Indian Polity MCQ: MCQ Test (25 questions)

Question 1 of 25

Which one of the following is a Fundamental Duty in India?

ASeparation of judiciary from executive
BTo value and preserve the rich haritage of ours composite culture
CFree and compulsory education for children
DAvolition of Untouchability

Question 2 of 25

Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament?

AThe President of India
BThe Speaker of Lok Sabha
CThe Prime Minister of India
DThe Union Finance Minister

Question 3 of 25

The method of Constitutional Amendment is provided in ____

AArticle 348
BArticle 358
CArticle 368
DArticle 378

Question 4 of 25

The single instance of the unanimous election of the President of India so far, was the election of____

ARajendra Prasad
BDr. Radhakrishnan
CZakir Hussain
DNeelam Sanjiva Reddy

Question 5 of 25

Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?

ATo change the existing territory of a Satate and to change the name of the State
BTo pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services
CTo amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement
DTo determine the functions of the Election Commission and the determine the number of Election Commissioners

Question 6 of 25

Which of the language is not included in the VIIIth Schedule of the constitution?

AEnglish
BHindi
CSanskrit
DUrdu

Question 7 of 25

Which one of the following rights is available under Article 19(1) d read with Article 21?

ARight to travel abroad
BRight to shelter
CRight to privacy
DRight to information

Question 8 of 25

The executive power of the State are vested in the Governor under Article …. Of the Constitution ____

A14
B154 (1)
C155
D356

Question 9 of 25

Who holds the power to appoint the nominees form Anglo-Indian Commission in the Lok Sabha?

AMinorities Commission
BPresident of India
CPrime Minister
DVice-President

Question 10 of 25

Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the soul of the Constitution?

AFundamental Rights
BDirective Principles of State Policy
CThe Preamble
DRight to Constitutional Remedies

Question 11 of 25

Recommendations to the President of India on the specific Union-State fiscal relations are made by the___

AFinance Minister
BReserve Bank of India
CPlanning Commission
DFinance Commission

Question 12 of 25

The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part India for implementing International treaties____

AWith the consent of all the State
BWith the consent of all the majority of States
CWith the consent of all the State concerned
DWithout the consent of any State

Question 13 of 25

At which of its session, did the Congress officially accept the 'Socialistic Pattern of Society'?

ABombay Session of 1953
BAvadi Session of 1955
CCalcutta Session of 1957
DNagpur Session of 1959

Question 14 of 25

The Council of Ministers does NOT include____

ACabinet Ministers
BMinisters of State
CMinisters without Portfolio
DCabiner Secretary

Question 15 of 25

The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the constitution of India during the primeministership of ___

AJawaharlal Nehru
BLal Bahadur Shastri
CIndira Gandhi
DMorarji Desai

Question 16 of 25

Who among the following was the Chairman of the Union Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

AB. R. Ambedkar
BJ. B. Kripalani
CJawahar Lal Nehru
DAlladi Krishnaswami Ayyar

Question 17 of 25

Which among the following is the correct expression of the term 'Secular' in India?

AIndia has many religion
BIndians have religious freedom
CTo follow the religion depends upon the will of an individual
DThere is no religion of the State in India

Question 18 of 25

Which Act introduced Dyarchy at the centre?

AIndian Council Act, 1909
BGovernment of India Act, 1919
CGovernment of India Act, 1935
DThe Indian Independence Act, 1947

Question 19 of 25

Under which Article of the Constitution of India can the Indian Parliament make laws under the Residuary powers?

AArticle 248
BArticle 249
CArticle 250
DArticle 251

Question 20 of 25

Who held the office of the Vice-President of India for two consecutive terms?

ADr. Radhakrishnan
BMr. R. Venkataraman
CDr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
DMr. V. V. Giri

Question 21 of 25

What is the maximum age limit prescribed for the post of the President of India?

A58 years
B60 years
C62 years
DThere is no maximum age limit

Question 22 of 25

According to the Article 82 of the Constitution of India, the allocation of seats in Lok Sabha to the States is on the basis of the _____ census.

A1961
B1971
C1981
D1991

Question 23 of 25

Which one of the following offices is held during the pleasure of the President of India?

AChief Justice of India
BChief Justice of India
CGovernor of a State
DChairman of UPSC

Question 24 of 25

With reference to the colonial period of India, the trade monopoly of the East India Company was ended by ____

AThe Regulating Act of 1773
BPitt's India Act of 1784
CThe Charter Act of 1813
DThe Charter Act of 1833

Question 25 of 25

If a member of Parliament becomes desqualified for membership, the decision of his removal is taken by___

AChief Election Commissioner
BPresident of India on the advice of Council of Ministers
CPresident of India on enquiry by a Supreme Court Judge
DPresident in accordance with the opinion of the Election Commission