Indian Polity & Constitution important MCQs

 

Indian Polity & Constitution important MCQs

1. Which among the following formed as 22nd state of the Indian union?

[A] Goa
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Sikkim
[D] Telangana

 

Correct Answer: C [Sikkim]

Sikkim emerged as India’s 22nd state on 26th April 1975. The Sikkim State day is observed on 16th May of every year because this was the day when the first Chief Minister of Sikkim assumed office.

2. The Amindivi islands consist of five islands of which of the Union Territory?

[A] Andaman & Nicobar
[B] Lakshadweep
[C] Pondicherry
[D] Daman & Diu

 

B [Lakshadweep]

The Aminidivi subgroup of islands consists of Amini, Keltan, Chetlat, Kadamat, Bitra, and Perumal Par islands. It is one of the three island subgroups in Lakshadweep and is separated by the Laccadive Islands subgroup roughly by the 11th parallel north.

 

3. Which among the following languages was included in the eighth schedule by Constitution (21st) Amendment Bill on 10 April 1967?

[A] Assamese
[B] Sindhi
[C] Gujarathi
[D] Konkani

 

Correct Answer: B [Sindhi]

Constitution (21st) Amendment Act, 1967 included Sindhi as the 15th language in the Eight Schedule.

 

4. Which of the following article prohibits the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs?

[A] Article 43 B
[B] Article 46
[C] Article 47
[D] Article 48

 

Correct Answer: C [Article 47]

Article 47 of the Directive Principles of the State Policy of the Indian Constitution prohibits the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health. The State shall endeavor to raise the level of nutrition and health among people.

 

5. Which Article states that there shall be a council of ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President?

[A] Article 73
[B] Article 74
[C] Article 75
[D] Article 76

 

Correct Answer: B [Article 74]

Article 74 states that there shall be a council of ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice.

 

6. What is the minimum age required to be a Prime Minister of India?

[A] 21 years
[B] 25 years
[C] 30 years
[D] 35 years

 

Correct Answer: B [25 years]

 

Notes: The minimum age requirement to become the Prime Minister of India is 25 years. It is the same as required by a person to be a member of the Lok Sabha, that is, 25 years. However to be a member of the Rajya Sabha the age requirement is 30 years.

 

7. In which country did the concept of Public Interest Litigation originate?

[A] THE UK
[B] India
[C] Australia
[D] THE US

 

Correct Answer: D [US]

The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in the United States of America. Since the 19th-century various movements in the US contributed to Public Interest law, which was part of the legal aid movement.

 

8. Who appoints the judges of a state high court?

[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Governor
[D] President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state

Correct Answer: D [President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state]

The judges of a state high court are appointed by the president in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state. The President can also transfer and remove them

 

 

9. Which amendment authorized the Parliament to establish a common high court for two or more states or for two or more states and a union territory?

[A] 5th
[B] 6th
[C] 7th
[D] 8^th

Correct Answer: C [7th]

The Indian Constitution provides for a high court for each state, but the Seventh Amendment Act of 1956 empowered the
Parliament of India to establish a common high court for two or more states or for two or more states and a union territory.

 

10. Which article makes special provisions for the state of Nagaland?

[A] 370
[B] 371
[C] 371 A
[D] 371 I

 

Correct Answer: C [371 A]

Article 371 A of the Constitution of India makes special provisions for the state of Nagaland. It states that the Governor of Nagaland shall have a special responsibility to maintain the law and order in the state so long as internal disturbances caused by the hostile Nagas continue.

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