A civil case becomes a fit case for appeal to the Supreme Court if:

it involves a sum of money over RS. 10,000

it involves a point of Constitutional law

the High Court certifies that it involves a point of law and needs interpretation of the Constitution

it involves a sum of money over RS. 10,000

the case had come to the High Court under an appeal from a subordinate court

The members of UPSC can be removed from the office before the expiry of the term bythe :

Prime Minister on recommendation of Supreme Court

President on recommendation of Supreme Court

Prime Minister on recommendation of Supreme Court

The rule of passing resolution by 2/3rd majority of total number of members of the House of Parliament is applicable in the case of:

disapproval of proclamation of emergency

approval of proclamation of emergency

disapproval of proclamation of emergency

Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion etc. (Article 15 of the Constitutionof India) is a Fundamental Right classifiable under: [IAS 1995]

the Right to Freedom of Religion

the Cultural and Educational Rights

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of theConstitution of India? [IAS 2004]

It contains the scheme of the distribution of power between the Union and the States

It contains the language listed in the Constitution

It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas

It allocates seats in the Council of States

Which of the following is not specifically mentioned in Article 19 of the Constitution?

Freedom of speech and expression

Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms

The Chief Justice and other Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed from their office by an order of the President passed after:

an address by each House supported by the majority of the members present and voting has been presented to him

a resolution of both Houses passed by a 2/3rd majority of total membership is presented to him

a resolution passed by 2/3rd majority of total membership of Lok Sabha is presented to him

an address by each House supported by a majority of total membership of that House and not less than 2/3rd of members present and voting has been presented to the President

Article 6 enshrines the provision conferring Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan. Which one of the following provisions is incorrect?

Such person has so migrated before 19 July, 1948

He or either of his parents or any of his grand-parents was born in India as defined in the Government of India Act, 1935

Such person has so migrated before 19 July, 1948

Such person has so migrated on or after the 19 July, 1948, he has been registered as a citizen

Such person has got married in India

The basic difference between the Indian President and the British Monarch is

A British Monarch can be questioned by the House of Lords, whereas the Indian President is not answerable to any court

The British Monarch IS forbidden from foreign travel whereas the Parliament is in session no such restriction ever applies to the Indian President

There is no age bar to the Indian President for holding the office whereas the British Monarch .automatically steps down on his attaining the age of 75 installing the Crown Prince as Monarch

The Indian President is elected every five years whereas the British Crown is hereditary and not elective. Whereas

If the Preamble of the Indian Constitution is violated,

there is no remedy legally or otherwise

the Supreme Court alone can help

there is no remedy legally or otherwise

the Supreme Court and State High Courts can help

the Attorney General of India can move the Supreme Court for issue of a suitable writ

The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by

the members of the majority party in the Lok Sabha

Which one of the following statements is not correct? [NDA 2005]

The Lok Sabha can suggest an increase in the expenditure

All the expenditure other than that which is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India is to be submitted to the Lok Sabha in the form of demands for grants.

No demand for a grant is made except on the recommendation of the President of India

The Lok Sabha can refuse assent to any demand for grant

The Lok Sabha can suggest an increase in the expenditure

What is common to Britain, Israel and New Zealand?

The three States have jointly signed a special trade treaty with Hong Kong

All the three countries are monarchies

All the three are island nations

They have no written Constitution

The three States have jointly signed a special trade treaty with Hong Kong

The President can remove the Chief ElectionCommissioner from office on

the advice of the Supreme Court

the advice of the Prime Minister

the advice of the Supreme Court

The Supreme Commander of India's Defence Forces is

Chief of Staff of the Indian Army

The Supreme Court of India is vested with

Original, advisory and appellate powers

1737 + Mcqs in Indian Polity Constitution in Current Affairs Page 1 McqOptions

1.	The lengthiest amendment (dubbed as a 'mini-Constitution'by some political pundits) to the Constitution tUl date is the
A.	24th Amendment
B.	42nd Amendment
C.	44th Amendment
D.	59th Amendment
Answer» C. 44th Amendment

3.	The Committee, on whose recommendations Panchayatl Rajwas introduced in the country was headed by
A.	Balwant Rai Mehta
B.	Jivraj Mehta
C.	Jagjivan Ram
D.	Shriman Narayan
Answer» B. Jivraj Mehta

4.	The Indian Constitution establishes a secular state, meaning: 1. the State treats all religions equally. 2. freedom of faith and worship is allowed to all the people. 3. educational institutions, without exception, are free to impart religious instruction. 4. the State makes no discrimination on the basis of religion in matters of employment.
A.	I and II
B.	I, II and III
C.	II, III and IV
D.	I, II and IV
Answer» E.

5.	The control of Government expenditure is entirelyvested in the
A.	Finance Minister
B.	Union Parliament
C.	President
D.	Prime Minister
Answer» D. Prime Minister

6.	The members of UPSC can be removed from the office before the expiry of the term bythe :
A.	Prime Minister
B.	Chairman of UPSC
C.	President on recommendation of Supreme Court
D.	Prime Minister on recommendation of Supreme Court
Answer» D. Prime Minister on recommendation of Supreme Court

7.	Silvassa is the capital of
A.	Lakshadweep
B.	Tripura
C.	Dadra and Nagar Haveli
D.	Mizoram
Answer» D. Mizoram

8.	Which state enjoys the distinction of being the firstlinguistic State of India?
A.	Haryana
B.	Gujarat
C.	Andhra
D.	Tamil Nadu
Answer» D. Tamil Nadu

9.	What is the difference between "vote-on-account" and "interim budget"? 1. The provision ofa "vote-on-account" is used by a regular Government, while an "interim budget" is a provision used by a caretaker Government. 2. A "vote-on-account" only deals with the expenditure in Government's budget, while an "interim budget" includes both expenditure and receipts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT 2011]
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2

10.	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 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha and the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State, respectively? [IAS 2007]
A.	91st
B.	93rd
C.	95th
D.	97th
Answer» B. 93rd

11.	The oath of office to the President is administered by the
A.	Speaker of the Lok Sabha
B.	Prime Minister
C.	Vice-President
D.	Chief Justice of India
Answer» E.

12.	The President of Indian enjoys the same Constitutionalauthority as the
A.	British Monarch
B.	President of the USA
C.	President of Myanmar
D.	British Prime Minister
Answer» B. President of the USA

14.	Which of the following is/are listed among the Directive Principles in Part IV? I. Equal pay for equal work. II. Uniform civil code. III. Small family norm IV. Education through mother tongue at primary level.
A.	I, II and III
B.	I and II
C.	II and III
D.	I, II, III and IV
Answer» C. II and III

17.	Impeachment of President is a
A.	quasi-judicial procedure
B.	judicial procedure
C.	parliamentary procedure
D.	military procedure
Answer» B. judicial procedure

18.	The Constitution of India is designed to work as a unitary government:
A.	in normal times
B.	in times of Emergency
C.	when the Parliament so desires
D.	at the will of the President
Answer» C. when the Parliament so desires

25.	Which of the following is correct regarding booth capturing? 1. It has been defined in the Constitution after the 61st amendment. 2. It includes the seizure of a polling booth to prevent the orderly conduct of elections. 3. It is also committed when any elector is threatened and prevented from going to the polling station to cast his vote. 4. It has been declared a cognizable offence punishable by imprisonment.
A.	2, 3, and 4
B.	1, 2 and 3
C.	2 and 3
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3

13.	The rule of passing resolution by 2/3rd majority of total number of members of the House of Parliament is applicable in the case of:
A.	amendment of the Constitution
B.	approval of proclamation of emergency
C.	impeachment of President
D.	disapproval of proclamation of emergency
Answer» D. disapproval of proclamation of emergency

15.	Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion etc. (Article 15 of the Constitutionof India) is a Fundamental Right classifiable under: [IAS 1995]
A.	the Right to Freedom of Religion
B.	the Right against Exploitation
C.	the Cultural and Educational Rights
D.	the Right to Equality
Answer» E.

20.	The power to extend and/or restrict the jurisdiction ofa High Court rests with the
A.	Union Parliament
B.	Supreme Court of India
C.	President
D.	State legislature/s concerned
Answer» B. Supreme Court of India

23.	The normal life of the House of the People is five years,but it may be dissolved earlier by the
A.	Speaker
B.	Prime Minister
C.	President
D.	Vice-President
Answer» D. Vice-President

24.	Which one of the following made the Indian Legislature bicameral:
A.	Indian Councils Act, 1909
B.	Government of India Act, 1919
C.	Government of India Act, 1935
D.	Indian Independence Act, 1947
Answer» C. Government of India Act, 1935

27.	The term of office of the Chief Election Commissioneris _____ years.
A.	four
B.	five
C.	six
D.	three
Answer» D. three

28.	The type of Government adopted in the IndianConstitution is
A.	Aristocracy
B.	Oligarchy
C.	Parliamentary
D.	Presidential
Answer» D. Presidential

29.	UPSC submits its annual report on its work to:
A.	the Parliament
B.	the Union Home Minister
C.	the President
D.	the Chief Justice of India
Answer» C. the President

30.	The Swatantra Party was formed by
A.	Morarji Desai
B.	Piloo Mody
C.	Minoo Masani
D.	C Rajagopalachari
Answer» E.

31.	Which House of Parliament is sometimes called the"House of Elders"?
A.	Rajya Sabha
B.	Lok Sabha
C.	Both
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Lok Sabha

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Current Affairs.

The lengthiest amendment (dubbed as a 'mini-Constitution'by some political pundits) to the Constitution tUl date is the

A civil case becomes a fit case for appeal to the Supreme Court if:

The Committee, on whose recommendations Panchayatl Rajwas introduced in the country was headed by

The control of Government expenditure is entirelyvested in the

The members of UPSC can be removed from the office before the expiry of the term bythe :

Silvassa is the capital of

Which state enjoys the distinction of being the firstlinguistic State of India?

The oath of office to the President is administered by the

The President of Indian enjoys the same Constitutionalauthority as the

The rule of passing resolution by 2/3rd majority of total number of members of the House of Parliament is applicable in the case of:

Which of the following is/are listed among the Directive Principles in Part IV? I. Equal pay for equal work. II. Uniform civil code. III. Small family norm IV. Education through mother tongue at primary level.

Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion etc. (Article 15 of the Constitutionof India) is a Fundamental Right classifiable under: [IAS 1995]

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of theConstitution of India? [IAS 2004]

Impeachment of President is a

The Constitution of India is designed to work as a unitary government:

Which of the following is not specifically mentioned in Article 19 of the Constitution?

The power to extend and/or restrict the jurisdiction ofa High Court rests with the

The Chief Justice and other Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed from their office by an order of the President passed after:

Article 6 enshrines the provision conferring Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan. Which one of the following provisions is incorrect?

The normal life of the House of the People is five years,but it may be dissolved earlier by the

Which one of the following made the Indian Legislature bicameral:

The basic difference between the Indian President and the British Monarch is

The term of office of the Chief Election Commissioneris _____ years.

The type of Government adopted in the IndianConstitution is

UPSC submits its annual report on its work to:

The Swatantra Party was formed by

Which House of Parliament is sometimes called the"House of Elders"?

If the Preamble of the Indian Constitution is violated,

Article 19 of the Constitution gives Indian citizens the freedom to reside and settle in any part of India. This freedom is subject to various restrictions in the State of

The time gap between two sessions of the Parliament should not exceed:

The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by

Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the FinanceCommission to be laid before each House of Parliament? [IAS 2010]

When the office of Chief Justice of a High Court Calls vacant his duties will be performed by one of the other Judges of the Court as may be appointed for the purpose by the

Who among the following was the Constitutional adviser to the Constituent Assembly ofIndia? [CDS 1995]

Which one of the following courts is responsible for theenforcement of Fundamental Rights?

Panchayati Raj was first introduced in

Which one of the following statements is not correct? [NDA 2005]

What is common to Britain, Israel and New Zealand?

The President can remove the Chief ElectionCommissioner from office on

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) does notaudit the receipts and expenditure of

The Lok Sabha is called in session for at least how many times in a year?

The Supreme Commander of India's Defence Forces is

In which part of the Constitution Is the State enjoinedto establish Panchayati Raj institutions?

Panchayati Raj has received constitutional status with the Amendment Act :

The Supreme Court of India is vested with

33.	Article 19 of the Constitution gives Indian citizens the freedom to reside and settle in any part of India. This freedom is subject to various restrictions in the State of
A.	Assam
B.	Himachal Pradesh
C.	Jammu and Kashmir
D.	Goa
Answer» D. Goa

34.	The time gap between two sessions of the Parliament should not exceed:
A.	3 months
B.	6 months
C.	9 months
D.	1 year
Answer» C. 9 months

35.	The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by
A.	all the members of Parliament
B.	the people directly
C.	all the members of Lok Sabha
D.	the members of the majority party in the Lok Sabha
Answer» B. the people directly

36.	Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the FinanceCommission to be laid before each House of Parliament? [IAS 2010]
A.	The President of India
B.	The Speaker of Lok Sabha
C.	The Prime Minister of India
D.	The Union Finance Minister
Answer» B. The Speaker of Lok Sabha

37.	When the office of Chief Justice of a High Court Calls vacant his duties will be performed by one of the other Judges of the Court as may be appointed for the purpose by the
A.	Governor
B.	Chief Minister
C.	President
D.	Supreme Court
Answer» D. Supreme Court

38.	Who among the following was the Constitutional adviser to the Constituent Assembly ofIndia? [CDS 1995]
A.	Dr. B.N. Rao
B.	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C.	K.M. Munshi
D.	M.C. Setalvad
Answer» B. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

39.	Which one of the following courts is responsible for theenforcement of Fundamental Rights?
A.	High Courts
B.	Supreme Court of India
C.	District and Sessions Court
D.	All categories of courts
Answer» C. District and Sessions Court

40.	Panchayati Raj was first introduced in
A.	Andhra Pradesh
B.	Bihar
C.	Rajasthan
D.	Gujarat
Answer» D. Gujarat

43.	Which one of the following statements is/are correct? I. The committee on the status of women in India (NSW/) recommended the setting up of a National Commission for Women. II. The first Chairperson of the National Commission for Women was Mrs. Jayanti Patnaik. III. The main task of the Commission is to study and monitor all matters relating to the constitutional and legal safeguards provided for women. Select the correct answer using the code given below [CDS 2009]
A.	I, II and III
B.	II only
C.	I and II
D.	I and III
Answer» B. II only

44.	The President can remove the Chief ElectionCommissioner from office on
A.	his own suo moto
B.	the advice of the Prime Minister
C.	the advice of Parliament
D.	the advice of the Supreme Court
Answer» D. the advice of the Supreme Court