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Alladi Krishnaswami Aiyar
D. Sardar Patel
Answer» C. Alladi Krishnaswami Aiyar
Explanation: The members of the Drafting committee were Dr B R Ambedkar (Chairman), Krishnaswamy Aiyar, Dr K M Munshi, N Gopalaswamy Aiyanger, Syed Mohammad Saadullah, B L Miner and D P Khaitan. Later in place of Mitter and Khaitan new members, N Madhava Rau and T T Krislinamachari joined the committee as members.
60.

The form of oath of office for a minister for the union of India is enshrined in the -

A. first schedule
B. second schedule
C. third schedule
D. fourth schedule
Answer» C. third schedule
Explanation: The form of oath of office for a minister for the union of India is enshrined in the third schedule of the Constitution. In first schedule List of States & Union Territories is mentioned. The second schedule is about salary of President, Governors, chief Judges, Judges of High court and supreme court, comptroller and Auditor General of India. Fourth schedule is for allocation of seats for each state of India in Rajya Sabha.
61.

The Constitution of India vests the executive powers of the Indian Union in which of the following?

A. The prime minister
B. The president
C. The council of ministers
D. The parliament
Answer» B. The president
Explanation: Executive powers of the Indian Union refers to the President.
62.

The Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India was –

A. K. M. Munshi
B. D. P. Khaitan
C. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
D. T. T. Krishnarnachar
Answer» C. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution for India on 29 August, 1947. The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November, 1949 and it came into force on 26 January, 1950.
63.

Indian Constitution came into force on

A. 15th August, 1947
B. 26th January, 1950
C. 26th November, 1948
D. 6th November, 1.948
Answer» B. 26th January, 1950
Explanation: The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950. It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November, 1949. Republic Day honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950 replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India.
64.

The Constitution of India was framed by:

A. Planning Commission
B. Constituent Assembly
C. President
D. Working Committee
Answer» B. Constituent Assembly
Explanation: The Constitution of India was framed by Constituent Assembly that wasformed on 9 December 1946. It was formed following negotiations between Indian leaders and members of the 1946 Cabinet Mission to India. The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.
65.

Which of the following schedules deals with the division of powers between union and states?

A. fourth schedule
B. sixth schedule
C. seventh schedule
D. ninth schedule
Answer» C. seventh schedule
Explanation: The seventh schedule of the Constitution deals with the division of powers between union and states. Article 246 - The union (central government), state, and concurrent lists of responsibilities. 6th schedule deals with provisions for administration of tribal area in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh. 4th schedule is about allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha.
66.

Under which article the president of India can be removed by the process of impeachment?

A. Article 79
B. Article 76
C. Article 57
D. Article 61
Answer» D. Article 61
Explanation: Under Article 61 of the Constitution, the President of India can be impeached for the violation of the Constitution, which is solely to be decided by the Parliament. Article 57 is about eligibility for reelection. Article 76 deals with Attorney General of India. Article 79-122 deals with Parliament. Article 79 mentioned about 'constitution of Parliament'.
67.

Under which of the constitutional provision, the Supreme Court of India extends advice to the president of India?

A. Article 141
B. Article 142
C. Article 143
D. Article 144
Answer» C. Article 143
Explanation: Under article 143 of the constitutional provision, the Supreme Court of India extends advice to the President of India. The article is about Power of President to consult Supreme Court. Article 141 and 142 given so much power to the supreme court of India. The law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India. Article 144 deals with civil and judicial authorities to act in the territory of India in aid of the Supreme Court.
68.

Under which article the Parliament of India may constitute Administrative Tribunal?

A. 323 A
B. 323 B
C. 324
D. 325
Answer» A. 323 A
Explanation: Article 323 A specifies Administrative Tribunal like providing separate administrative tribunal for union and states jurisdiction power, repeal or amend any order made by the President under clause. Article 323 B is about tribunals for other matters like tribunals of any disputes, complaints with respect to matters in which legislature has power to make laws. Article 324 deals with superintendence, direction and control of election to be vested in Election Commission. Article 325 stated, no person to be ineligible for inclusion in electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex.
69.

Which of the following articles deals with the impeachment process against the president of India?

A. Article 58
B. Article 59
C. Article 60
D. Article 61
Answer» D. Article 61
Explanation: Article 61 deals with procedure for impeachment of the President. It can be initiated by either house of the parliament and these charges should be signed by one-fourth members of the house and a 14 days notice should be given to the President. Article 58 isabout qualifications for election as President. Article 58 deals with conditions of President’s office and article 60 is about oath or affirmation by the President.
70.

Which Article of Indian Constitution is related with the Protection of the interests of the minorities?

A. Article 17
B. Article 29
C. Article 30
D. Article 31
Answer» C. Article 30
Explanation: Article 30 is about right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions. In article 31 compulsory acquisition of property is mentioned.
71.

Right to vote is a –

A. Political right
B. Civil right
C. Economic right
D. Legal right
Answer» A. Political right
Explanation: Political Equality means granting equal citizenship to all members of the state, and also, to ensure conditions that allow the citizens to participate in the affairs of the state. Political equality brings along with it certain rights such as right to vote, right to contest elections, right to criticize the government etc.
72.

Who was the Chief Justice of India when public Interest Litigation (PIL) was introduced to the Indian judicial system?

A. M. Hidayatullah
B. A.M. Ahmadi
C. PN. Bhagwati
D. A.S. Anand
Answer» C. PN. Bhagwati
Explanation: P.N. Bhagwati was the chief justice of India when public interest Litigation (PIL) was introduced to the Indian judicial system. The concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is in consonance with the principles enshrined in Article 39A of the Constitution of
India to protect and deliver prompt social justice with the help of law. Justice P. N. Bhagwati andJustice V. R. Krishna Iyer were among the first judges to admit PILs in court.
M. Hidayatullah - 11th chief Justice of India. He also served as Vice President and acting President of India.
A.M. Ahmadi - 26th Chief Justice of India. Ex- vice chancellor of AMU (1994-1997).
A.S. Anand - 29th Chief Justice of India (1998- 2001).
73.

Judicial Review’s Doctrine of Partial Annulment is related to which article of the Constitution?

A. Article 13
B. Article 32
C. Article 141
D. Article 246
Answer» A. Article 13
Explanation: Article 13 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Judicial review.
74.

What is the maximum time interval permitted between two sessions of Parliament?

A. 4 months
B. 6 months
C. 8 months
D. 9 months
Answer» B. 6 months
Explanation: The period during which the House meets to conduct its business is called a session. The Constitution empowers the President to summon each House al such intervals that there should not be more than 6 month's gap between the two sessions. Hence the Nuliament must meet at least twice a year. In India, the parliament conducts three sessions each year.
75.

The item 'Education' belongs Lo the –

A. Union List
B. State List
C. Concurrent List
D. Residuary Subjects
Answer» C. Concurrent List
Explanation: The subjects defined and enlisted under the List-III of the Seventh Schedule of theConstitution of India, form the joint domain of both the State Governments and the Union territories of India as well as the Central Government of India under these subjects. This is known as Concurrent List. The practical importance of the Concurrent list, (when adopted in any federation) lies in the fact, that the vesting of the same type of power in two parallel agencies carries, within it, the seeds of a possible conflict. This implies, that the Constitution (of the country concerned) should provide, in advance, a mechanism for resolving such conflict. In India, article 254 of the Constitution primarily seeks to incorporate such a mechanism.
76.

What is the maximum number of the elected members of Rajya Sabha?

A. 250
B. 238
C. 245
D. 248
Answer» B. 238
Explanation: Membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are nominated by the President of India for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services. The remainder of the body is elected by the state and territorial legislatures. Terms of office are six years, with one third of the members retiring every two years.
77.

Although Union List, State List and Concurrent List cover the entire legislative business, yet there may be an item not mentioned anywhere. Who will legislate on that item?

A. Parliament only
B. State Legislature only
C. Both (1) and (2)
D. Neither (1) nor (2)
Answer» A. Parliament only
Explanation: The constitution vests the residuary power, i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any one of the three lists in the union legislatures (Act. 248). It has been left to the courts to determine finally as to whether a particular matter falls under the residuary, power or not. It may be noted, however, that since the three lists attempt an exhaustive enumeration of all possible subjects of legislation, and courts generally haveinterpreted the sphere of the powers to be enumerated in a liberal way.
78.

Which of the following Articles cannot be suspended during the national emergency?

A. Articles 14 and 15
B. Articles 19 and 20
C. Articles 21 and 22
D. Articles 20 and 21
Answer» D. Articles 20 and 21
Explanation: Article 20 and 21 cannot be suspended during national emergency.
79.

Which Article of Indian Constitution defines a money Bill?

A. Article 110
B. Article 150
C. Article 280
D. Article 285
Answer» A. Article 110
Explanation: A money bill is defined by Article 110 of the constitution.
80.

A Bill is certified as Money Bill in Lok Sabha by –

A. the President
B. the Finance Minister
C. the Prime Minister
D. the Speaker
Answer» D. the Speaker
Explanation: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha conducts the business in the house. He/she decides whether a bill is a money bill or a non money bill.
81.

When the Vice-President officiates as President of India, he draws the salary of –

A. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B. President
C. Member of Parliament
D. Both (1) and (2)
Answer» B. President
Explanation: When the Vice President discharges the functions of the President, 'heshall not perform the duties of the office of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha and shall not be entitled to receive the salary of the Chairman. During this period, he is entitled for the salary and privileges of the President of India.
82.

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the special provision with respect to the State of Assam?

A. Article 371A
B. Article 371B
C. Article 371C
D. Article 371D
Answer» B. Article 371B
Explanation: Article 371B in the Constitution of India 1949 provides special provision with respect to the State of Assam Not with standing anything in this Constitution, the President may, by order made with respect to the State of Assam.
83.

Provisions of which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India apply to the State of Jammu and Kashmir?

A. Article 238
B. Article 370
C. Article 371
D. Article 371G
Answer» B. Article 370
Explanation: Article 370 of the Indian constitution is an article that gives autonomous status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The article is drafted in Part XXI of the Constitution: Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions.
84.

Which one of the following Schedules to the Constitution of India provides for setting up of Autonomous District Councils?

A. Third Schedule
B. Fourth Schedule
C. Fifth Schedule
D. Sixth Schedule
Answer» D. Sixth Schedule
Explanation: Sixth Schedule, the four states viz. Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram contain the Tribal Areas which are technically different from the Scheduled Areas. Though these areas fall within the executive authority ofthe state, provision has been made for the creation of the District Councils and regional councils for the exercise of the certain legislative and judicial powers.
85.

Who Chairs the Joint Session of the two Houses of Parliament?

A. President
B. Vice-President
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. Prime Minister
Answer» C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation: The presiding officer of the Lok Sabha (Lower House) is known as the Speaker. The joint session of Parliament is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and a decision is taken by a majority of the total members present.
86.

What is the maximum gap permissible between two sessions of Parliament?

A. One month
B. Three months
C. Six months
D. Twelve months
Answer» C. Six months
Explanation: The Constitution empowers the President to summon each House at such intervals that there should not be more than 6- month's gap between the two sessions. Hence the Parliament must meet at least twice a year. In India, the parliament conducts three sessions each year.
87.

Who has got the power to create All India Services?

A. Supreme Court
B. The Parliament
C. Council of Ministers
D. Prime Minister
Answer» B. The Parliament
Explanation: Article 312 provides that an All India Service can be created only if the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) declares, by resolution supported by not less than a two-thirds majority, that it is necessary in the national interest to create one or more such All India Services. When once such a resolution is passed, theParliament is competent to constitute such an All India Service.
88.

In the provisional Parliament of India, how many members were there?

A. 296
B. 313
C. 318
D. 316
Answer» A. 296
Explanation: When the Constitution took effect on January 26, 1950, the Constituent Assembly became the Provisional Parliament of India. It was "provisional" until the first elections under the new Constitution took place in 1952. It had 296 members in 1950 which increased to 313 in the following year with the inclusion of the princely states' representatives.
89.

Who among the following gave the slogan ‘Garibi Hatao' and led Congress to win the general elections of 1971?

A. Indira Gandhi
B. Morarji Desai
C. Sitaram Kesri
D. Jayaprakash Narayan
Answer» A. Indira Gandhi
Explanation: Garibi Hatao Desh Bachao (Abolish poverty and rescue the country) was the theme and slogan of Indira Gandhi's 1971 election bid and later also used by her son Rajiv Gandhi. Later, this slogan was part of the 5th Five-Year Plan.
90.

Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution includes the procedure for the impeachment of the President?

A. Article-59
B. Article-71
C. Article-140
D. Article-61
Answer» D. Article-61
Explanation: Article 61 of Indian Constitution deals with the procedure for impeachment of the President. It states that when a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charge shall be preferred by either House of Parliament. The charges are to be framed in the form of resolution, signed at least by1/4thmembers of the total members of the House.
91.

In the Union Government, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible for the :

A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Lok Sabha
D. Parliament
Answer» C. Lok Sabha
Explanation: According to Article 75 of Indian Constitution, the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha). In simple terms, it means that all council of ministers stand united and are collectively (jointly) responsible for all the acts of omission and commission in the Lok Sabha.
92.

Which amidst the following States has a Legislative Council?

A. Bihar
B. Orissa
C. West Bengal
D. Punjab
Answer» A. Bihar
Explanation: The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twenty-eight) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh. In 2010 the Parliament of India passed an Act to re-establish a Legislative Council for a seventh state, Tamil Nadu, but implementation of the Act has been put on hold pending legal action; the state government has also expressed its opposition to the council's revival.
93.

Which of the following articles in the shape of the directive principles mentions the organisation of the village panchayats?

A. Article 40
B. Article 43
C. Article 44
D. Article 47
Answer» A. Article 40
Explanation: Article 40 states that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. Article 43 Living wage etc for workers Article 44 - Uniform civil code for the citizen. Article 47 -Duty of the state to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health.
94.

A 2 tier system is prescribed by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 for states with population less than -

A. 10 lakhs
B. 5 lakhs
C. 20 lakhs
D. none of these
Answer» C. 20 lakhs
Explanation: 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 provides for 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all the states having population of over 20 Lakhs.
95.

If the Election Commission is satisfied that a candidate has failed to lodge an account of election expenses, within the prescribed time and in the manner, for no good reason or justification, what is the period for which the EC can disqualify him to be a member or from continuing to be a member of the elected office from the date of the order?

A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Answer» B. 3 years
Explanation: Under section 10A of the RP Act, 1951, if the Election Commission is satisfied that a person has failed to lodge an account of election expenses with the time and in the manner required by or under that Act and he has no good reason or justification for the failure, it has the power to disqualify him for a period of 3 years for being chosen as, and for being, a member of either House of Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council of a State.
96.

The term of the Finance Commission is–

A. Ten years
B. Five years
C. Six years
D. Three years
Answer» B. Five years
Explanation: The President appoints a finance commission every five years.
97.

The Finance Commission is –

A. a permanent body
B. an annual body
C. a triennial body
D. a quinquennial body
Answer» D. a quinquennial body
Explanation: The Finance Commission Act of 1951 states the terms of qualification, appointment and disqualification, the term, eligibility and powers of the Finance Commission. As per the Constitution, the commission is appointed every five years and consists of a chairman and four other niembers.
98.

The responsibility of preparation of electoral roll in India rests with the –

A. Parliament
B. Local Administration
C. Election Commission
D. Returning Officer
Answer» C. Election Commission
Explanation: The Election Commission is a statutory body sat up under Article 324 of the Constitution of India for superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for, and the conduct of elections to the Parliament and to legislature of every state and the elections to the offices of the President and Vice President of India.
99.

Article 370 of the Constitution is applicable to the State of :

A. Nagaland
B. Mizoram
C. Manipur
D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer» D. Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation: Article 370 of the Indian constitution grants special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir. This article specifies that except for Defence, Foreign Affairs, Financeand Communications, (matters specified in the instrument of accession) the Indian Parliament needs the State Government's concurrence for applying all other laws.
100.

Which Article of the Constitution of India accords special status to the State of Jammu and Kashmir?

A. 324
B. 311
C. 370
D. 356
Answer» C. 370
Explanation: Article 370 of the Indian constitution grants special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir. This article specifies that except for Defence, Foreign Affairs, Finance and Communications, (matters specified in the instrument of accession) the Indian parliament needs the State Government's concurrence for applying all other laws.
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