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
91. The writ of mandamus cannot be issued against which of the following?
[A] A private individual
[B] President of India
[C] State Governors
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The writ of mandamus cannot be issued (i) against a private individual; (ii) to enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force; (iii) discretionary duty that is not mandatory; (iv) to enforce a contractual obligation; (v) against the President of India; (vi) State governors; and (vii) against the chief justice of a high court acting in judicial capacity.
92. Which of the following Articles directs the State government to organize Village Panchayats?
[A] Article 39
[B] Article 48
[C] Article 40
[D] Article 47
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Correct Answer: C [Article 40]
Notes:
The Article 40 of the Directive Principles of the Constitution of India directs the State government to organize village panchayats and endow them with the necessary powers and authority to enable them to function as units of self government.
93. Which of the following does not come under Fundamental Rights of the Constitution of India?
[A] Right to Freedom of Religion
[B] Right Against Exploitation
[C] Equal Pay for Equal Work
[D] Equality Before Law
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Correct Answer: C [Equal Pay for Equal Work]
Notes:
Equal Pay for Equal has been enshrined in the Indian Constitution in Article 39(d) in Part IV of the Directive Principle of State Policy. It directs the State that there should be equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
94. Which of the following amendment is related to the formation of cooperative societies?
[A] 97th Amendment Act of 2011
[B] 42nd Amendment Act of 1976
[C] 44th Amendment Act of 1974
[D] 86th Amendment Act of 2002
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Correct Answer: A [97th Amendment Act of 2011]
Notes:
The 97th Amendment Act of 2011 requires the state to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies (Article 43 B).
95. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Duty?
[A] To protect monuments and places of public importance
[B] To respect National Anthem
[C] To protect and improve the natural environment
[D] To safeguard public property
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Correct Answer: A [To protect monuments and places of public importance]
Notes:
Option 1 is incorrect as the statement ‘to protect monuments and places of public importance’ is not mentioned under Article 51A of the Constitution of India. All other statements are a part of the Article 51A. Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance is in article 49 under directive principles.
96. Which Amendment Act added the ninth schedule to the Constitution of India?
[A] First Amendment
[B] Second Amendment
[C] Eighth Amendment
[D] Ninth Amendment
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Correct Answer: A [First Amendment]
Notes:
The first Constitution Amendment Act of 1951 added two new Articles 31 (a) and 31 (b) and 9th schedule to the Constitution for the protection of agrarian reforms in certain States.
97. In which case the Supreme Court for the first time limited the power of Parliament to amend the constitution for the first time?
[A] Minerva Mills Vs. The Union of India
[B] A.K. Gopalan Vs. The State of Madras
[C] Golaknath Vs. The State of Punjab
[D] Keshavananda Vs. The Union of India
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Correct Answer: C [Golaknath Vs. The State of Punjab]
Notes:
The Supreme Court for the first time in the year 1967 limited the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution of India for the first time. The judgement was related to Golaknath Vs. State of Punjab case.
98. Through which amendment act the Parliament declared that there is no limitation on the constituent power of Parliament?
[A] 42nd
[B] 44th
[C] 48th
[D] 50th
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Correct Answer: A [42nd]
Notes:
Parliament in reaction to the doctrine of ‘basic structure’ enacted the 42nd Amendment Act (1976). This Act made and amendment to Article 368 and declared that there is no limitation on the constituent power of Parliament and no amendment can be questioned in any court on any ground including that of the contravention of any of the Fundamental Rights.
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