Top 1000+ Solved Indian Polity and Constitution MCQ Questions Answer
Q. Which of the following is incorrect in respect of Local Government in India? [IAS 1995]
a. According to the Indian Constitution local government is not an independent tier in the federal system
b. 30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women
c. Local government finances are to be provided by a Commission
d. Elections to local bodies are to be determined by a Commission
Q. The tenure of Gram Panchayat and Nagarpalika shall be for:
a. three years
b. four years
c. five years, unless dissolved earlier
d. co-extensive with the term of Legislative Assembly
Q. The Panchayats are authorised:
a. to levy taxes, duties, levy and appropriate the same
b. the Panchayats have no power to levy taxes
c. the Panchayats are entitled to only grants from the Government
d. to levy, collect and appropriate such taxes, duties tolls and fees as they are authorised by the Governments
Q. The three-tier system of Panchayats :
a. is uniformly applicable to all States
b. is applicable only to States with population above 50 lakh
c. need not be strictly followed in States with population below 20 lakh
d. has been replaced with a four-tier one
Q. The electorate for a Panchayat is :
a. the Taluka board
b. all adults of 21 years of above in a village
c. the village and selected Members of Parliament and State Legislature
d. the Gram Sabha
Q. Which of the following are a source of income to the urban local bodies? 1. Octroi duty on goods brought into and taken out of the city. 2. Taxes on vehicles. 3. Income from water and electricity supply. 4. Financial grants from the State Governments.
a. I, II and III
b. II, III and IV
c. I, III and IV
d. I, II, III and IV
Q. Which of the following provisions of the Constitution can be amended only if (a) they are passed by a majority of total - membership of each House of Parliament and not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting in each House of Parliament, and (b) are ratified by the legislatures of one-half of the States? [IAS 1995] 1. Method of election of President. 2. Provisions regarding the High Court. 3. Abolition of Legislative Council in any State. 4. Qualifications for Indian citizenship 5. Representation of States in Parliament.
a. I, III, IV and V
b. II, III and V
c. I, II and V
d. I, II, III, IV and V
Q. Which of the following Amendments would need State ratification? 1. Provisions affecting President's election. 2. Provisions affecting the Union Judiciary. 3. Amendment procedure. 4. Reservation of seats for SC/ST in Parliament.
a. I, II and IV
b. III and IV
c. I and IV
d. I, II, III and IV
Q. Regarding Constitutional Amendments 1. the Provision of joint sitting is not available. 2. they become operative from the date both Houses have passed the Bills. 3. the President's assent to a Constitutional Amendment is obligatory. 4. Parliament may amend any part of the Constitution according to the procedure laid down in Article 368.
a. I and III
b. I, II and III
c. I, III and IV
d. I, II, III and IV
Q. The Constitution of India does not mention the post of:
a. the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
b. the Deputy Prime Minister
c. the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
d. the Deputy Speaker of the State Legislative Assemblies
Q. Which Amendment of the Constitution gave priority to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights?
a. 24th Amendment
b. 39th Amendment
c. 42nd Amendment
d. 40th Amendment
Q. A major portion of the Constitution:
a. can be amended by simple majority
b. can be amended by two-thirds majority
c. can be amended only with State ratification
d. cannot be amended
Q. If India decides to have a Presidential form of government, the first and foremost Amendment has to be made affecting the:
a. system of judiciary
b. composition of Parliament
c. Executive-Legislature relationship
d. provisions pertaining to Fundamental Rights
Q. Which one of the following statements is/are correct? I. The committee on the status of women in India (NSW/) recommended the setting up of a National Commission for Women. II. The first Chairperson of the National Commission for Women was Mrs. Jayanti Patnaik. III. The main task of the Commission is to study and monitor all matters relating to the constitutional and legal safeguards provided for women. Select the correct answer using the code given below [CDS 2009]
a. I, II and III
b. II only
c. I and II
d. I and III