1760+ Indian Polity and Constitution Solved MCQs

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1601.	Department of Official Language (Raj Bhasha Vibhag) comes under which one of the following Ministries? [CDS 2008]
A.	Ministry of Culture
B.	Ministry of Home Affairs
C.	Ministry of Human Resource Development
D.	Ministry of Information and Broad casting
Answer» B. Ministry of Home Affairs

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1602.	In which one of the following years did the Right to Information Act come into force? [CDS 2008]
A.	2003
B.	2004
C.	2005
D.	2006
Answer» C. 2005

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1603.	Holding a 'Bandh' was declared illegal for the first time in India by which one of the following High Courts? [CDS 2008]
A.	Rajasthan High Court
B.	Gujarat High Court
C.	Kerala High Court
D.	Maharashtra High Court
Answer» C. Kerala High Court

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1604.	Who among the following was the Finance Minister of India in the Interim Government during 1946-1947 ? [CDS 2008]
A.	R.K. Shanrnukharn Chetty
B.	John Mathai
C.	Liaquat Ali Khan
D.	Chintamanrao Deshmukh
Answer» A. R.K. Shanrnukharn Chetty

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1605.	The quarantine regulation for preventing entry of diseased plants into the country is done by which one of the following? [CDS 2008]
A.	National Botanical Research Institute
B.	Botanical Survey of India
C.	National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
D.	Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Answer» C. National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources

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1606.	The National River Conservation Directorate is under: [Asstt Comm 2008]
A.	Ministry of Agriculture
B.	Ministry of Environment and Forests
C.	Ministry of Earth Sciences
D.	Ministry of Water Resources
Answer» B. Ministry of Environment and Forests

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1607.	By Convention, who of the following is the Chairman of Press Council of India? [Asstt Comm 2008]
A.	An eminent journalist of India
B.	A senior Civil Services Officer
C.	A retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India
D.	The Union Minister of Information arid Broadcasting
Answer» C. A retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India

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1608.	Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts seeks that the size of the Councils of Ministers at the Centre and in a State must not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha and the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State, respectively? [IAS 2007]
A.	91st
B.	93rd
C.	95th
D.	97th
Answer» A. 91st

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1609.	Consider the following statements: 1. In India, the legislation passed by the Parliament is subject to judicial review. 2. The Constitution of India lays down the mechanism for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2

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1610.	Consider the following statements: 1. There is no provision in the Constitution of India to encourage equal pay for equal work for both men and women. 2. The Constitution of India does not define backward classes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2006]
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2

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1611.	Consider the following statements in respect of protection of copyright in India I. Copyright is a legal right given to creators of literacy, dramatic, musical and artistic works and produces of cinematograph films and sound recordings. II. Copyright protects only the expression and not the ideas. There is no copyright in an idea. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2009]
A.	I only
B.	II only
C.	Both I and II
D.	Neither I nor II
Answer» C. Both I and II

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1612.	Which one among the following commissions was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India? [IAS 2006]
A.	University Grants Commission
B.	National Human Rights Commission
C.	Election Commission
D.	Central Vigilance Commission
Answer» C. Election Commission

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1613.	Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [IAS 2006]
A.	States Reorganisation Act : Andhra Pradesh
B.	Treaty of Yandabu: Asom
C.	State of Bilaspur :Himachal Pradesh
D.	Year 1966: Gujarat becomes a State
Answer» D. Year 1966: Gujarat becomes a State

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1614.	Consider the following statements: 1. Free and compulsory education to the children of 6-14 years age group by the State was made a Fundamental Right by the 76th Amendment to the Constitution of India. 2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan seeks to provide computer education even in rural areas. 3. Education was included in the Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment, 1976 to the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above are correct? [IAS 2006]
A.	1, 2 and 3
B.	1 and 2
C.	2 and 3
D.	1 and 3
Answer» C. 2 and 3

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1615.	Which of the following statements is/are not violative of the principle of federalism? [NDA 2010] 1. The President of India takes over administration of provinces under the emergency 2. The Parliament of India has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent list of State list. 3. The distribution of powers between the Union and provinces is done through three different lists enumerated in the Constitution of India.
A.	1 and 2
B.	2 and 3
C.	3 only
D.	1 and 3
Answer» C. 3 only

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1616.	Which one of the following can be provided under RTI Act, 2005? [CDS 2010]
A.	Information leading to incitement of an offense
B.	Information leading to disclosure that may constitute contempt of court
C.	Conditional disclosure relating to information on intellectual property
D.	Information relating to Cabinet Papers recording deliberations of Council of Ministers
Answer» C. Conditional disclosure relating to information on intellectual property

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1617.	According to the Constitution (Fifty Second Amendment) Act 1985 asamended in 2003, a legislator attracts disqualification under the Tenth Schedule if 1. he voluntarily gives up the membership of the party on whose ticket he was elected. 2. he votes or abstains from voting contrary to any direction issued by his political party. 3. as a result of split, less than one third of the members formed a new group or party in the house. 4. a member who has been elected as an independent member joins any political party. Select the correct answer using the code given below [CDS 2009]
A.	II and III
B.	I, II and IV
C.	I and III
D.	I, II, III and IV
Answer» D. I, II, III and IV

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1618.	The National Commission for Women was created by [CDS 2012]
A.	an amendment in the Constitution of India
B.	a decision of the Union Cabinet
C.	an Act passed by the Parliament
D.	an order of the President of India
Answer» C. an Act passed by the Parliament

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1619.	Which one of the following States has granted Sanskrit language the status of the second official language of the State? [UP PCS 2011]
A.	Bihar
B.	Chhattisgarh
C.	Uttar Pradesh
D.	Uttarakhand
Answer» D. Uttarakhand

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1620.	Which of the following condition/conditions must be fulfilled by the NRIs to be eligible to vote in elections in India? 1. They must be physically present in their place of origin to exercise their franchise. 2. NRIs whether they have acquired citizenship of other countries or not are eligible to vote 3. Eligible NRIs have to register by filling up form 6-A with electoral registration office. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UP PCS 2011]
A.	1, 2 and 3
B.	1 and 3 only
C.	2 only
D.	3 only
Answer» B. 1 and 3 only

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1621.	There are different arguments given in favour of power sharing in a democratic political system. Which one of the following is not one of them? [CDS 2011]
A.	It reduces conflict among different communities
B.	Majority community does not impose its will on others
C.	Since all are affected by the policies of the government, they should be consulted in the governance of the country
D.	It speeds up the decision making process and improves the chances of unity of the country
Answer» B. Majority community does not impose its will on others

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1622.	The song 'Jana-Gana-Mana' composed by Rabindra Nath Tagore was first published in January 1912under the title of [CPO SI 2010]
A.	Jay He
B.	Rashtra Jagriti
C.	Bharat Vidhata
D.	Matribhoomi
Answer» C. Bharat Vidhata

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1623.	Who is the head of the National Defence Committee? [BPSC 2011]
A.	Home Minister
B.	Prime Minister
C.	President
D.	Vice-President
Answer» A. Home Minister

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1624.	In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages is it entitled to ? 1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions. 2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha. 3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister's 15-Point Programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT 2011]
A.	1 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 1 and 3 only

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1625.	Consider the following events: 1. Fourth general elections in India 2. Formation of Haryana State 3. Mysore named as Karnataka 4. Meghalaya and Tripura Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above? [IAS 2004]
A.	2, 1, 4, 3
B.	4, 3, 2, 1
C.	2, 3, 4, 1
D.	4, 1, 2, 3
Answer» A. 2, 1, 4, 3

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1626.	Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
A.	Emergency due to war declared for the first time - 1. October1962
B.	Lok Sabha held its first sitting - 2. May 1952
C.	Sarkaria Commission set up - 3. June 1983
D.	National Commission for Minorities set up - 4. April 1980
Answer» D. National Commission for Minorities set up - 4. April 1980

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1627.	Which one of the following is not an independent Department under the Government of India? [CDS 2009]
A.	Department of Atomic Energy
B.	Department of Bio-Technology
C.	Department of space
D.	Planning Commission
Answer» A. Department of Atomic Energy

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1628.	Which of the following is correctly matched?
A.	1960- Third general elections in India
B.	1958-Bombay bifurcated into Maharashtra and Gujarat
C.	1966-lndira Gandhi became Prime Minister
D.	1970-Nationalisation of banks
Answer» C. 1966-lndira Gandhi became Prime Minister

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1629.	Why is the year 1952 important in Indian History ?
A.	States Reorganisation Act was passed
B.	Haryana State was split
C.	First official census in India was held
D.	First general elections to the Lok Sabha were held
Answer» D. First general elections to the Lok Sabha were held

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1630.	The Sarkaria Commission has: I. Favoured the implementation of the three-language formula. II. Turned down the/demand for the abolition of the office of the Governor. III. Favoured liberal use of Article 356 of the Constitution in the interest of the country's integrity.
A.	I only
B.	II only
C.	I and II
D.	I, II and III
Answer» C. I and II

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1631.	Which one of the following is/are all-India services? I. Indian Administrative Service II. Indian Foreign Service III. Indian Police Service IV. Indian Defence Service
A.	I and II
B.	I and III
C.	II, III and IV
D.	I, II, III and IV
Answer» B. I and III

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1632.	The Constitution envisages:
A.	two types of civil services-administrative and police
B.	two types of civil services-Indian and Provincial
C.	three types of civil services-all- India, Central and regional
D.	three types of civil services-all- India, Central and State
Answer» D. three types of civil services-all- India, Central and State

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1633.	An aggrieved public servant of the Union can challenge the decisions of the Administrative Tribunal:
A.	before the Supreme Court
B.	before the High Court
C.	before both (a) and (b)
D.	before no court of law
Answer» A. before the Supreme Court

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1634.	Which of the following is/are instance(s) of violation of human rights? 1. A person was detained by the security forces while going for casting vote in Parliamentary Election. 2. A civilian was killed by the army while undertaking combing operation. [NDA 2010]
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2

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1635.	The President of USA is elected after every:
A.	3 years
B.	4 years
C.	5 years
D.	6 years
Answer» B. 4 years

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1636.	Territorial waters of India extends upto how many nautical miles? [IFS 1989]
A.	8
B.	12
C.	18
D.	22
Answer» B. 12

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1637.	Which is the highest ranking post among the following?
A.	Chief of the Air Staff
B.	Judge of the Supreme Court
C.	Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha
D.	Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer» D. Speaker of Lok Sabha

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1638.	The State having the largest population of scheduled castes is :
A.	Rajasthan
B.	Tamil Nadu
C.	Bihar
D.	Uttar Pradesh
Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh

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1639.	Which of the following countries has the briefest Constitution in the world?
A.	France
B.	USA
C.	UK
D.	Canada
Answer» B. USA

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1640.	Who was made the Home Minister when Jawaharlal Nehru formed the Interim Government in 1946 ? [Asstt Grade 1995]
A.	Baldev Singh
B.	Sardar Patel
C.	Mohd. Ali Jinnah
D.	Liaqat Ali Khan
Answer» B. Sardar Patel

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1641.	In which of the following States, no tribe has been declared as 'Scheduled' by the President? [IFS 1993]
A.	Uttar Pradesh
B.	Tamil Nadu
C.	Haryana
D.	Bihar
Answer» C. Haryana

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1642.	In the election of the President, the value of the vote of the Lok Sabha members: [Railways 1991]
A.	is same
B.	differs according to the geographical size of the respective State
C.	differs according to the number of votes a member represents
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. differs according to the number of votes a member represents

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1643.	The President of India is:
A.	Commander-in-Chief of Defence Forces
B.	Supreme Commander of Armed Forces
C.	Head of the Government
D.	Supreme Commander of Defence Forces of the Union and Executive Head of the Union
Answer» D. Supreme Commander of Defence Forces of the Union and Executive Head of the Union

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1644.	The President can be removed by the way of impeachment which can be made only:
A.	by the Supreme Court
B.	by the Rajya Sabha
C.	by the Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha through impeachment
D.	cannot be impeached
Answer» C. by the Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha through impeachment

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1645.	Which of the following statements is correct ?
A.	The President may continue to be a member of Parliament even after assuming charge of the Presidential office
B.	The President is not barred from holding any other office of profit even after assuming charge of Presidential office
C.	The President is entitled to use his official residence only on payment of rent fixed
D.	The emolument and allowances of the President shall not be diminished during his term of office
Answer» C. The President is entitled to use his official residence only on payment of rent fixed

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1646.	In the election of the President, each Member of the electoral college has:
A.	one vote
B.	as many votes as there are candidates
C.	one vote with value attached to it
D.	one vote with value attached to it and he can give as many preferences as there are candidates
Answer» D. one vote with value attached to it and he can give as many preferences as there are candidates

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1647.	The value of a vote of a Member of Parliament for the election of the President is determined by dividing the:
A.	nation's population as per the latest census by the number of Lok Sabha members
B.	nation's population as per the latest census by the total strength of the two Houses of Paliament
C.	the total value of votes of members of all the State Legislative Assemblies by the elected Members of the two Houses of Parliament
D.	particular State's population as per the latest census by the number of Members of Parliament elected from that State
Answer» C. the total value of votes of members of all the State Legislative Assemblies by the elected Members of the two Houses of Parliament

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1648.	Who administers the oath of office to the President?
A.	Chief Justice of India
B.	Speaker of Lok Sabha
C.	Prime Minister
D.	Vice-President
Answer» A. Chief Justice of India

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1649.	An individual who is not a member of either House of Parliament can be appointed a member of the Council of Ministers, but he has to become a member of either House within a period of: [RRB 1991]
A.	1 month
B.	2 months
C.	3 months
D.	6 months
Answer» D. 6 months

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1650.	Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the President of India? [Bank PO 1992]
A.	Elected members of Rajya Sabha
B.	Elected members of Lok Sabha
C.	Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each State
D.	Elected members of the Legislative Council
Answer» D. Elected members of the Legislative Council

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1651.	Who among the following enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister of the Indian Union?
A.	Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha
B.	Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission
C.	Secretary to the Government of India
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission

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1652.	The Chief Minister of Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the:
A.	President
B.	Prime Minister
C.	Lt. Governor
D.	Majority party in Legislature
Answer» C. Lt. Governor

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1653.	The five year term of the President is calculated from the:
A.	first day of the month he assumes charge
B.	first day of the month following the month he assumes charge
C.	day he assumes charge
D.	date of his election result
Answer» C. day he assumes charge

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1654.	If the President wants to resign from office, he may do so by writing to the:
A.	Vice-President
B.	Chief Justice of India
C.	Prime Minister
D.	Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer» A. Vice-President

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1655.	In which of the following situations does the President act in his own discretion? [Asstt Grade 1994]
A.	In appointing the Prime Minister
B.	In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration
C.	Both of the above
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration

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1656.	The minimum age required for becoming the Prime Minister of India is :
A.	25 years
B.	30 years
C.	40 years
D.	35 years
Answer» A. 25 years

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1657.	Which of the following regarding the election of the President is correct?
A.	A candidate securing the majority of votes is not automatically elected
B.	The Supreme Court has no jurisdiction in any doubt or dispute arising in connection with the election of the President
C.	The Presidential election cannot take place when one or more State Assemblies stand dissolved because all the State Assemblies form part of the Electoral College
D.	The total value of the votes allotted to both Houses of Parliament is much more than the total value of the votes of all the States taken together
Answer» A. A candidate securing the majority of votes is not automatically elected

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1658.	Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments to the President?
A.	They do not require any parliamentary sanction
B.	They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency
C.	They are shown separately in the budget
D.	They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India
Answer» D. They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India

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1659.	Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India?
A.	Speaker of the Lok Sabha
B.	Chief Justice of India
C.	Chief of the Air Force
D.	Chief of the Army
Answer» A. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

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1660.	The Constitution guarantees the following privileges to the President of India:
A.	No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the President in any court during his term of office
B.	No process for the arrest or impeachment of the President shall be issued from any court during his term of office
C.	The President shall not be answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his office or for any act done or purporting to be done by him in exercise of those powers and duties
D.	No civil proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted against the President in any court during the term of his office
Answer» D. No civil proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted against the President in any court during the term of his office

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1661.	The power to grant pardons, reprieve or remissions of punishment under Article 72 is exercised by the President of India:
A.	on the advice of the Prime Minister
B.	on his own as Head of the Union
C.	on the advice of Council of Ministers
D.	in consultation with the Prime Minister who tenders his opinion on the advice of his cabinet
Answer» C. on the advice of Council of Ministers

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1662.	The pardoning power given to the President of India under Article 72 can be exercised:
A.	only after the trial and on the sentence of conviction
B.	during or after trial but never before trial
C.	at any time before, during or after the trial
D.	either before or after the trial but never during the trial of the case
Answer» C. at any time before, during or after the trial

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1663.	The only President of India who was elected unopposed is : [CDS 1992]
A.	Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
B.	Dr. Zakir Hussain
C.	Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
D.	Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
Answer» C. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

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1664.	To elect the President of India, which one of the following election procedures is used? [IAS 1992]
A.	System of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote
B.	Proportional representation through list system
C.	Collective voting system
D.	Secondary voting system
Answer» A. System of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote

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1665.	The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto related to the: [IAS 1993]
A.	Hindu Code Bill
B.	PEPSU Appropriation Bill
C.	Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)
D.	Dowry Prohibition Bill
Answer» C. Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)

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1666.	If the President returns a Bill sent to him for his assent and the Parliament once again passes the Bill in Its original form, then the President:
A.	can once again return the Bill for further reconsideration
B.	can ask for a referendum on the Bill
C.	has to give assent to the Bill
D.	can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the bill
Answer» C. has to give assent to the Bill

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1667.	Which of the following is not true regarding the election of the President?
A.	The voting power of an MLA is made proportionate to the population he represents
B.	Voting power of the elected members of the Parliament is made equal to the voting power of all elected members of the Legislative Assemblies
C.	Voting power of the elected members of Parliament is determined by dividing the total voting power of the State by the number of elected members of the Parliament
D.	The voting power of an elected member of State Legislative Assembly is determined by dividing the total population of the State by the total number of members of Vidhan Sabha and further dividing the quotient obtained by 1000
Answer» D. The voting power of an elected member of State Legislative Assembly is determined by dividing the total population of the State by the total number of members of Vidhan Sabha and further dividing the quotient obtained by 1000

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1668.	Which of the following is not correct?
A.	The Supreme Command of the Defence Forces is vested. in the President
B.	The three Chiefs of Staff (Army, Navy and Air Force) are under the direct control of the President
C.	The resoonsibility of National Defence rests with the Union Cabinet
D.	All important questions having a bearing on defence are decided by the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister
Answer» B. The three Chiefs of Staff (Army, Navy and Air Force) are under the direct control of the President

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1669.	Who acts as the President of India when neither the President nor the Vice-President is available? [Asstt Grade 1992]
A.	Speakerof Lok Sabha
B.	Chief Justice of India
C.	Auditor General of India
D.	Senior most Governor of a State
Answer» B. Chief Justice of India

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1670.	Which is .true regarding the President of India? 1. He is the Chief Executive. 2. He is the Supreme Commander of the armed forces. 3. He is the titular head of the State. 4. He is part of the Union Legislature.
A.	I and III
B.	I and II
C.	II, III and IV
D.	I, II, III and IV
Answer» D. I, II, III and IV

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1671.	Who among the following' are appointed by the President of India? [IAS 1994] I. Chairman, Finance Commission II. Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission III. Chief Minister of a Union Territory
A.	I only
B.	I and II
C.	I and III
D.	II and III
Answer» B. I and II

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1672.	An ordinance promulagated by the President:
A.	will lapse automatically after 2months
B.	will lapse on the expiration of 6 weeks from the meeting of the Parliament
C.	will automatically become a law after 6 months
D.	will continue to be in force till it is superseded by an Act of the Parliament
Answer» B. will lapse on the expiration of 6 weeks from the meeting of the Parliament

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1673.	Appointment of the members of the Council of Ministers is made by the President:
A.	on the advice of the Prime Minister
B.	in his own discretion
C.	on the advice of the Vice- President
D.	on the basis of election results
Answer» A. on the advice of the Prime Minister

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1674.	Who among the following are appointed by the President of India? [NDA 1995] I. Governors of States. II. The Chief Justice and Judges of High Courts. III. The Chief Justice and the Judges of the Supreme Court. IV. The Vice-President.
A.	I and II
B.	I, II and III
C.	II, III and IV
D.	I, III and IV
Answer» B. I, II and III

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1675.	When the Vice-President officiates as President, he draws the salary of:
A.	President
B.	Member of Parliament
C.	Chairman of Rajya Sabha
D.	Both (a) and (c)
Answer» A. President

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1676.	Which of the following is correct ?
A.	If both the President and Vice-President resign, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha will act as President till a new President is elected
B.	The Constitution of India prescribes both the minimum and maximum age limits for contesting the Presidential election
C.	In the event of resignation of the President, the Vice-President will act as President for the residual period of the President's tenure
D.	In India, the President is part of the Parliament
Answer» D. In India, the President is part of the Parliament

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1677.	The position of the Vice-President of India resembles, to a great extent, the position of the Vice-President of:
A.	USA
B.	Russia
C.	Italy
D.	New Zealand
Answer» A. USA

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1678.	The Vice-President's letter of resignation is to be addressed to the:
A.	Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B.	Chief Justice of India
C.	President
D.	Speaker
Answer» C. President

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1679.	The candidate for Vice-Presidential election must possess the qualifications prescribed for the Presidential candidate except that ne must be :
A.	a citizen of India
B.	over 35 years of age
C.	holding no office of profit under the Government
D.	qualified to be a member of the Rajya Sabha
Answer» D. qualified to be a member of the Rajya Sabha

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1680.	Who has the authority to remove the Vice-President from his office before the expiry of his term?
A.	Rajya Sabha
B.	Parliament
C.	Lok Sabha
D.	Supreme Court
Answer» A. Rajya Sabha

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1681.	Which one of the following resigned as Vice-President to contest for the office of the President?
A.	Dr. S.Radhakrishnan
B.	V.V. Giri
C.	Fakhruddin AIi Ahmed
D.	Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
Answer» B. V.V. Giri

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1682.	When the Chairman of Rajya Sabha acts as President, the duties of the Chairman are performed by :
A.	himself
B.	a newly elected Chairman
C.	the Deputy Chairman
D.	a member of Rajya Sabha deputed by the Chairman
Answer» C. the Deputy Chairman

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1683.	Disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President are settled:
A.	in the Supreme Court
B.	by the Election Commission
C.	by a Parliamentary Committee
D.	in the Supreme Court of High Courts
Answer» A. in the Supreme Court

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1684.	What function is specifically prescribed by the Constitution for the Vice-President of India?
A.	Vice-Chancellorship of Universities
B.	Chairman of Rajya Sabha
C.	To assist the President in times of Emergency
D.	None of the above is correct
Answer» B. Chairman of Rajya Sabha

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1685.	When the Vice-President acts as President he gets the emoluments of the :
A.	President
B.	Vice-President
C.	Chairman of Rajya Sabha
D.	President in addition to what he gets as Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Answer» A. President

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1686.	An election to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice-President occurring by reason of his death, resignation or removal, has to be held:
A.	within six months of the occurence of the vacancy
B.	within a year of the occurrence of the vacancy
C.	as soon as possible after the occurrence of the vacancy
D.	after the expiration of the term if the remaining period is less than three months
Answer» C. as soon as possible after the occurrence of the vacancy

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1687.	Who elects the Vice-President?
A.	The same electoral college which elects the President
B.	Members of the Rajya Sabha
C.	An electoral college consisting of members of Parliament
D.	Members of Parliament at a joint Meeting
Answer» C. An electoral college consisting of members of Parliament

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1688.	The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in the: [IAS 2004]
A.	Lok Sabha alone
B.	either House of Parliament
C.	Joint Sitting of Parliament
D.	Rajya Sabha alone
Answer» D. Rajya Sabha alone

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1689.	Consider the following statements regarding the Vice-President of India: 1. The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of all the members of the both Houses of Parliament. 2. The Constitution is silent about a person who is to discharge the duties of the VicePresident during the period of vacancy. Which of these statements is/are correct? [CDS 2004]
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2

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1690.	If a resolution impeaching the President is passed, the President is considered to have been removed:
A.	from the date on which the resolution is passed
B.	once the Chief Justice of India takes out an order to the effect
C.	as soon as the Gazette of India notifies it
D.	once the new incumbent is elected
Answer» A. from the date on which the resolution is passed

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1691.	A resolution for impeaching the President can be moved after at least fourteen days' notice signed by :
A.	not less than 50 members of the House
B.	not less than one-third of the total number of members of the House
C.	not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of the House
D.	at least 100 members of Lok Sabha and 50 members of Rajya Sabha
Answer» C. not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of the House

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1692.	The Constitution:
A.	is silent on the President's re-election to the office
B.	allows re-election of a person to the President's post
C.	restricts a person to remain President for only two terms
D.	has been amended to allow a person only one term as President
Answer» B. allows re-election of a person to the President's post

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1693.	Which of the following groups take/takes part in the election of the President of India? 1. All Members of Parliament. 2. All Members of State Legislative Assemblies. 3. Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies. 4. Elected members of State Legislative Councils.
A.	I and III
B.	I and II
C.	I only
D.	III only
Answer» D. III only

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1694.	The executive authority of the Union is vested by the Constitution in the:
A.	Prime Minister
B.	President
C.	Cabinet
D.	Union Legislature
Answer» B. President

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1695.	The legislative powers of the President include all the following but:
A.	the power-to summon or prorogue the Houses of Parliament
B.	the power to summon a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve a deadlock
C.	the power of nominating 12 members to the Lok Sabha
D.	the right to address either House at any time and it requires the attendance of members for this purpose
Answer» C. the power of nominating 12 members to the Lok Sabha

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1696.	Which of the following Chief Justices of India has acted as President of India?
A.	M. Hidayatullah
B.	P.B. Gajendra Gadkar
C.	P.N. Bhagwati
D.	All of the above
Answer» A. M. Hidayatullah

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1697.	Which of the following statements regarding the pardoning powers of the President is/are not correct? 1. He has the pardoning power in respect of sentence by court martial. 2. He can grant reprieve and respite in case of punishment for an offence against any law of the land, Union or State. 3. He alone can pardon a sentence of death. 4. His exercise of the power of pardon is open to judicial review.
A.	I and III
B.	II and III
C.	I and IV
D.	II and IV
Answer» B. II and III

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1698.	Mark the correct response:
A.	It is the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President, whenever he requires
B.	The Prime Minister need not communicate all decisions to the President
C.	It is not obligatory on the part of Prime Minister to communicate the decision to the President
D.	The President cannot compel the Prime Minister to give the information he has
Answer» A. It is the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President, whenever he requires

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1699.	Mark the correct response:
A.	The President has power to remove the Prime Minister but not any of his ministers unless so advised by the Prime Minister
B.	The President has power neither to remove the Prime Minister nor any of his ministers unless the Prime Minister loses the support of majority in Lok Sabha and tenders his resignation
C.	The President can remove Prime Minister the moment he loses his majority in the Lok Sabha
D.	The President has a power to remove any of the ministers at his pleasure
Answer» B. The President has power neither to remove the Prime Minister nor any of his ministers unless the Prime Minister loses the support of majority in Lok Sabha and tenders his resignation

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1700.	When charge against the President is preferred by either' House of Parliament and is being investigated by other House:
A.	the President has a right to appear and to be represented at such investigation
B.	the President has no right to appear and to be represented at such investigation
C.	the President has a right of representation but he does not have a right of personal hearing
D.	the President has a right to appear and to be represented either personally or through a legal practitioner
Answer» D. the President has a right to appear and to be represented either personally or through a legal practitioner

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1760+ Indian Polity and Constitution Solved MCQs

Department of Official Language (Raj Bhasha Vibhag) comes under which one of the following Ministries? [CDS 2008]

In which one of the following years did the Right to Information Act come into force? [CDS 2008]

Holding a 'Bandh' was declared illegal for the first time in India by which one of the following High Courts? [CDS 2008]

Who among the following was the Finance Minister of India in the Interim Government during 1946-1947 ? [CDS 2008]

The quarantine regulation for preventing entry of diseased plants into the country is done by which one of the following? [CDS 2008]

The National River Conservation Directorate is under: [Asstt Comm 2008]

By Convention, who of the following is the Chairman of Press Council of India? [Asstt Comm 2008]

Consider the following statements: 1. In India, the legislation passed by the Parliament is subject to judicial review. 2. The Constitution of India lays down the mechanism for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]

Consider the following statements: 1. There is no provision in the Constitution of India to encourage equal pay for equal work for both men and women. 2. The Constitution of India does not define backward classes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2006]

Which one among the following commissions was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India? [IAS 2006]

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [IAS 2006]

Which one of the following can be provided under RTI Act, 2005? [CDS 2010]

The National Commission for Women was created by [CDS 2012]

Which one of the following States has granted Sanskrit language the status of the second official language of the State? [UP PCS 2011]

There are different arguments given in favour of power sharing in a democratic political system. Which one of the following is not one of them? [CDS 2011]

The song 'Jana-Gana-Mana' composed by Rabindra Nath Tagore was first published in January 1912under the title of [CPO SI 2010]

Who is the head of the National Defence Committee? [BPSC 2011]

Consider the following events: 1. Fourth general elections in India 2. Formation of Haryana State 3. Mysore named as Karnataka 4. Meghalaya and Tripura Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above? [IAS 2004]

Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

Which one of the following is not an independent Department under the Government of India? [CDS 2009]

Which of the following is correctly matched?

Why is the year 1952 important in Indian History ?

The Sarkaria Commission has: I. Favoured the implementation of the three-language formula. II. Turned down the/demand for the abolition of the office of the Governor. III. Favoured liberal use of Article 356 of the Constitution in the interest of the country's integrity.

Which one of the following is/are all-India services? I. Indian Administrative Service II. Indian Foreign Service III. Indian Police Service IV. Indian Defence Service

The Constitution envisages:

An aggrieved public servant of the Union can challenge the decisions of the Administrative Tribunal:

Which of the following is/are instance(s) of violation of human rights? 1. A person was detained by the security forces while going for casting vote in Parliamentary Election. 2. A civilian was killed by the army while undertaking combing operation. [NDA 2010]

The President of USA is elected after every:

Territorial waters of India extends upto how many nautical miles? [IFS 1989]

Which is the highest ranking post among the following?

The State having the largest population of scheduled castes is :

Which of the following countries has the briefest Constitution in the world?

Who was made the Home Minister when Jawaharlal Nehru formed the Interim Government in 1946 ? [Asstt Grade 1995]

In which of the following States, no tribe has been declared as 'Scheduled' by the President? [IFS 1993]

In the election of the President, the value of the vote of the Lok Sabha members: [Railways 1991]

The President of India is:

The President can be removed by the way of impeachment which can be made only:

Which of the following statements is correct ?

In the election of the President, each Member of the electoral college has:

The value of a vote of a Member of Parliament for the election of the President is determined by dividing the:

Who administers the oath of office to the President?

An individual who is not a member of either House of Parliament can be appointed a member of the Council of Ministers, but he has to become a member of either House within a period of: [RRB 1991]

Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the President of India? [Bank PO 1992]

Who among the following enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister of the Indian Union?

The Chief Minister of Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the:

The five year term of the President is calculated from the:

If the President wants to resign from office, he may do so by writing to the:

In which of the following situations does the President act in his own discretion? [Asstt Grade 1994]

The minimum age required for becoming the Prime Minister of India is :

Which of the following regarding the election of the President is correct?

Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments to the President?

Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India?

The Constitution guarantees the following privileges to the President of India:

The power to grant pardons, reprieve or remissions of punishment under Article 72 is exercised by the President of India:

The pardoning power given to the President of India under Article 72 can be exercised:

The only President of India who was elected unopposed is : [CDS 1992]

To elect the President of India, which one of the following election procedures is used? [IAS 1992]

The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto related to the: [IAS 1993]

If the President returns a Bill sent to him for his assent and the Parliament once again passes the Bill in Its original form, then the President:

Which of the following is not true regarding the election of the President?

Which of the following is not correct?

Who acts as the President of India when neither the President nor the Vice-President is available? [Asstt Grade 1992]

Which is .true regarding the President of India? 1. He is the Chief Executive. 2. He is the Supreme Commander of the armed forces. 3. He is the titular head of the State. 4. He is part of the Union Legislature.

Who among the following' are appointed by the President of India? [IAS 1994] I. Chairman, Finance Commission II. Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission III. Chief Minister of a Union Territory

An ordinance promulagated by the President:

Appointment of the members of the Council of Ministers is made by the President:

Who among the following are appointed by the President of India? [NDA 1995] I. Governors of States. II. The Chief Justice and Judges of High Courts. III. The Chief Justice and the Judges of the Supreme Court. IV. The Vice-President.

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

Which of the following is correct ?

The position of the Vice-President of India resembles, to a great extent, the position of the Vice-President of:

The Vice-President's letter of resignation is to be addressed to the:

The candidate for Vice-Presidential election must possess the qualifications prescribed for the Presidential candidate except that ne must be :

Who has the authority to remove the Vice-President from his office before the expiry of his term?

Which one of the following resigned as Vice-President to contest for the office of the President?

When the Chairman of Rajya Sabha acts as President, the duties of the Chairman are performed by :

Disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President are settled:

What function is specifically prescribed by the Constitution for the Vice-President of India?

When the Vice-President acts as President he gets the emoluments of the :

An election to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice-President occurring by reason of his death, resignation or removal, has to be held:

Consider the following statements:
1. In India, the legislation passed by the Parliament is subject to judicial review.
2. The Constitution of India lays down the mechanism for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]

Consider the following statements:
1. There is no provision in the Constitution of India to encourage equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
2. The Constitution of India does not define backward classes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2006]

Consider the following events:
1. Fourth general elections in India
2. Formation of Haryana State
3. Mysore named as Karnataka
4. Meghalaya and Tripura
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above? [IAS 2004]

The Sarkaria Commission has:
I. Favoured the implementation of the three-language formula.
II. Turned down the/demand for the abolition of the office of the Governor.
III. Favoured liberal use of Article 356 of the Constitution in the interest of the country's integrity.

Which one of the following is/are all-India services?
I. Indian Administrative Service
II. Indian Foreign Service
III. Indian Police Service
IV. Indian Defence Service

Which of the following is/are instance(s) of violation of human rights?
1. A person was detained by the security forces while going for casting vote in Parliamentary Election.
2. A civilian was killed by the army while undertaking combing operation. [NDA 2010]

Who among the following' are appointed by the President of India? [IAS 1994]
I. Chairman, Finance Commission
II. Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission
III. Chief Minister of a Union Territory

Who among the following are appointed by the President of India? [NDA 1995]
I. Governors of States.
II. The Chief Justice and Judges of High Courts.
III. The Chief Justice and the Judges of the Supreme Court.
IV. The Vice-President.

Which of the following groups take/takes part in the election of the President of India?
1. All Members of Parliament.
2. All Members of State Legislative Assemblies.
3. Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies.
4. Elected members of State Legislative Councils.