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This section includes 159 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Indian Polity and Civics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
भारत शासन अधिनियम, 1858 के अनुसार भारत का प्रथम वायसराय किसे नियुक्त किया गया? (UPPCS/RAS-2011) |
| A. | लॉर्ड डलहौजी |
| B. | लॉर्ड कैनिंग |
| C. | लार्ड एलनवरो |
| D. | लॉर्ड डफरिन |
| Answer» C. लार्ड एलनवरो | |
| 102. |
निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिएः गवर्नमेन्ट ऑफ इण्डिया एक्ट, 1935 ई. में: (UPSC-2005)1. प्रान्तीय स्वशासन का उपबन्ध था।2. एक संघीय न्यायालय (फेडरल कोर्ट) की स्थापना का उपबन्ध था।3. केन्द्र में अखिल भारतीय संघ का उपबन्ध था। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन-सा/से सही है/हैं? |
| A. | 1 व 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 व 3 |
| C. | 1 व 3 |
| D. | 2 व 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 व 3 | |
| 103. |
निम्नलिखित में से किन कारणों के अंतर्गत अक्टूबर 1939 में कांग्रेस मंत्रिमण्डल ने 8 प्रान्तों से सामूहिक त्याग-पत्र दे दिया? (BPSC-2008)1. कांग्रेस की सहमति के बिना भारत को द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध में शामिल किया गया था। कांग्रेस के युद्ध के उद्देश्य की घोषणा तथा युद्ध के उपरान्त भारत की स्वतंत्रता की मांग की उपेक्षा की गई थी। |
| A. | केवल 1 |
| B. | केवल 2 |
| C. | 1 और 2 |
| D. | उपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं |
| Answer» D. उपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं | |
| 104. |
Which of the following is/are the issue(s) on which recommendations to be made by the Finance Commission to the President of India are specified in the Constitution of India? 1. The principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India 2. Measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement the resources of the Panchayats in the State 3. Measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement the resources of the Municipalities in the State Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 only |
| D. | 2 only |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 105. |
The role of the Finance Commission in Centre-State fiscal relations has been undermined by the: |
| A. | State Governments |
| B. | Zonal Councils |
| C. | Planning Commission |
| D. | Central Government |
| Answer» D. Central Government | |
| 106. |
The Finance Commission is constituted to recommend criteria for: |
| A. | Framing a financial bill |
| B. | Preparing the annual budget of Union Government |
| C. | Distribution of financial resources between Union and the States |
| D. | Auditing the receipts and expenditures of the Union Government |
| Answer» D. Auditing the receipts and expenditures of the Union Government | |
| 107. |
Assertion (A): The Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of India are relevant in determining the limits of reasonable restrictions laid down in Article 19 dealing with the Fundamental Right to Freedom. Reason (R): The Fundamental Rights in Part III of the Constitution have been superseded by the Directive Principles. |
| 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» D. A is false but R is true | |
| 108. |
The Instrument of Instructions' contained in the Government of India Act, 1935, has been in- corporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as: |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | Emergency provisions |
| Answer» C. Fundamental Duties | |
| 109. |
Assertion (A): Laws covered under Article 39 [a] and [c] have been given protective shield against some of the fundamental rights. Reason (R): The Directive Principles are also regarded relevant for considering what are reasonable restrictions under Article 19? |
| 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» C. A is true but R is false | |
| 110. |
Which one of the following is a correct statement? |
| A. | Primacy is given to all the directive principles contained in Part IV of the Constitution over fundamental rights. |
| B. | Primacy is given to all the fundamental rights conferred by Article 14-32 of the Constitution, over directive principles. |
| C. | Primacy is given to all the fundamental rights conferred by Part III of the Constitution over directive principles. |
| D. | Primacy is given only to directive principles in clauses [b] and [c] of Article 39 over fundamental S rights conferred by Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 111. |
With reference to the definitions under the Constitution, consider the following statements: 1. Indian state means any territory which the Government of the Dominion of India recognized as such a state. 2. Union territory means any union territory specified in the First Schedule and does not include any other territory comprised within the territory of India but not specified in that Schedule. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 112. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (constitutional amendments Act) List-II (Major subject) A. 19th Amendment 1. Reservation of seats for SC / ST in Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies in the states B. 25th Amendment 2. Duties of the election commission C. 31th Amendment 3. Compensation in the acquisition of property D. 45th Amendment 4. Increase in elected seats in Lok Sabha Codes: |
| A. | A-4B-1 C-2 D-3 |
| B. | A-2B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| C. | A-4B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-2B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| Answer» C. A-4B-3 C-2 D-1 | |
| 113. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Amendment of the constitution) List-II (Purpose of the Amendment) A. 53rd Amendment 1. Extension of reservation for SCs and STs and Anglo-Indians in the House of People and in the State Assemblies for a period of ten years B. 61st Amendment2. Special provisions for Mizoram C. 74th Amendment3. Lowering of voting age from 21 to 18 D. 79th Amendment4. Constitution of three types of Municipalities Codes: |
| 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 | |
| 114. |
In which Part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned? |
| A. | Part-I |
| B. | Part-II |
| C. | Part-III |
| D. | Part-IV |
| Answer» C. Part-III | |
| 115. |
In which of the following years, the Citizenship Act, 1955 has been amended? 1. 1986 2. 1992 3. 2003 4. 2005 Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 116. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Originally, the Citizenship Act (1955), also provided for the Commonwealth Citizenship. 2. The provision for Commonwealth Citizenship was repealed by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2005. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 117. |
Under Article 368, the Parliament has no power to repeal Fundamental Rights because these are: |
| A. | Enshrined in Part III of the Constitution |
| B. | Human Rights |
| C. | Transcendental Rights |
| D. | Part of basic structure of the Constitution |
| Answer» E. | |
| 118. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (provisions) List-II (Article) A. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth 1. Article 22 B. Prohibition of employment of children in factories 2. Article 15 C. Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases 3. Article 24 D. Abolition of untouchability 4. Article 17 Codes: |
| A. | A-1B-4 C-2 D-3 |
| B. | A-2B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-2B-4 C-1 D-3 |
| D. | A-1B-3 C-2 D-4 |
| Answer» C. A-2B-4 C-1 D-3 | |
| 119. |
Which among the following constitutional amendment provided for state reorganisation on linguistic basis? |
| A. | Third Amendment |
| B. | Fourth Amendment |
| C. | Sixth Amendment |
| D. | Seventh Amendment |
| Answer» D. Seventh Amendment | |
| 120. |
Which of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the ratification of the legislature of not less than one-half of the states?1. Election of the President2. Representation of states in the Parliament3. Lists in the 7th Schedule4. Abolition of the Legislative Council in a State |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1.2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 121. |
Which of the following is true about the Constitution (Twenty Furth Amendment) Act, 1971 |
| A. | Parliament has the power to amend any part of the Constitution including fundamental rights |
| B. | The President is bound to assent Constitution amendment bill |
| C. | Education was transferred to the Concurrent List |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 122. |
Which Article mentions disqualification of members in the Parliament" |
| A. | Article 101 to Article 104 |
| B. | Article 101 to Articles 105 |
| C. | Article 102 to Article 106 |
| D. | Article 106 to Article 110 |
| Answer» B. Article 101 to Articles 105 | |
| 123. |
Which one of the following Amendments of the Constitution of India deals with the issue of strengthening of the Panchayati Raj? |
| A. | 42nd |
| B. | 44th |
| C. | 73rd |
| D. | 86th |
| Answer» D. 86th | |
| 124. |
Which of the following are matters on which the Parliament has the power to modify provisions of the constitution by a simple majority? 1. Alternation of names, boundaries and areas of States 2. Appointment of additional judges 3. Abolition of the second chamber of a State Legislature 4. Administration of Scheduled Areas Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 125. |
If an amendment of the Constitution of India seeks to make any change in certain items, the amendment requires to be ratified by the Legislatures of not less than one-half of the States before the Bill making provision for such amendment is presented to the President for assent. Which of the following are those items? 1. Representation of States in Parliament 2. Any of the Lists in the Seventh Schedule 3. Manner of election of the President of India Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 126. |
How can an amendment in a list in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India be initiated? If the Bill seeking amendment is passed in either House of Parliament by: |
| A. | A majority of the total membership of that house. |
| B. | A majority of the total membership of that house and by a majority of not less than two-thirds, of the members of that House present and voting. |
| C. | A majority of the total membership of that house and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting and the amendment shall also requires to be ratified by the Legislatures of not less than one-half of the States. |
| D. | A majority of the total membership of that house and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting and the amendment shall also requires to be ratified by the Legislatures of not less than two-thirds of the States. |
| Answer» D. A majority of the total membership of that house and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting and the amendment shall also requires to be ratified by the Legislatures of not less than two-thirds of the States. | |
| 127. |
The President, being a part of the Parliament, participates |
| A. | In proposing the amendment bill |
| B. | In withholding the amendment bill |
| C. | In giving assent to the amendment bill |
| D. | In reserving the amending bill for his/her consideration |
| Answer» D. In reserving the amending bill for his/her consideration | |
| 128. |
In which of the following states was emergency under Article 356 extended up to five years? |
| A. | Nagaland |
| B. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Arunachal Pradesh | |
| 129. |
One of the following does not match. Which one is it? |
| A. | 7th Amendment:States reorganised |
| B. | 21st Amendment:Sindhi incorporated in 8th Schedule |
| C. | 24th Amendment:Responded to the Kesavananda Case (1973) |
| D. | 36th Amendment:Sikkim to be a full state |
| Answer» D. 36th Amendment:Sikkim to be a full state | |
| 130. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. The states in India ratify the already passed amending proposals by the two Houses of Parliament, through a simple majority vote in their respective legislature. 2. It is therefore safe to conclude that India?s amendment procedure is fairly flexible. |
| 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» B. 2 is true but 1 is false. | |
| 131. |
Consider the following statements relating to 42nd Amendment and choose the correct code: 1. The Parliament's constituent power has no limits. 2. No amendment Act can be challenged in any court of law. Codes: |
| 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» C. 1 and 2 both are true. | |
| 132. |
Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a feature of the basic structure of the Constitution? |
| A. | Sovereignty of the People |
| B. | Supremacy of the Constitution |
| C. | Republican Polity |
| D. | Speaker s Powers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 133. |
Consider the following clauses with regard to the 1st Amendment and choose the code giving the correct ones. 1. Freedoms restricted 2. Zamindari abolished 3. Changes made in the Concurrent List 4. 9th Schedule added in the Constitution |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 3, 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3, 4 | |
| 134. |
With what majority of votes are provisions relating to English Languages-Article 343(3)-amended? |
| A. | Simple majority of each House of Parliament |
| B. | Absolute majority of each House of Parliament |
| C. | 3/4 Majority of each House of Parliament |
| D. | 2/3rd majority of members voting and present |
| Answer» B. Absolute majority of each House of Parliament | |
| 135. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. Amendment Act No. 58 seeks the publication of the Hindi Version of the Constitution. 2. Though there is an official language, the English language would. Continue to be used until further order. |
| 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» C. 1 and 2 both are true. | |
| 136. |
1. The amendment procedure in India is a multiple procedure. 2. Article 368 implies a method of amending the Constitution. Choose the correct code: |
| A. | 1 is true but 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is true but 1 is false. |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 true. |
| D. | Both 1 and 2 false. |
| Answer» D. Both 1 and 2 false. | |
| 137. |
One of the following is an example of a flexible constitution |
| A. | American Constitution |
| B. | Swiss Constitution |
| C. | British Constitution |
| D. | Australian Constitution |
| Answer» E. | |
| 138. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. An amending bill originates in the lower House of the Parliament. 2. The President cannot refuse assent to an amendment bill that has been passed. |
| 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» C. 1 and 2 both are true. | |
| 139. |
Consider the following statements related to Article 368 of the Constitution and choose the code that identifies the correct statements. 1. A Constitution Amendment Bill can be passed at a joint session of Parliament in case of deadlock between the two Houses. 2. It is obligatory for the President of India to give his assent to a Constitutional Amendment Bill passed under Article 368. 3. A proposal to amend the Constitution can be introduced in the House of the People, or Council of States. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 140. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. It is after the Prime Ministers assent that an amending bill becomes an Act. 2. Legislature approval means, approval of both the Houses, if they are any. |
| 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» C. 1 and 2 both are true. | |
| 141. |
निम्नलिखित में से किनसे विनिर्धारित होता है कि भारत का संविधान परिसंघीय है? (UPSC-1994) |
| A. | संविधान लिखित और अनम्य है |
| B. | न्यायपालिका स्वतंत्र है |
| C. | अवशिष्ट शक्तियों का केन्द्र में निहित होना |
| D. | केन्द्र और राज्यों के बीच शक्तियों का वितरण |
| Answer» E. | |
| 142. |
भारत एक गणतंत्र है इसका अर्थ हैः |
| A. | सभी मामलों में अंतिम अधिकार जनता के पास है। |
| B. | भारत में संसदीय शासन नहीं है। |
| C. | भारत में वंशानुगत शासन नहीं है। |
| D. | भारत राज्यों का संघ है। |
| Answer» D. भारत राज्यों का संघ है। | |
| 143. |
हमारे संविधान की उद्देशिका का सर्वाधिक महत्व और संविधान का कार्यान्वयन और निर्वचन उद्देशिका में अभिव्यक्त महान और उच्च आदर्शों के प्रकाश में किया जाना चाहिए। न्यायमूर्ति सीकरी ने यह मत किस वाद में अभिव्यक्त किया है। |
| A. | बेरूबाड़ी बनाम भारत संघ के वाद में |
| B. | केरल शिक्षा विधेयक वाद में |
| C. | ए.के. गोपालन बनाम मद्रास राज्य के वाद में |
| D. | केशवानंद भारती वनाम केरल राज्य वाद में |
| Answer» E. | |
| 144. |
भारतीय संविधान की प्रस्तावना में निम्नलिखित में से किस स्वतंत्रता का वर्णन नहीं है? |
| A. | विचार की स्वतंत्रता |
| B. | विचार प्रकट करने की स्वतंत्रता |
| C. | विश्वास की स्वतंत्रता |
| D. | आर्थिक स्वतंत्रता |
| Answer» E. | |
| 145. |
वर्तमान में भारतीय संविधान में गणना की दृष्टि से कुल कितने अनुच्छेद और अनुसूचियाँ है? (JKPSC-2003) |
| A. | 390 अनुच्छेद और 5 अनुसूचियाँ |
| B. | 395 अनुच्छेद और 12 अनुसूचियाँ |
| C. | 395 अनुच्छेद और 10 अनुसूचियाँ |
| D. | 444 अनुच्छेद और 12 अनुसूचियाँ |
| Answer» C. 395 अनुच्छेद और 10 अनुसूचियाँ | |
| 146. |
1937 के चुनाव के संदर्भ में सूची-I को सूची-II से सुमेलित कीजिए तथा सूचियों को नीचे दिए गए कूटों का प्रयोग करते हुए सही उत्तर का चयन कीजिएःसूची-I (प्रान्त)सूची-II (मुख्यमंत्री)[a]मद्रास1.फजल-उल-हक[b]बम्बई2.सी. राजगोपालाचारी[c]पंजाब3.बी.जी. खरे[d]बंगाल4.सिकन्दर हयात खानकूटः |
| A. | A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 |
| B. | A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1 |
| C. | A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3 |
| D. | A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 |
| Answer» C. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3 | |
| 147. |
निम्नलिखित में से किस कानून के द्वारा भारत में ब्रिटिश शासन की नींव रखी गई? |
| A. | भारतीय परिषद अधिनियम, 1861 |
| B. | पिट्स इंडिया अधिनियम, 1784 |
| C. | विनियमितीकरण अधिनियम, 1773 |
| D. | भारतीय परिषद अधिनियम, 1892 |
| Answer» D. भारतीय परिषद अधिनियम, 1892 | |
| 148. |
सूची - I (अधिनियम) को सूची - II के साथ सुमेलित कीजिए एवं सूचियों के नीचे दिए गए कूट का प्रयोग कर सही उत्तर का चयन कीजिए।सूची-Iसूची-II[a]भारतीय परिषद अधिनियम, 19091.माउण्टबेटन योजना[b]भारत सरकार अधिनियम, 19192.साइमन कमीशन[c]भारत सरकार अधिनियम 19353.मोंटेग्यू-चेम्सफोर्ड सुधार[d]भारत स्वतंत्रता अधिनियम, 19474.मॉर्ले-मिन्टो सुधार |
| A. | A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 |
| B. | A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 |
| C. | A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2 |
| D. | A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3 |
| Answer» C. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2 | |
| 149. |
साइमन कमीशन का गठन किस अधिनियम की समीक्षा के लिए किया गया? |
| A. | भारत शासन अधिनियम, 1858 |
| B. | भारत परिषद अधिनियम, 1892 |
| C. | भारत परिषद अधिनियम, 1909 |
| D. | भारत शासन अधिनियम, 1919 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 150. |
किस अधिनियम के द्वारा भारत की स्वतंत्रता का मार्ग सुनिश्चित हुआ? |
| A. | 1909 का भारत परिषद अधिनियम |
| B. | 1919 का भारत शासन अधिनियम |
| C. | 1935 का भारत शासन अधिनियम |
| D. | 1947 का भारतीय स्वतंत्रता अधिनियम |
| Answer» E. | |