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This section includes 78 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Indian Polity knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Who was the President of the National Planning committee founded in 1938 on the insistence of Indian National Congress ? |
| A. | Dr. Ashok Mehta |
| B. | Pattabhi Sita Ramaiya |
| C. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| D. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
By virtue of which Act, Diarchy was introduced in India ? |
| A. | Indian Council Act, 1990 |
| B. | Government of India Act, 1919 |
| C. | Government of India Act, 1935 |
| D. | Indian Independence Act, 1947 |
| Answer» C. Government of India Act, 1935 | |
| 3. |
The Instrument of Instructions contained in the Government of India Act,1935 has been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Directive Principles of the State Policy |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | Emergency Provisions |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
Who amongst the following was not a member of the drafting committee of the Constitution ? |
| A. | Mohammod Sadullah |
| B. | K.M. Munshi |
| C. | A.K. Ayyar |
| D. | J.L. Nehru |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
The Constitution of India was enacted on 26 November 1949 by the |
| A. | Constituent Assembly |
| B. | Parliament of India |
| C. | President of India |
| D. | British Parliament |
| Answer» D. British Parliament | |
| 6. |
Assertion (A) : The Government of India Act, 1858 transferred the governance of India from the East India Company to the Crown.Reason (R) : The East India Company was unwilling to administer India any more. |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» D. A is false but R is true | |
| 7. |
Thorough which one of the following were commercial activities of the East India Company finally put to an end ? |
| A. | The Charter Act, 1793 |
| B. | The Charter Act, 1813 |
| C. | The Charter Act, 1833 |
| D. | The Charter Act, 1853 |
| Answer» D. The Charter Act, 1853 | |
| 8. |
Which of the following was/were the main feature (s) of the Government of India Act, 1919 ?1. Introduction of separate electorates for Muslims2. Devolution of legislative authority by the center3. Expansion and reconstitution of Central and Provincial Legislatures. |
| A. | 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
Assertion (A) : The Government of India Act, 1919 was passed by the British Parliament to introduce Diarchy in the provincial government.Reason (B) : Montague-Chemsford Reforms Committee has recommended the introducing of Diarchy in the provincial government. |
| A. | Both A and R are are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are are true and R is not a correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are are true and R is not a correct explanation of A | |
| 10. |
Which of the following was the biggest source for the constitution of India ? |
| A. | The Government of India Act, 1919 |
| B. | The Government of India Act, 1935 |
| C. | The Indian Independence Act, 1947 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. The Indian Independence Act, 1947 | |
| 11. |
Consider the following with reference to the provisions of 'Government of India Act 1935'1. Establishment of an all-Indian Federation 2. Provincial autonomy, with a Government responsibility to an elected Legislature 3. Redistribution of Province and the creation of two new new provinces Which of these were embodied in the Government of India Act, 1935 ? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 12. |
The first definite step to provide parliamentary control over East India Company was taken by |
| A. | The Regulating Act, 1773 |
| B. | The Pitt's India Act, 1784 |
| C. | The Charter Act, of 1793 |
| D. | The Charter Act, 1813 |
| Answer» B. The Pitt's India Act, 1784 | |
| 13. |
Which of the following Acts was described by Jawahar Lal Nehru as a 'Charter of Slavery'? |
| A. | Regulating Act of 1773 |
| B. | Pitt's India Act of 1784 |
| C. | Government of India Act, 1919 |
| D. | Government of India Act, 1935 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
The 91st amendment of the Indian Constitution deals with the |
| A. | Disqualification on grounds of defection |
| B. | Organisation of finance commission |
| C. | Formation of human rights commission |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Organisation of finance commission | |
| 15. |
When did the Indian Constitution Assembly meet for the first time ? |
| A. | 26 Jan, 1950 |
| B. | 15 Aug, 1947 |
| C. | 9 Dec, 1946 |
| D. | 19 Nov, 1949 |
| Answer» D. 19 Nov, 1949 | |
| 16. |
According to which amendment no law giving effect to the Directive principle article 36(b) and (c) can be challenged as violative of fundamental rights ? |
| A. | 42 |
| B. | 27 |
| C. | 40 |
| D. | 25 |
| Answer» B. 27 | |
| 17. |
How many members were assigned cabinet mission in constitution assembly ? |
| A. | 300 |
| B. | 309 |
| C. | 450 |
| D. | 296 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
Who among the following was a non-congress member of the Constituent Assembly ? |
| A. | J.B. Kripalani |
| B. | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
| C. | K.M. Munshi |
| D. | T.T. Krishnamachari |
| Answer» C. K.M. Munshi | |
| 19. |
What was the duration in the making of Indian Constitution ? |
| A. | 1 Year 10 Months and 12 Days |
| B. | 2 Year 10 Months and 5 Days |
| C. | 2 Year 11Months and 18 Days |
| D. | 3 Year 6 Months and 7 Days |
| Answer» D. 3 Year 6 Months and 7 Days | |
| 20. |
The Regulating Act, 1773 was passed by the British Parliament in order to 1. Establish parliamentary control over the administration of the East India Company' s territory in India 2. Make the Governor of Bengal as the Governor General of Bengal 3. End of dual system of administration in India Which of these statement are correct ? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 21. |
Consider the following statements with reference to the provisions of Morley-Minto Reform Act in the Colonial India1. The Morley-Minto Reform Act raised the number of additional members of the Central Legislature 2. It introduced the principal of communal representation in the Legislature 3. It empowered the Legislation to discuss the budget and to move resolution on it Which of these statement are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 | |
| 22. |
Assertion (A) : The Government of India Act, 1935 and the Constitutions of India are both lengthy documents.Reason (R) : The Government of India Act, 1935 was taken as a model and substantially incorporated in the Constitution of India. |
| A. | Both A and R are are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are are true and R is not a correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are are true and R is not a correct explanation of A | |
| 23. |
Consider the following statements The objective of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 was :1. To give power to the local government 2. To establish dyarchy in the provinces 3. The extension of provincial government Which of these statement are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 24. |
The first attempt to introduce a representative and popular element in the governance of India was made through |
| A. | Indian Council Act, 1861 |
| B. | Indian Council Act, 1892 |
| C. | Indian Council Act, 1909 |
| D. | Government of India Act, 1935 |
| Answer» D. Government of India Act, 1935 | |
| 25. |
Which one of the following terms does not appear in the Constitution of India ? |
| A. | Annual financial statement |
| B. | Appropriation Bill |
| C. | Budget |
| D. | Consolidated Fund of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
Who was the chairman of the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly ? |
| A. | J.L.Nehru |
| B. | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
| C. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| D. | K.M. Munshi |
| Answer» D. K.M. Munshi | |
| 27. |
How many members of the constituent assembly signed the Constitution of India ? |
| A. | 284 |
| B. | 294 |
| C. | 274 |
| D. | 244 |
| Answer» D. 244 | |
| 28. |
The permanent president of Constituent Assembly was |
| A. | Dr. Ambedkar |
| B. | Dr. Rajendra prasad |
| C. | K.M. munshi |
| D. | J.L. Nehru |
| Answer» C. K.M. munshi | |
| 29. |
Which one of the following rights has been described by Dr. Ambedkaras 'The heart and soul of the Constitution' ? |
| A. | Right of Equality |
| B. | Right to freedom |
| C. | Right to property |
| D. | Right to Constitutional Remedies |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
By which Act, Federation was introduced in India ? |
| A. | Indian Council Act, 1861 |
| B. | Regulation Act, 1935 |
| C. | Indian Councils Act, 1892 |
| D. | Cabinet Mission, 1946 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
The Montague-Chelmsford report formed the basis of |
| A. | The Indian council Act, 1909 |
| B. | The Government of India Act, 1919 |
| C. | The Government of India Act, 1935 |
| D. | The Government of Independence Act, 1947 |
| Answer» C. The Government of India Act, 1935 | |
| 32. |
The Supreme Court of India was set by the |
| A. | Regulating Act,1773 |
| B. | Pitt's India Act,1784 |
| C. | Charter Act,1813 |
| D. | Charter Act ,1833 |
| Answer» B. Pitt's India Act,1784 | |
| 33. |
The monopoly of India trade of the East India Company was abolished by the |
| A. | Regulating Act ,1773 |
| B. | Charter Act,1813 |
| C. | Charter Act,1833 |
| D. | Government of India Act,1858 |
| Answer» C. Charter Act,1833 | |
| 34. |
The Constitution of India came into force on |
| A. | December 9,1946 |
| B. | January 26,1949 |
| C. | January 26,1950 |
| D. | November 26,1951 |
| Answer» D. November 26,1951 | |
| 35. |
Which was not a member of Cabinet Mission ? |
| A. | Pathic Lawrance |
| B. | Stafford Cripps |
| C. | A.V. Alexander |
| D. | John Simon |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
The political parties got the Constitution recognition for the first time the year. |
| A. | 1975 |
| B. | 1977 |
| C. | 1985 |
| D. | 1995 |
| Answer» D. 1995 | |
| 37. |
How many sessions of the Indian Constituent Assembly were conducted for the formulation of Indian Constitution ? |
| A. | 7 |
| B. | 9 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 15 |
| Answer» D. 15 | |
| 38. |
Which of the following gave the idea of Constituent Assembly for India ? |
| A. | Simon Commission |
| B. | Rajaji Formula |
| C. | Cabinet Mission Plan |
| D. | Wavell Plan |
| Answer» D. Wavell Plan | |
| 39. |
The number of members included in the constitution Drafting Committee was : |
| A. | Seven |
| B. | Nine |
| C. | Eleven |
| D. | Thirteen |
| Answer» B. Nine | |
| 40. |
The proposal for framing of the Constitution of India by an elected Constituent Assembly was made by |
| A. | Simon Commissions |
| B. | Government of India Act, 1935 |
| C. | Cripps Misson |
| D. | British cabinet Delegation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
The Constitution of India was completed by which of the following dates : |
| A. | Jan 26, 1950 |
| B. | Nov 26, 1949 |
| C. | Feb 11, 1948 |
| D. | None of above |
| Answer» B. Nov 26, 1949 | |
| 42. |
Who was the chairman of the provincial Constitution committee of the Constitute Assembly ? |
| A. | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar |
| B. | Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru |
| C. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| D. | Sardar Patel |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
Who of the following moved the 'Objective Resolution' in the Constituent Assembly ? |
| A. | Dr B.R Ambedkar |
| B. | P.J.L Nehru |
| C. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| D. | Dr. C.D Deshmukh |
| Answer» C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad | |
| 44. |
Which amendment to the Constitution inserted a new Article 21A providing Right to education in the Constitution ? |
| A. | 84th Amendment |
| B. | 87th Amendment |
| C. | 88th Amendment |
| D. | 89th Amendment |
| Answer» B. 87th Amendment | |
| 45. |
The constituent Assembly set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on |
| A. | 13th, December 1946 |
| B. | 22nd January, 1947 |
| C. | 3rd June, 1947 |
| D. | 29th August, 1947 |
| E. | |
| Answer» C. 3rd June, 1947 | |
| 46. |
Diarchy was the first introduced under |
| A. | Morley -Minto Reforms |
| B. | Mont-Ford Reforms |
| C. | Simon Commissions Plan |
| D. | The Government of India Act , 1935 |
| Answer» C. Simon Commissions Plan | |
| 47. |
The Indian Legislature was made bi-cameral for the first time by |
| A. | Indian council Act, of 1892 |
| B. | Indian Council Act, of 1909 |
| C. | The Government of India Act ,of 1919 |
| D. | The Government of India Act, of 1935 |
| Answer» D. The Government of India Act, of 1935 | |
| 48. |
In the Federation under the Act of 1935 residua powers were given to the |
| A. | Federal Legislature |
| B. | Provincial Legislature |
| C. | Governor General |
| D. | Provincial Governor |
| Answer» B. Provincial Legislature | |
| 49. |
Two independent states of India and Pakistan were created by |
| A. | The Simla Conference |
| B. | The cripps proposal |
| C. | The Cabinet Mission Plan |
| D. | The Indian Independence Act |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
In which year did the Parliament adopt Indian Constitution |
| A. | 1947 |
| B. | 1948 |
| C. | 1950 |
| D. | 1952 |
| Answer» D. 1952 | |