1760+ Indian Polity and Constitution Solved MCQs

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51.	State Governors are
A.	instruments of control of the Centre over the States
B.	nominees of the Chief Ministers
C.	elected by the State Legislatures
D.	elected by Union Parliament
Answer» A. instruments of control of the Centre over the States

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52.	A person, who is not a Member of Parliament, if appointed a minister, shall become a Member of either House of Parliament within
A.	6 months
B.	2 months
C.	9 months
D.	1 year
Answer» A. 6 months

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53.	Ordinances issued by a State Governor are subject to the approval of the
A.	President of India
B.	Chief Minister of the State
C.	Union Parliament
D.	State Legislature concerned
Answer» D. State Legislature concerned

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54.	The Prime Minister of India who did not face the Union Parliament was
A.	Morarji Desai
B.	Lal Bahadur Shastri
C.	Charan Singh
D.	Rajiv Gandhi
Answer» C. Charan Singh

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55.	The competent authority to amend the Fundamental Rights is the
A.	Union Parliament
B.	President of India
C.	Lok Sabha
D.	Supreme Court of India
Answer» A. Union Parliament

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56.	Does the President of India enjoy veto power?
A.	Yes
B.	No
C.	Only in respect of Money Bills
D.	The Constitution is silent on this point
Answer» A. Yes

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57.	The office of the Prime Minister of India has a _____ basis.
A.	constitutional
B.	statutory
C.	conventional
D.	historical
Answer» A. constitutional

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58.	The real executive powers under Parliamentary Government rests with the
A.	Prime Minister
B.	Head of the State
C.	Parliament
D.	Council of Ministers
Answer» D. Council of Ministers

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59.	The theory of "basic structure" of the Constitution was propounded by the Supreme Court in the
A.	Golaknath Case
B.	Kesavananda Bharati Case
C.	AK Gopalan Case
D.	Minerva Mills Case
Answer» B. Kesavananda Bharati Case

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60.	Which of the following is not a duty of the Election Commission?
A.	To give recognition to political parties
B.	To lay down general rules and guidelines for elections
C.	To determine constituencies and to prepare the electoral rolls
D.	To provide adequate campaign funds for the candidates
Answer» D. To provide adequate campaign funds for the candidates

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61.	Universal Adult Franchise implies a right to vote to all
A.	residents of the State
B.	adult residents of the State
C.	adult citizens of the State
D.	adult male citizens of the State
Answer» C. adult citizens of the State

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62.	Which is the official language of the State of Jammu and Kashmir?
A.	Kashmiri
B.	Urdu
C.	Hindi
D.	English
Answer» B. Urdu

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63.	The framers or the Constitution decided to live importance to Panchayati Raj and directed the State to take steps to organize village panchayats as units or self-government under Article
A.	39
B.	40
C.	38
D.	41
Answer» B. 40

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64.	The Prime Minister is generally a
A.	Member of the Lok Sabha
B.	Member of the Rajya Sabha
C.	Member of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha as well
D.	Nominated Member of Parliament
Answer» A. Member of the Lok Sabha

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65.	The Supreme Court functions from New Delhi, but it can sit elsewhere
A.	if a majority of the Judges of the Court so decide
B.	with the approval of the President
C.	with the approval of the Parliament
D.	at the specific request of a State High Court
Answer» B. with the approval of the President

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66.	When the Governor or a State dies in office, who takes over as acting Governor?
A.	Chief Minister of the State
B.	Chief Justice of the State High Court
C.	Anyone designated by the President
D.	Governor of a neighbouring State
Answer» B. Chief Justice of the State High Court

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67.	The Preamble to the Constitution defines the four objectives or the Indian Republic. Find the odd one out.
A.	Equality
B.	Fraternity
C.	Harmony
D.	Liberty
Answer» C. Harmony

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68.	The Representation of the Peoples Act was passed by Parliament in
A.	1950
B.	1952
C.	1953
D.	1951
Answer» D. 1951

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69.	Which one or the following States does not have a Legislative Council so far even though the Constitution provides for it?
A.	Bihar
B.	Karnataka
C.	Madhya Pradesh
D.	Maharashtra
Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh

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70.	In the case or a dispute in the Presidential election, the issue is referred to the
A.	Chief Election Commissioner
B.	Parliament
C.	Supreme Court
D.	Prime Minister
Answer» C. Supreme Court

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71.	The President of Indian enjoys the same Constitutional authority as the
A.	British Monarch
B.	President of the USA
C.	President of Myanmar
D.	British Prime Minister
Answer» A. British Monarch

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72.	What are the powers or the Rajya Sabha regarding Money Bills? The House
A.	can amend them
B.	can reject them
C.	can withhold them for 14 days to make recommendations
D.	has no power over Money Bills
Answer» C. can withhold them for 14 days to make recommendations

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73.	If the President dies or resigns or is otherwise incapacitated and as a result, the Presidential office becomes vacant, the Vice- President will act as President only for a maximum period of
A.	three months
B.	six months
C.	nine months
D.	one year
Answer» B. six months

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74.	Whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the does not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the House after the dissolution.
A.	Prime Minister
B.	Speaker
C.	Finance Minister
D.	Defence Minister
Answer» B. Speaker

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75.	Who among the following had the longest tenure as President or India?
A.	VV Giri
B.	Dr Rajendra Prasad
C.	FA Ahmed
D.	N Sanjeeva Reddy
Answer» B. Dr Rajendra Prasad

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76.	Who among the following had the shortest tenure as Prime Minister of India?
A.	Morarji Desai
B.	Lal Bahadur Shastri
C.	Charan Singh
D.	Rajiv Gandhi
Answer» C. Charan Singh

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77.	A Constitution can be developed through
A.	amendments
B.	customs and usages
C.	Judicial interpretations
D.	All the three
Answer» D. All the three

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78.	The Indian Army General who had earned the sobriquet 'Sparrow' was
A.	KM Cariappa
B.	Sam J Manekshaw
C.	Rajinder Singh
D.	KS Thimmayya
Answer» C. Rajinder Singh

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79.	The question of disqualification of a member of a State Legislature shall be decided by the Governor after consultation with the
A.	Chief Minister
B.	Election Commission
C.	Supreme Court
D.	Public Service Commission
Answer» B. Election Commission

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80.	Before 1956, the present Kerala State was known as
A.	Travancore
B.	Cochin
C.	Travancore-Cochin
D.	Malabar
Answer» C. Travancore-Cochin

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81.	The first linguistic State, born in 1953, was
A.	Andhra
B.	Saurashtra
C.	Gujarat
D.	Maharashtra
Answer» A. Andhra

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82.	The Speaker of the Lok Sabha will address his letter of resignation to the
A.	President
B.	Prime Minister
C.	Deputy Speaker
D.	Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
Answer» C. Deputy Speaker

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83.	Article 1 of the Indian Constitution states: India, that is Bharat, shall be a
A.	Dominion
B.	Federation
C.	Conglomeration
D.	Union of States
Answer» D. Union of States

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84.	The State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive, in terms of Article
A.	48
B.	49
C.	50
D.	51
Answer» C. 50

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85.	The Special Officer for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes shall be appointed by the
A.	Prime Minister
B.	Home Minister
C.	Law Minister
D.	President
Answer» D. President

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86.	Grants-in-aid are provided to such States as are in need of assistance, by the
A.	Union Parliament
B.	President
C.	Finance Commission
D.	Planning Commission
Answer» A. Union Parliament

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87.	In the event of receiving the resignation of the President, the Vice-President shall forthwith communicate the fact to the
A.	Prime Minister of India
B.	Speaker of the Lok Sabha
C.	Chief of the Army Staff
D.	Chief Justice of India
Answer» B. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

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88.	How many Parliamentary Constituencies are there in the Union Territory of Puducherry?
A.	One
B.	Two
C.	Three
D.	Four
Answer» A. One

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89.	Which one of the following schedules of the constitution of India contains provisions regarding Anti Defection Act?
A.	Second Schedule
B.	Fifth Schedule
C.	Eighth Schedule
D.	Tenth Schedule
Answer» D. Tenth Schedule

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90.	The inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution was welcomed by
A.	the Union Cabinet only
B.	the ruling party only
C.	the opposition parties only
D.	both the Houses of Parliament unanimously
Answer» D. both the Houses of Parliament unanimously

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91.	The President nominates persons to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in that order
A.	4 and 10
B.	2 and 14
C.	2 and 10
D.	2 and 12
Answer» D. 2 and 12

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92.	The Indian National Congress lost power at the Centre in the general elections held in
A.	1967
B.	1971
C.	1977
D.	1980
Answer» C. 1977

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93.	Does the Constitution provide for a Deputy Prime Minister?
A.	Yes
B.	No
C.	Yes, during an Emergency
D.	Yes, during a Financial Emergency
Answer» B. No

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94.	Does the Indian Constitution envisage double citizenship?
A.	Yes
B.	No
C.	Yes, in exceptional cases with Parliament's consent
D.	Yes, in the case of all foreigners
Answer» B. No

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95.	The fundamental rights of Indian citizens can be suspended by the
A.	Supreme Court of India
B.	Union Parliament
C.	President of India
D.	President, in consultation with the Attorney General for India
Answer» C. President of India

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96.	The main factor which has inhibited the Government in the implementation of Directive Principles or State policy has been
A.	fear of agitations and protests
B.	fear of strictures from the judiciary
C.	fear of opposition
D.	resources crunch
Answer» D. resources crunch

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97.	The first Governor-General of free India was
A.	Lord Mountbatten
B.	C Rajagopalaehari
C.	Dr Rajendra Prasad
D.	Lord Wavell
Answer» A. Lord Mountbatten

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98.	Before assuming office as the President of the Republic, Dr Rajendra Prasad was the
A.	President of the Constituent Assembly of India
B.	Vice-President of India
C.	Interim Prime Minister
D.	Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly
Answer» A. President of the Constituent Assembly of India

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99.	India was not a State before15th August 1947, because it had no
A.	Sovereignty
B.	Constitution
C.	Elected Government
D.	Parliament
Answer» A. Sovereignty

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100.	The Constitution of India provides for a federal system with
A.	a weak centre
B.	an omnipotent centre
C.	a strong centre
D.	a centre which enjoys co-equal powers with the states
Answer» C. a strong centre

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1760+ Indian Polity and Constitution Solved MCQs

State Governors are

A person, who is not a Member of Parliament, if appointed a minister, shall become a Member of either House of Parliament within

Ordinances issued by a State Governor are subject to the approval of the

The Prime Minister of India who did not face the Union Parliament was

The competent authority to amend the Fundamental Rights is the

Does the President of India enjoy veto power?

The office of the Prime Minister of India has a _____ basis.

The real executive powers under Parliamentary Government rests with the

The theory of "basic structure" of the Constitution was propounded by the Supreme Court in the

Which of the following is not a duty of the Election Commission?

Universal Adult Franchise implies a right to vote to all

Which is the official language of the State of Jammu and Kashmir?

The framers or the Constitution decided to live importance to Panchayati Raj and directed the State to take steps to organize village panchayats as units or self-government under Article

The Prime Minister is generally a

The Supreme Court functions from New Delhi, but it can sit elsewhere

When the Governor or a State dies in office, who takes over as acting Governor?

The Preamble to the Constitution defines the four objectives or the Indian Republic. Find the odd one out.

The Representation of the Peoples Act was passed by Parliament in

Which one or the following States does not have a Legislative Council so far even though the Constitution provides for it?

In the case or a dispute in the Presidential election, the issue is referred to the

The President of Indian enjoys the same Constitutional authority as the

What are the powers or the Rajya Sabha regarding Money Bills? The House

If the President dies or resigns or is otherwise incapacitated and as a result, the Presidential office becomes vacant, the Vice- President will act as President only for a maximum period of

Whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the does not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the House after the dissolution.

Who among the following had the longest tenure as President or India?

Who among the following had the shortest tenure as Prime Minister of India?

A Constitution can be developed through

The Indian Army General who had earned the sobriquet 'Sparrow' was

The question of disqualification of a member of a State Legislature shall be decided by the Governor after consultation with the

Before 1956, the present Kerala State was known as

The first linguistic State, born in 1953, was

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha will address his letter of resignation to the

Article 1 of the Indian Constitution states: India, that is Bharat, shall be a

The State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive, in terms of Article

The Special Officer for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes shall be appointed by the

Grants-in-aid are provided to such States as are in need of assistance, by the

In the event of receiving the resignation of the President, the Vice-President shall forthwith communicate the fact to the

How many Parliamentary Constituencies are there in the Union Territory of Puducherry?

Which one of the following schedules of the constitution of India contains provisions regarding Anti Defection Act?

The inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution was welcomed by

The President nominates persons to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in that order

The Indian National Congress lost power at the Centre in the general elections held in

Does the Constitution provide for a Deputy Prime Minister?

Does the Indian Constitution envisage double citizenship?

The fundamental rights of Indian citizens can be suspended by the

The main factor which has inhibited the Government in the implementation of Directive Principles or State policy has been

The first Governor-General of free India was

Before assuming office as the President of the Republic, Dr Rajendra Prasad was the

India was not a State before15th August 1947, because it had no

The Constitution of India provides for a federal system with