Top 1000+ Solved Indian Polity and Constitution MCQ Questions Answer
Q. The Ex-officio Chairman of a Zonal Council is:
a. one of the Union Ministers
b. the Governor of the State where the Zonal Council meets
c. the Chief Minister of the State where the Council meets
d. elected by the member-State Chief minister
Q. The main purpose of Zonal Councils is to:
a. settle disputes between States in a Zone
b. advise on matters of common interest to States in a Zone
c. ensure that laws passed by various States do not conflict with each other
d. devise best ways of utilising available resources of States
Q. An Inter-State Council was set up in 1990 under Article 263 of the Constitution by the:
a. President
b. Parliament
c. Government
d. Planning Commission
Q. The duties envisaged by the Constitution for the Inter-State Council are to : 1. inquire into and advise on disputes between States 2. investigate matters of common interest for two or more States 3. make recommendation for coordination of policy and action relating to any subject 4. enforce provisions relating to the freedom of trade and commerce
a. I, II and IV
b. I, II and III
c. II and IV
d. II, III and IV
Q. The members of the Inter-State Council are: 1. Six cabinet ministers nominated to it 2. Chief Ministers of all States 3. Secretaries of Union Ministries 4. Governors of all States
a. I and II
b. I, II and III
c. II only
d. II and IV
Q. The Prime Minister, Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers and Council of Ministers are all members of :
a. Planning Commission
b. National Development Council
c. Zonal Council
d. Regional Council
Q. National Development Council is :
a. political body
b. non-political body
c. statutory body
d. None of the above
Q. According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman? [IAS 2004]
a. Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court
b. Any serving Judge of the High Court
c. Only a retired Chief Justice of India
d. Only a retired Chief Justice of a High Court
Q. Which of the following is not true about the Lok Pal Bill ?
a. The Lok Pal is institutionalised set-up to put curbs on erring Ministers
b. Once appointed, the Lok Pal can hold office for a maximum period of five years
c. Complaints to the Lok Pal can be made by any citizen other than a public servant
d. The Lok Pal is appointed by the Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Q. Who among the following cannot be removed from office except in the mannerprescribed in the Constitution of India? [NDA 2005]
a. The Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission
b. The Governor of a State
c. The Chief Election Commissioner
d. The Chairman, Finance Commission
Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The Attorney General of India can be a member of any Parliamentary Committee. 2. The Attorney General of India can take part in the proceedings of either House of Parliament. 3. To be appointed as the Attorney General of India, a person must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. Which of the statements given above are correct? [NDA 2005]
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 3
d. 1, 2 and 3
Q. Consider the following statements with respect to Attorney General of India: 1. He is appointed by the President. 2. He must have the same qualifications as are required by a Judge of High Court. 3. In the performance of his duties he shall have the right of audience in all courts of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2009]
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2 and 3
Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The Chairman and the Members of the UPSC are appointed by the President. 2. The Chairman and the Members of the UPSC are eligible for further employment under the Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2008]
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q. The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of [CDS 2011]
a. six years
b. during the pleasure of the President
c. for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
d. for five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier
Q. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the commencement of the election process in India? [IAS 1995]
a. The recommendation for election is made by the government and the notification for election is issued by the Election Commission
b. The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the Home Ministry at the Centre and Home Departments in the States
c. The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the President and Governors of the States concerned
d. Both the exercises of making a recommendation for election and that of issuing a notification in respect of it are done by the Election Commission