Indian Polity & Constitution MCQs
Indian Polity & Constitution Objective / Multiple Choice (MCQs) Questions for Preparation of SSC-CGL, UPSC Civil Services, NDA, CDS, Railways and State Level Public Services Examinations of 2020-2021
21. Which among the following is true regarding amendments of the constitution with provisions which affect the federal character of the constitution?
[A] They can be amended by a simple majority
[B] They can be amended by a 2/3 majority of both the houses of parliament
[C] They can be amended by not only a 2/3 majority of the parliament but also ratification by at least 1/2 of the states
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [They can be amended by not only a 2/3 majority of the parliament but also ratification by at least 1/2 of the states]
Notes:
The amendments which affect the federal character of the constitution need to be passed by special majority of the parliament and also need ratification by half of the State Legislatures.
22. Who among the following decides the Foreign Policy of India?
[A] President
[B] Prime minister
[C] Parliament
[D] Council of ministers
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Correct Answer: D [Council of ministers]
23. There shall be a President of India” which article says this?
[A] Article 52
[B] Article 53
[C] Article 54
[D] Article 55
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Correct Answer: A [Article 52]
24. Which among the following schedules is related to the responsibilities of Municipalities?
[A] 9th
[B] 10th
[C] 11th
[D] 12th
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Correct Answer: D [12th]
Notes:
Twelfth Schedule was added by 74th amendment and enlists the subjects under Municipalities or urban local government.
25. A persons when decides to make an application to acquire Citizenship of India by registration must have finished his living in India for ___?
[A] 3 years
[B] 5 years
[C] 7 years
[D] 10 years
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Correct Answer: C [7 years]
Notes:
If the person is of Indian origin, then he / she has to be ordinary resident of India for seven years before making application towards getting citizenship by registration.
26. Which among the following state does not have a bicameral legislature?
[A] Maharastra
[B] Bihar
[C] West Bengal
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [West Bengal]
Notes:
The 7 states with bicameral legislature are Bihar, Maharastra, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
27. To deal with the common problems of Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram a North Eastern Council was set up in which year?
[A] 1965
[B] 1968
[C] 1971
[D] 1975
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Correct Answer: C [1971]
Notes:
North Eastern Council is a statutory, advisory body established in 1971 via the North Eastern Council Act, 1971 for three key objectives viz. balanced development of the North Eastern Region; effecting better inter-state coordination; and maintaining security and public order in the region.
The council consists of eight member states of the North Eastern Region, viz., Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. In 2002, Sikkim became the eighth member state of the Council. The Secretariat (Headquarters) of the Council is located at Shillong, Meghalaya.
28. Which among the following is an apex body under Panchayati Raj?
[A] Zila parishad
[B] Panchayat Samiti
[C] Mandal Parishad
[D] Gramsabha
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Correct Answer: A [Zila parishad]
29. What is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha ?
[A] 232
[B] 250
[C] 245
[D] 240
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Correct Answer: B [250]
Notes:
Rajya Sabha is the upper house of parliament which represents the states and union territories. Its membership is fixed to maximum 250 members of which 238 are elected by the representatives of states and union territories while 12 members are nominated by President on account of their excellence in literature, science, art or social service. The present strength of the Rajya Sabha is 245, of whom 233 are representatives of the States/Union Territories and 12 are nominated by the President.
30. Dr. T. M. Nair is related to which of the following ?
[A] Justice party
[B] Labour party of India
[C] Forward Bloc
[D] Trade union
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Correct Answer: A [Justice party]
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