Explore topic-wise MCQs in Indian Polity.

This section includes 21 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.

The functions of which of the following bodies in India are limited to advisory nature only?

A. Legislative Council
B. Rajya Sabha
C. Lok Sabha
D. Legislative Assembly
Answer» B. Rajya Sabha
Discussion
2.

Which of the following states can nominate two women members to the legislative assembly ?

A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Uttar pradesh
Answer» D. Uttar pradesh
Discussion
3.

Consider the following statements 1. The Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than 500 members chosen by direct election from Territorial Consituencies in the state2. A person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he / she is less than 25 years of age.Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
4.

With reference to States in India, consider the following statements 1. Sex months shall not intervence between the last sitting of the State Legislature and the first sitting of next session. 2. After every general election to the State Assembly the Governor has to address the State Assembly on the very first sitting and so also the first session of every year.Which of these statements are correct ?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
5.

The Legislative Council in a State in India can be created or abolished by the

A. parliament on the recommendation of a Governor of the state.
B. Parliament alone
C. Parliament after the state assembly passes the resolution of that effect.
D. Governor of the state on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers.
Answer» D. Governor of the state on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers.
Discussion
6.

Consider the following statements regarding Indian Polity 1. In India, a State cannot have more than 500 members in its Legislative Assembly.2. To be a member of State legislative Assembly, a citizen must not be less than 25 years of age.Which of these statements are correct ?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
7.

Consider the following statements :1. If the Legislative Assembly of a State in India is dissolved in mid-term, the Speaker continues in office till the process of formation of next Legislative Assembly.2. When the Speaker of a Legislative Assembly resignes, he addresses his letter to the Deputy-Chairman of the Assembly.Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
8.

Consider the following statements regarding Indian Polity

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
9.

In any State of India, Legislative Council can be created of abolished

A. By the Parliament
B. By the President on the recommendation of the Governor of the States
C. By the Governor on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers
D. By the Parliament as per resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State
Answer» E.
Discussion
10.

With reference to States in India, consider the following statements

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
11.

Who among the following recommended to the parliament for the abolition of the Legislative Council in a state ?

A. The President of India
B. The Governor of the concerned State
C. The Legislative Council of the concerned State
D. The Legislative Assembly of the concerned State
Answer» E.
Discussion
12.

The total numbers in the Legislative Council of a State cannot exceed

A. One-fourth of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly
B. One-third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly
C. One-sixth of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly
D. No such limit has been fixed
Answer» C. One-sixth of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly
Discussion
13.

Which is the upper chamber of State Legislature in India ?

A. Legislative Council
B. Legislative Assembly
C. Governor's Office
D. None of these
Answer» B. Legislative Assembly
Discussion
14.

Which one of the following is the period for the legislative Council to detain the ordinary bills ?

A. 14 days
B. 3 months
C. 4 months
D. 6 months
Answer» C. 4 months
Discussion
15.

Procedure for creation of Legislative Council in States has been described in which Article of the Constitution ?

A. Article 69
B. Article 169
C. Article 269
D. Article 369
Answer» C. Article 269
Discussion
16.

The maximum number of members that the Legislative Assembly of a State in India can have is

A. 400
B. 450
C. 500
D. 600
Answer» D. 600
Discussion
17.

Which one of the following State does not have a bicameral legislature (i.e., Vidhan Parishad + Vidhan Sabha) ?

A. U.P
B. M.P
C. Bihar
D. Karnataka
Answer» E.
Discussion
18.

Which of the following States/ Union Territory has a Legislative Assembly consisting on only 30 members ?

A. Pududcherry
B. Mizoram
C. Goa
D. All of these
Answer» B. Mizoram
Discussion
19.

The total number of members of the Legislative council can in no case be less than

A. 40
B. 50
C. 60
D. No minimum strengh has been fixed
Answer» B. 50
Discussion
20.

Which of the following State can nominate two women members of the Legislative Assembly ?

A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh
Discussion
21.

The functions of which of the following bodies in India are limited to

A. Legislative Council
B. Rajya Sabha
C. Lok Sabha
D. Legislative Assembly
Answer» B. Rajya Sabha
Discussion