2618 + Mcqs in Indian Polity and Civics Page 41 McqOptions

2001.	Which of the following are not mentioned in the Constitution of India? 1. Council of Ministers 2. Collective Responsibility 3. Resignation of Ministers 4. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A.	1 and 2
B.	2 and 3
C.	3 and 4
D.	1 and 3
Answer» D. 1 and 3

Discussion

2002.	Which among the following statements is/are the feature(s) of a Federal state? 1. The power of the central and the state (Constituent Unit) Government are clearly laid down. 2. It has an unwritten constitution. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only

Discussion

2003.	Who among the following said, "There can be no doubt that the standard of administration de- pends upon the caliber of civil servants who are appointed to these strategic posts"?
A.	Jawaharlal Nehru
B.	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C.	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D.	Warren Hastings
Answer» C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Discussion

2004.	How is the National knowledge Commission constituted?
A.	One Chairperson and seven other members
B.	One Chairperson and six other members
C.	One Chairperson and five other members
D.	One Chairperson and four other members
Answer» B. One Chairperson and six other members

Discussion

2005.	Statement I: The provision of the Tenth Schedule pertaining to exemption from disqualification in case of split by one-third members of legislature party has been deleted by the 91st Amendment. Statement II: The Dinesh Goswami Committee, the Law Commission of India and the Constitutional Review Commission recommended commission of the provision of the Tenth Schedule pertaining to exemption from disqualification in case of splits. Codes:
A.	Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
B.	Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.
C.	Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
D.	Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
Answer» B. Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

Discussion

2006.	Who is regarded as the guardian of the public purse?
A.	President
B.	Finance Minister
C.	Public Accounts Committee
D.	Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
Answer» E.

Discussion

2007.	National Commission for women is
A.	A constitutional body
B.	A statutory body
C.	Created by cabinet
D.	A Central Government body
Answer» C. Created by cabinet

Discussion

2008.	Statement I: The Constitution of India adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949 was in the English Language. Statement II: A Hindi translation of the Constitution signed by the members of the Constituent Assembly was also published in 1950 under the authority of the President of the Constituent Assembly. Codes:
A.	Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
B.	Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.
C.	Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
D.	Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
Answer» C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

Discussion

2009.	A law made by Parliament having extra-territorial operation shall:
A.	Not be deemed invalid
B.	Be deemed invalid
C.	Be deemed ultravires
D.	Be deemed unconstitutional
Answer» B. Be deemed invalid

Discussion

2010.	The Central Information Commission was established in:
A.	2000
B.	2002
C.	2005
D.	2006
Answer» D. 2006

Discussion

2011.	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.

Discussion

2012.	A part of certain territories was transferred to Pakistan. As per the verdict in the Berubari case the Supreme Court insisted for the amendment of the Constitution. This amendment relates to
A.	7th Amendment (1956)
B.	8th Amendment (1960)
C.	9th Amendment (1960)
D.	10th Amendment (1961)
Answer» D. 10th Amendment (1961)

Discussion

2013.	In which of the following years, the Central Vigilance Commission was set up?
A.	1962
B.	1966
C.	1967
D.	1964
Answer» E.

Discussion

2014.	Which of the following is not true with regard to the objectives of the competition?
A.	It makes market work for the welfare of consumers.
B.	It ensures healthy and fair competition.
C.	It implements competition policies.
D.	It helps benefit producers.
Answer» E.

Discussion

2015.	Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts seeks that the size of the Councils of Ministers at the Centre and in a State must not exceed 15 per cent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha and the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State, respectively?
A.	91st
B.	93rd
C.	95th
D.	97th
Answer» B. 93rd

Discussion

2016.	Match the following columnsList-1List-2A. Reorganisation of States1. Seventh AmendmentB. Sikkim became 22nd State of Indian Union2. Thirty-sixth AmendmentC. Ninth Schedule Added3. First AmendmentD. Abolition of Titles of Princes4. Twenty-sixth Amendment
A.	A - 1 , B - 2 , C - 3 , D - 2
B.	A - 2 , B - 1 , C - 3 , D - 4
C.	A - 3 , B - 2 , C - 1 , D - 4
D.	A - 3 , B - 1 , C - 4 , D - 2
Answer» B. A - 2 , B - 1 , C - 3 , D - 4

Discussion

2017.	How is the National Commission for Scheduled Castes constituted?
A.	One Chairperson and three members
B.	One Chairperson, one Vice-Chairperson, and three members
C.	One Chairperson and two members
D.	One Chairperson, one Vice-Chairperson and two members
Answer» C. One Chairperson and two members

Discussion

2018.	Select the correct sequence of the following constitutional amendments: 1. Voting age reduced from 21 years to 18 years 2. Right to property deleted from the list of Fundamental Rights 3. Sikkim became a State of the Indian Union 4. Hindi version of the Constitution was accepted officially Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A.	3-1-4-2
B.	4-2-3-1
C.	3-2-4-1
D.	4-1-3-2
Answer» D. 4-1-3-2

Discussion

2019.	Through the 51st Amendment (1986), reservation to the Scheduled Tribes in the legislative assemblies have been provided in some states. Which are they?
A.	Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh
B.	Meghalaya, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh
C.	Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Assam
D.	Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Uttrakhand
Answer» B. Meghalaya, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh

Discussion

2020.	Which article of Indian constitution declares Devnagri Hindi as an official language of India?
A.	Article 343
B.	Article 348
C.	Article 154
D.	Article 156
Answer» B. Article 348

Discussion

2021.	What does the Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act, 2003, deal with?
A.	Creation of a separate National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
B.	Cyber crimes
C.	Inclusion of Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali languages in the Eighth Schedule
D.	Making right to free and compulsory education a Fundamental Right
Answer» D. Making right to free and compulsory education a Fundamental Right

Discussion

2022.	Assertion (A): Parliament or a State Legislature should keep within the domain assigned to it and one should not trespass into the domain reserved for the other. Reason (R): Legislation will be invalid if it encroaches on matters which have been assigned to another legislature. Codes:
A.	Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are individually true but R is not the 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 individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

2023.	Which of the following sets of the Articles of the Constitution of India deal with the co-operative societies?
A.	Articles 243-ZH to 243-ZT
B.	Articles 243-ZI to 243-2T
C.	Articles 243-ZH to 243-ZS
D.	Articles 243-2G to 243-ZS
Answer» B. Articles 243-ZI to 243-2T

Discussion

2024.	The 92nd Amendment adds which of the following in the Eighth Schedule?
A.	Bodo and Dogri
B.	Maithili and Santhali
C.	Both and
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

2025.	Match List I (Amendments of the Constitution of India) with List II (Purpose of the Amendment) List I List II A. 53rd Amendment 1 Extension of reservation for SC and ST and Anglo-Indians in the House of People and in the State Assemblies for a period of ten years B. 61st Amendment 2 Insertion of new Article 371G in the Constitution C. 74th Amendment 3 Lowering of voting age from 21 D 79 Amendment 4 Constitution of three types Municipalities
A.	A-2 B-4 C-3 D-1
B.	A-1 B-3 C-4 D-2
C.	A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1
D.	A-1 B-4 C-3 D-2
Answer» D. A-1 B-4 C-3 D-2

Discussion

2026.	Which of the following statements regarding me Preamble of the Constitution of India is/are correct? 1. The Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution. 2. The words 'secular' and 'socialist' have been a pan of the Preamble since its inception. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both land 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only

Discussion

2027.	The Central Vigilance Commission presents its annual report to the:
A.	Parliament
B.	President
C.	Prime Minister
D.	Home Minister
Answer» C. Prime Minister

Discussion

2028.	Who/Which of the following decides the question of disqualification of a member of the Parliament, arising on the ground of defection?
A.	President of India
B.	Supreme Court
C.	Presiding Officer of the House
D.	Election Commission
Answer» D. Election Commission

Discussion

2029.	Which of the following is true about the duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Choose the correct code. 1. Formulating the rules relating to the maintenance of accounts 2. Asking for the audit records of departments/organizations
A.	Only1
B.	Only 2
C.	1 and 2 both are true
D.	1 and 2 both are false
Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false

Discussion

2030.	How was the Competition Commission established?
A.	By the Constitution
B.	By a resolution of the Cabinet
C.	By a law of the Parliament
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

2031.	The words justice in the form of social, economic and political justice present in the Preamble has been taken from
A.	American Revolution
B.	French Revolution
C.	Russian Revolution
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

2032.	The Constituent Assembly, which framed me Indian Constitution, was set up in
A.	1945
B.	1946
C.	1947
D.	1949
Answer» E.

Discussion

2033.	Through which of the following amendment was Sindhi added to the 8th Schedule?
A.	19th Amendment (1966)
B.	20th Amendment (1966)
C.	21st Amendment (1967)
D.	22nd Amendment (1969)
Answer» D. 22nd Amendment (1969)

Discussion

2034.	In the following quotation, "WE THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity: and to promote among them all; FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and the integrity of the Nation. In our Constituent Assembly this 'X' do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution." 'X' stands for:
A.	twenty-sixth day of January, 1950
B.	twenty-sixth day of November, 1949
C.	twenty-sixth day of January, 1949
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. twenty-sixth day of January, 1949

Discussion

2035.	What is/are the major difference/differences between a written and an unwritten Constitution? 1. A written Constitution is the formal source of all Constitutional Laws in the country and the unwritten Constitution is not the formal source. 2. A written Constitution is entirely codified whereas an unwritten Constitution is not. Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2

Discussion

2036.	Which portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946?
A.	Defence
B.	External Affairs and Commonwealth Relations
C.	Food and Agriculture
D.	None
Answer» D. None

Discussion

2037.	Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts has / have made the decisions of the Council of Ministers binding on the President of India?
A.	42nd and 44th Amendment Acts
B.	43rd Amendment Act
C.	40th Amendment Act
D.	40* and 41 "Amendment Acts
Answer» B. 43rd Amendment Act

Discussion

2038.	What is the term of office of the Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner?
A.	4 years
B.	5 years
C.	6 years
D.	Not fixed
Answer» C. 6 years

Discussion

2039.	Which of the following Parts of the Constitution of India deals with the authoritative text of the Constitution in the Hindi language?
A.	Part XXI
B.	Part XIX
C.	Part XVII
D.	Part XXII
Answer» E.

Discussion

2040.	Which of the following amendments specified the functioning and accountability of the cooperatives?
A.	95th
B.	96th
C.	97th
D.	98th
Answer» D. 98th

Discussion

2041.	The Central Information Commission entertains complaints and appeals pertaining to offices, financial institutions and public sector undertakings under the: 1. Central government 2. State government 3. Local government 4. Union territories Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A.	1 and 4
B.	Only 1
C.	1, 2, 3 and 4
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. Only 1

Discussion

2042.	Restriction of the writ jurisdiction of the High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution is possible through:
A.	An amendment of the Constitution passed by two-third majority of members present and voting and a majority of the total membership of each House of Parliament.
B.	An amendment of the Constitution passed by a simple majority of members present and voting in both Houses of Parliament.
C.	An amendment of the Constitution passed by two-third majority of members present and voting, and a majority of the total membership of each House of Parliament together with th ratification of half of the State Legislatures.
D.	An amendment of the Constitution passed by two-third majority of members present and voting and a majority of the total membership of each House of Parliament together with the ratification of three quarters of the State Legislatures.
Answer» D. An amendment of the Constitution passed by two-third majority of members present and voting and a majority of the total membership of each House of Parliament together with the ratification of three quarters of the State Legislatures.

Discussion

2043.	Consider the following statements and choose the correct code. 1. The Finance Commission recommends the distribution of net procedure of taxes to be shared between the Union and the States. 2. It recommends to augment the Consolidated Fund of the State to supplement the resources of the local self-government bodies.
A.	Only1
B.	Only 2
C.	1 and 2 both are true
D.	1 and 2 both are false
Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false

Discussion

2044.	Which Constitutional Article lays down the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha?
A.	Article 330
B.	Article 332
C.	Article 333
D.	Article 334
Answer» B. Article 332

Discussion

2045.	Assertion (A): The All India Services violate the federal principle of the Constitution as well as the autonomy of States. Reason (R): The All India Service officers are governed by Central Government rules and the State Governments do not have full control over them. Codes:
A.	Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are individually true but R is not the 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 individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

2046.	The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the
A.	Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909
B.	Montagu-Chelmsford Act, 1919
C.	Government of India Act, 1935
D.	Indian Independence Act, 1947
Answer» D. Indian Independence Act, 1947

Discussion

2047.	Match List I with List IL List I List II A 52ndAmendment 1 Prohibition of defection B 54th Amendment 2 Reforms Acts included in 9th Schedule C 61st Amendment 3 Salaries of Judges raised D 66th Amendment 4 Reduction of voting age
A.	A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4
B.	A-1 B-3 C-4 D-2
C.	A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
D.	A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3
Answer» C. A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4

Discussion

2048.	Who among the following can attend the meetings of both Houses of Parliament while being not a member of either of the Houses?
A.	Solicitor-General of India
B.	Vice-President of India
C.	Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
D.	Attorney General of India
Answer» E.

Discussion

2049.	Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. In case of deadlock between the two Houses of the Parliament over an amending bill the President constitutes a Conference Committee to resolve the issue 2. If the ratification of one-half of the states is not achieved a second attempt is done to do so.
A.	1 is true but 2 is false,
B.	2 is true but 1 is false.
C.	1 and 2 both are true.
D.	1 and 2 both are false.
Answer» E.

Discussion

2050.	Which one of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution empowers the President to send back any matter for reconsideration by the Council of Ministers?
A.	39th
B.	40th
C.	42nd
D.	44th
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in UPSC IAS Exam.

Which of the following are not mentioned in the Constitution of India? 1. Council of Ministers 2. Collective Responsibility 3. Resignation of Ministers 4. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Which among the following statements is/are the feature(s) of a Federal state? 1. The power of the central and the state (Constituent Unit) Government are clearly laid down. 2. It has an unwritten constitution. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Who among the following said, "There can be no doubt that the standard of administration de- pends upon the caliber of civil servants who are appointed to these strategic posts"?

How is the National knowledge Commission constituted?

Who is regarded as the guardian of the public purse?

National Commission for women is

A law made by Parliament having extra-territorial operation shall:

The Central Information Commission was established in:

Who amongst the following was not a member of the drafting committee of the constitution?

A part of certain territories was transferred to Pakistan. As per the verdict in the Berubari case the Supreme Court insisted for the amendment of the Constitution. This amendment relates to

In which of the following years, the Central Vigilance Commission was set up?

Which of the following is not true with regard to the objectives of the competition?

Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts seeks that the size of the Councils of Ministers at the Centre and in a State must not exceed 15 per cent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha and the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State, respectively?

Match the following columnsList-1List-2A. Reorganisation of States1. Seventh AmendmentB. Sikkim became 22nd State of Indian Union2. Thirty-sixth AmendmentC. Ninth Schedule Added3. First AmendmentD. Abolition of Titles of Princes4. Twenty-sixth Amendment

How is the National Commission for Scheduled Castes constituted?

Through the 51st Amendment (1986), reservation to the Scheduled Tribes in the legislative assemblies have been provided in some states. Which are they?

Which article of Indian constitution declares Devnagri Hindi as an official language of India?

What does the Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act, 2003, deal with?

Assertion (A): Parliament or a State Legislature should keep within the domain assigned to it and one should not trespass into the domain reserved for the other. Reason (R): Legislation will be invalid if it encroaches on matters which have been assigned to another legislature. Codes:

Which of the following sets of the Articles of the Constitution of India deal with the co-operative societies?

The 92nd Amendment adds which of the following in the Eighth Schedule?

The Central Vigilance Commission presents its annual report to the:

Who/Which of the following decides the question of disqualification of a member of the Parliament, arising on the ground of defection?

Which of the following is true about the duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Choose the correct code. 1. Formulating the rules relating to the maintenance of accounts 2. Asking for the audit records of departments/organizations

How was the Competition Commission established?

The words justice in the form of social, economic and political justice present in the Preamble has been taken from

The Constituent Assembly, which framed me Indian Constitution, was set up in

Through which of the following amendment was Sindhi added to the 8th Schedule?

Which portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946?

Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts has / have made the decisions of the Council of Ministers binding on the President of India?

What is the term of office of the Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner?

Which of the following Parts of the Constitution of India deals with the authoritative text of the Constitution in the Hindi language?

Which of the following amendments specified the functioning and accountability of the cooperatives?

The Central Information Commission entertains complaints and appeals pertaining to offices, financial institutions and public sector undertakings under the: 1. Central government 2. State government 3. Local government 4. Union territories Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Restriction of the writ jurisdiction of the High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution is possible through:

Which Constitutional Article lays down the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha?

Assertion (A): The All India Services violate the federal principle of the Constitution as well as the autonomy of States. Reason (R): The All India Service officers are governed by Central Government rules and the State Governments do not have full control over them. Codes:

The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the

Match List I with List IL List I List II A 52ndAmendment 1 Prohibition of defection B 54th Amendment 2 Reforms Acts included in 9th Schedule C 61st Amendment 3 Salaries of Judges raised D 66th Amendment 4 Reduction of voting age

Who among the following can attend the meetings of both Houses of Parliament while being not a member of either of the Houses?

Which one of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution empowers the President to send back any matter for reconsideration by the Council of Ministers?