Indian Polity MCQs for Competitive Examination
Q. 241
In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court overturned its earlier decision and held that the preamble is a part of the Constitution?
(A) Golaknath Case
(B) Kesavananda Bharti Case
(C) Berubari Case
(D) Sajjan Singh Case
Answer: (B) Kesavananda Bharti Case
Explanation: N/A
Q. 242
Which one of the following schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?
(A) Eighth Schedule
(B) Tenth Schedule
(C) Eleventh Schedule
(D) Twelveth Schedule
Answer: (B) Tenth Schedule
Explanation: N/A
Q. 243
Which one among the following languages is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
(A) Nepali
(B) Sindhi
(C) Bodo
(D) Rajasthani
Answer: (D) Rajasthani
Explanation: N/A
Q. 244
Which of the following words is not included in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
(A) Sovereign
(B) Secular
(C) Republic
(D) Federal
Answer: (D) Federal
Explanation: N/A
Q. 245
Which article of the Indian Constitution states that “No child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment’?
(A) Article 21
(B) Article 23
(C) Article 24
(D) Article 32
Answer: (B) Article 23
Explanation: N/A
Q. 246
The ideal of ‘Welfare State‘ in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its
(A) Preamble
(B) Fundamental Rights
(C) Directive Principles of State Policy
(D) Fundamental Duties
Answer: (C) Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation: N/A
Q. 247
Under which act, the Central Information Commission (CIC) was established?
(A) Right to Information Act, 2005
(B) Central Information Commission Act, 2005
(C) Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003
(D) Information Technology Act, 2000
Answer: (A) Right to Information Act, 2005
Explanation: N/A
Q. 248
Who among the following was the finance minister of India in the interim government during 1946-47?
(A) R. K. Shanmukham Chetty
(B) Vallabhbhai Patel
(C) John Mathai
(D) Liaquat Ali Khan
Answer: (D) Liaquat Ali Khan
Explanation: N/A
Q. 249
Under which article of the Indian Constitution, can the president be impeached?
(A) Article 54
(B) Article 61
(C) Article 72
(D) Article 56
Answer: (B) Article 61
Explanation: N/A
Q. 250
Which of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of Union Budget to the Parliament?
(A) Department of Revenue
(B) Department of Economic Affairs
(C) Department of Financial Services
(D) Department of Expenditure
Answer: (B) Department of Economic Affairs
Explanation: N/A
Q. 251
Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?
(A) Public Accounts Committee
(B) Estimates Committee
(C) Committee on Public Undertakings
(D) Committee on External Affairs
Answer: (B) Estimates Committee
Explanation: N/A
Q. 252
The term of the Lok Sabha
(A) Cannot be extended under any circumstances
(B) Can be extended by six months at a time
(C) Can be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency
(D) Can be extended for two years at a time during the proclamation of emergency
Answer: (C) Can be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency
Explanation: N/A
Q. 253
The Salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charged to the
(A) Consolidated Fund of India
(B) Consolidated Fund of the State
(C) Contingency Fund of India
(D) Contingency Fund of the State
Answer: (B) Consolidated Fund of the State
Explanation: N/A
Q. 254
Which High Court has the territorial jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
(A) Kolkata
(B) Chennai
(C) Odisha
(D) Mumbai
Answer: (A) Kolkata
Explanation: N/A
Q. 255
The Legislative Council in a state in India can be created or abolished by the
(A) Parliament on the recommendation of the Governor of the State
(B) Parliament
(C) Parliament after the state assembly passes the resolution to that effect
(D) Governor of the state on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers
Answer: (C) Parliament after the state assembly passes the resolution to that effect
Explanation: N/A
Q. 256
Public health and sanitation is included in the Constitution in
(A) Union List
(B) State List
(C) Concurrent List
(D) Residuary Subject
Answer: (B) State List
Explanation: N/A
Q. 257
Which of the following statements regarding impeachment of President is/are correct?
- Under Article 61, the President can be impeached for violation of the Constitution.
- No president in India has faced the impeachment proceeding yet.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Explanation: N/A
Q. 258
The Panchayati Raj System under Part-IX of the Constitution of India does not apply to the states of
(A) Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur
(B) Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram
(C) Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram
(D) Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland
Answer: (C) Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram
Explanation: N/A
Q. 259
Which among the following fundamental rights is available only to Indian citizens but not to aliens?
(A) Equality before law and equal protection of laws
(B) Protection in respect of conviction for offences
(C) Freedom of speech and expression
(D) Protection of life and personal liberty
Answer: (C) Freedom of speech and expression
Explanation: N/A
Q. 260
Which is the competent body to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship?
(A) Ministry of External Affairs
(B) Supreme Court
(C) Parliament
(D) President
Answer: (B) 26 July 1947
Explanation: N/A
Q. 261
The Constitution of India assures economic justice to citizens through
(A) Fundamental Rights
(B) Preamble
(C) Directive Principle of State Policy
(D) Fundamental Duties
Answer: (C) Directive Principle of State Policy
Explanation: N/A
Q. 262
Which of the following statements about the election of Vice President of India is correct?
- Electoral college of Vice President consists of elected and nominated members of both the house of Parliament.
- Any dispute regarding election of Vice President is adjudicated by the Election Commission.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (A) Only 1
Explanation: N/A
Q. 263
Which of the following item is in the state list of the Indian Constitution?
(A) Agriculture
(B) Criminal Law
(C) Education
(D) Defense
Answer: (A) Agriculture
Explanation: N/A
Q. 264
If the Prime Minister of India submits his resignation to the President, it will mean the resignation of the
(A) Prime Minister only
(B) Prime Minister and the Cabinet Ministers
(C) Entire Council of Ministers
(D) Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers and the Speaker
Answer: (C) Entire Council of Ministers
Explanation: N/A
Q. 265
Which of the following motion is related with the Union Budget?
(A) Adjournment
(B) Censure
(C) Cut
(D) None of these
Answer: (C) Cut
Explanation: N/A
Q. 266
In order to be recognized as an official opposition Group in the Parliament how many seats should it have?
(A) (1/3)rd of the total strength 1
(B) (1/4)th of the total strength
(C) (1/6)th of the total strength 6
(D) (1/10)th of the total strength
Answer: (D) (1/10)th of the total strength
Explanation: N/A
Q. 267
Rajya Sabha has no role in
(A) The election of the Vice-President
(B) The election of the Speaker
(C) The impeachment of the President
(D) Removal of the judges of the Supreme Court
Answer: (B) The election of the Speaker
Explanation: N/A
Q. 268
The Parliament enjoys, the exclusive right to legislate on the subjects contained in
(A) The Union List
(B) The Concurrent List
(C) The State List
(D) Both the Union List and Concurrent List
Answer: (A) The Union List
Explanation: N/A
Q. 269
The members of Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of
(A) 2 years
(B) 4 years
(C) 5 years
(D) 6 years
Answer: (D) 6 years
Explanation: N/A
Q. 270
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- A money bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha
- Rajya Sabha cannot reject a money bill nor amend it
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Explanation: N/A