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
51. How many matters are listed in Schedule XII added by 74th Amendment , which are responsibility of the municipalities?
[A] 11
[B] 16
[C] 18
[D] 20
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52. Which of the following acts later led to creation of Zonal councils?
[A] Government of India Act 1935
[B] Indian Independence Act 1947
[C] People’s Representation Act 1950
[D] States Reorganization Act 1956
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Correct Answer: D [States Reorganization Act 1956]
Notes:
Zonal Councils were established via the part III of the States Reorganization Act of 1956, they are statutory bodies.
53. Who among the following held the office of Vice President of India for two consecutive terms?
[A] Dr. R Venkatramanan
[B] Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
[C] Dr. VV Giri
[D] Dr. S Radhakrishnan
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Correct Answer: D [Dr. S Radhakrishnan]
54. Article 13 of Indian constitution uses the words “to the extent of such inconsistency be void” Which of the following doctrines is coherent to this ?
[A] Doctrine of Eclipse
[B] Doctrine of Waiver
[C] Doctrine of Severability
[D] Doctrine of Lapse
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Correct Answer: C [Doctrine of Severability]
55. Which article of the constitution of India lays down the procedure for impeachment of the President?
[A] Article 60
[B] Article 61
[C] Article 65
[D] Article 69
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Correct Answer: B [Article 61]
56. The Indian federalism is founded on a theory of `unequal federalism’ under which all States are not equal and many enjoy a special status. Under which of the following articles Nagaland Enjoys a special status?
[A] Article 371 A
[B] Article 371 B
[C] Article 371 C
[D] Article 371 D
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Correct Answer: A [Article 371 A]
57. Judicial Review is the most distinctive contribution of which of the following Supreme Courts?
[A] Supreme Court of the United States
[B] Supreme Court of Canada
[C] Supreme Court of India
[D] Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: A [Supreme Court of the United States]
58. Directive Principles are just like ‘a cheque on bank payable at the convenience of the bank’. Who among the following said this?
[A] Jawahar Lal Nehru
[B] Bhim Rao Ambedkar
[C] Mr. R. K. Sidhwa
[D] Prof. K T Shah
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Correct Answer: D [Prof. K T Shah]
Notes:
Prof. K.T. Shah was an economist of repute also along with being a member of Constituent Assembly. He was a critique of the DPSP and had called them “a needless fraud”, “an excellent window dressing without stock behind that dressing” and like “a cheque on a bank payable when able, only when the resources of the bank permit”.
59. Which of the following committee’s report said that condition of a lot of people in Muslim community is even worse that of SC/STs, communities considered underprivileged for years?
[A] Sachar Committee
[B] Yashpal Committee
[C] Mashelkar committee
[D] CNR Rao Committee
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Correct Answer: A [Sachar Committee]
60. Who among the following Chief Election Commissioners of India also served as first Chief Election Commissioner in Nepal and Sudan?
[A] Sukumar Sen
[B] K V K Sundaram
[C] S P Sen verma
[D] Dr. Nagendra Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Sukumar Sen]
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