2618 + Mcqs in Indian Polity and Civics Page 2 McqOptions

51.	Who of the following is placed at the fifth position in the Order of Precedence?
A.	Chief Justice of India
B.	Deputy Prime Minister
C.	Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.	Former Presidents
Answer» E.

Discussion

52.	The duration of a municipality is
A.	Three years, not dissoluble
B.	Four years, dissoluble
C.	Five years, not dissoluble
D.	Six years, not dissoluble
Answer» D. Six years, not dissoluble

Discussion

53.	Consider the following statements with regard to the Prime Minister and choose the correct code: 1. It is the prerogative of the Prime Minister to either select or drop a member from the list of the Council of Ministers. 2. Collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers implies a unity of action on the part of the ministers.
A.	1 is true but 2 is false.
B.	2 is true but 1 is false.
C.	1 and 2 both are true.
D.	1 and 2 both are false.
Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false.

Discussion

54.	Which one among the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.	Union List : Banking
B.	State List : Agriculture
C.	Concurrent List : Marriage
D.	Residuary List : Education
Answer» E.

Discussion

55.	By how many members of the impeaching House should the impeachment charges be signed?
A.	One-third of the members
B.	One-forth of the members
C.	One-fifth of the members
D.	One-tenth of the members
Answer» C. One-fifth of the members

Discussion

56.	List-I (Form of government)List-II (Essential features)[a] Cabinet government(1) Separation of powers[b] Presidential government(2) Collective responsibility[c] Federal government(3) Concentration of powers[d] Unitary government(4) Division of powers (5) Administrative law
A.	A - 3 ; B - 4 ; C - 2 ; D - 1
B.	A - 2 ; B - 1 ; C - 4 ; D - 3
C.	A - 3 ; B - 4 ; C - 1 ; D - 2
D.	A - 4 ; B - 3 ; C - 2 ; D - 5
Answer» C. A - 3 ; B - 4 ; C - 1 ; D - 2

Discussion

57.	The Chairman and members of the joint Public Service Commission are appointment by the
A.	Chief Minister
B.	Governor
C.	President
D.	Vice-President
Answer» D. Vice-President

Discussion

58.	Consider the following statements about Sarkaria Commission and choose the correct code: 1. The Union Government accepted 180 recommendations out of 247 and implemented them by 2011. 2. Inter-State Council was established in 1990.
A.	Only 1 is true.
B.	Only 2 is true.
C.	1 and 2 both are true.
D.	1 and 2 both are false.
Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false.

Discussion

59.	7. The Governor of state : Possesses executive, legislative and judicial powers analogous to the President. Has to act with the aid and advice of the council of ministers always. Has the power to appoint and remove the members of State Public Service Commission. Has the power to allocate business of the government among the various ministers. Of the above, the correct statement are:
A.	1 and 2
B.	2, 3 and 4
C.	1 and 4
D.	1, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 3 and 4

Discussion

60.	Which one of the following functions does not require consultation with the State Public Service Commission as per provisions of the Constitution of India?
A.	Methods of recruitment to civil services and civil posts
B.	Principles to be followed in making appointments to civil services
C.	The manner in which any provision may be made for the reservation of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens
D.	Any claim for the award of a pension in respect of injuries suffered by a person while serving under the Government of the State in a civil capacity
Answer» D. Any claim for the award of a pension in respect of injuries suffered by a person while serving under the Government of the State in a civil capacity

Discussion

61.	Give the proper sequence in which the Preamble indicates the Indian polity.
A.	Secular Sovereign Socialist Democratic Republic
B.	Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
C.	Sovereign Democratic Republic Socialist Secular
D.	Secular Socialist Sovereign Democratic Republic
Answer» C. Sovereign Democratic Republic Socialist Secular

Discussion

62.	The Concurrent List of the original Constitution consisted of:
A.	66 items
B.	93 items
C.	47 items
D.	none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above

Discussion

63.	Which one of the following items come under the concurrent list of Indian Constitution?
A.	Inter-State rivers
B.	Trade Unions
C.	Citizenship
D.	Local Government
Answer» C. Citizenship

Discussion

64.	The Concurrent Lists original 47 subjects had the following items:
A.	Price Control
B.	Tolls
C.	Fisheries
D.	Census
Answer» B. Tolls

Discussion

65.	Once a part of Andhra Pradesh, one of the following is a district of the state of Telangana:
A.	Anantapur
B.	Srikakulam
C.	Vishakhapatnam
D.	Karimnagar
Answer» B. Srikakulam

Discussion

66.	Direction : Match List-I with List-II and Select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. 42. List-1 (States) List-II (Governor's special responsibilities) [A] Madhya Pradesh (1) Law and order [B] Gujarat (2) Administration of tribal areas [C] Nagaland (3) Development of Backward areas [D] Assam (4) Minister for Tribal Welfare (5) Hill Areas Committee working
A.	A-3 B-3 C-2 D-5
B.	A-2 B-3 C-4 D-3
C.	A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2
D.	A-5 B-3 C-2 D-4
Answer» D. A-5 B-3 C-2 D-4

Discussion

67.	Which one among the following committees of the Parliament of India has no members of the Rajya Sabha?
A.	Public Accounts Committee
B.	Estimates Committee
C.	Public Undertakings Committee
D.	Departmentally Related Standing Committee on Finance
Answer» C. Public Undertakings Committee

Discussion

68.	33. The Constitution of India divided the states of India in categories A, B, C and D in the year 1950. In this context which of the following statements is correct?
A.	The Chief Commissioner was the executive head of category A states. The Rajpramukh was the executive head of category B states. The Governor was the executive head of categories C and D states
B.	The Rajpramukh was the executive head of category A states. The Chief Commissioner was the executive head of categories B and C states. The Governor was the executive head of the category D states
C.	The Governor was the executive head of category A states The Rajpramukh was the executive head of category B states. The Chief Commissioner was the executive head of categories C and D states
D.	The Governor was the executive head of category A states. The Chief Commissioner was the executive head of category B states. The Rajpramukh was the executive head of categories C and D states
Answer» D. The Governor was the executive head of category A states. The Chief Commissioner was the executive head of category B states. The Rajpramukh was the executive head of categories C and D states

Discussion

69.	Consider the following statements: 1. The functions of a State Human Rights Commission are mainly recommendatory in nature. 2. The recommendations of a State Human Rights Commission are binding on the State Government. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. Only 2

Discussion

70.	For how long does a law made by the Parliament on the state subj ect, by virtue of it being in national interest, remain in force?
A.	For one year at a time
B.	Can be renewed for any number of times not exceeding one year at a time
C.	For six months at a time
D.	None of these
Answer» C. For six months at a time

Discussion

71.	Article 75 of the Constitution of India provides that the Council of Ministers of the Union shall be collectively responsible to
A.	the House of the People
B.	both the Houses of Parliament
C.	the President only
D.	the President and both the Houses of the Parliament
Answer» B. both the Houses of Parliament

Discussion

72.	India's Parliamentary system has a feature which is unusual in usual Parliamentary polities. Which among the following is it?
A.	Ministers belong to the Legislature.
B.	President is a part of the Parliament.
C.	Ministers work under the leadership of the Prime Minister.
D.	Collective responsibility of the ministers is towards the Lok Sabha.
Answer» C. Ministers work under the leadership of the Prime Minister.

Discussion

73.	The nature of India's government is
A.	Parliamentary
B.	Non-Parliamentary
C.	Semi-Presidential
D.	Parliamentary-cum-Presidential
Answer» B. Non-Parliamentary

Discussion

74.	Consider the following statements: 1. Salary and allowances of the Speaker of Lok Sabha are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. 2. In the Warrant of Precedence, the Speaker of Lok Sabha ranks higher than all the Union Cabinet Ministers other than Prime Minister. Which of the statement 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

75.	Consider the following statements with regard to the Cripps proposals and choose the correct code: 1. The Constitution of India was to be framed by an elected Constituent Assembly of the Indian people. 2. The Constitution would grant India complete independence. 3. India would be a union on the one hand and comprise of provinces on the other 4. Any provinces not prepared to accept the Constitution would be free to retain its constitutional position as existing at that time. Which statements are correct?
A.	1, 2, 3
B.	1, 2, 4
C.	1, 3, 4
D.	2, 3, 4
Answer» D. 2, 3, 4

Discussion

76.	Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?
A.	Only Lok Sabha
B.	Only Rajya Sabha
C.	Either House of the Parliament
D.	Any Legislative Assembly
Answer» D. Any Legislative Assembly

Discussion

77.	Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. Governor can reserve certain bills for the consideration of the President 2. The President has veto power over such bills.
A.	1 is true but 2 is false.
B.	2 is true but 1 is false.
C.	1 and 2 both are true.
D.	1 and 2 both are false.
Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false.

Discussion

78.	When was the President's rule in the state of Jammu and Kashmir imposed for the first time?
A.	1984
B.	1986
C.	1986
D.	1987
Answer» D. 1987

Discussion

79.	Consider the following statements: A Bill is reserved by the Governor of a State for the consideration of the President. The President may [a] Give his assent to the Bill [b] Withhold his assent to the Bill [c] Veto the Bill [d] Direct the Governor of the State to return it to the House for reconsideration Which of these are correct?
A.	1, 2 and 3
B.	3 and 4
C.	1, 2 and 4
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Discussion

80.	Which of the following features of the Indian Constitution was/were borrowed from the US Constitution? 1. Parliamentary form of governance 2. Fundamental Rights-the concept 3. The Supreme Court of India-judicial powers 4. Amendment of the Constitution-procedure 5. Direction Principles of State Policy Choose the correct code:
A.	1, 2, 3, 4
B.	2, 3, 4, 5
C.	2 and 3
D.	1, 4 and 5
Answer» D. 1, 4 and 5

Discussion

81.	Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India: unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliament. it is competent for the President of India to issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union but excluding the Judges of Supreme Court and the High Courts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both land 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only

Discussion

82.	Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. The fundamental principles of governance are found in the chapter on fundamental rights in the Constitution of India. 2. The directive principles of state policy have been described as fundamental in the governance of the country.
A.	1 is true but 2 is false,
B.	2 is true but 1 is false.
C.	1 and 2 both are true.
D.	1 and 2 both are false.
Answer» C. 1 and 2 both are true.

Discussion

83.	Who, among the following can be appointed by the President of India?
A.	Chairman, UPSC
B.	Deputy Chairman of the once extra-constitutional body- Planning Commission
C.	Chief Minister of a Union Territory
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Deputy Chairman of the once extra-constitutional body- Planning Commission

Discussion

84.	Consider the following statements: 1. The constitution of Jammu & Kashmir for Governor?s Rule in the state. 2. The constitution of Jammu & Kashmir as the official language of the state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. Only 2

Discussion

85.	Disputes between States come to the Supreme Court under:
A.	Appellate jurisdiction
B.	Original jurisdiction
C.	Advisory jurisdiction
D.	Writ jurisdiction
Answer» C. Advisory jurisdiction

Discussion

86.	Which one of the following is not true with regard to the powers of the Governor?
A.	He can withhold state bills.
B.	He can send the bill back to the originating House.
C.	He can consult the President about the future course of action for the bill.
D.	He can give assent to the bill.
Answer» D. He can give assent to the bill.

Discussion

87.	Consider the following statements: 1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India. 3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	1 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3

Discussion

88.	The salary, allowances and other service conditions of a State Information Commissioner are similar to those of:
A.	The Chief Secretary of the State Government
B.	A Judge of the High Court of the State
C.	An Election Commissioner
D.	A member of the State Public Service Commission
Answer» B. A Judge of the High Court of the State

Discussion

89.	Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with regard to Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPS: 1. President can provide for a JSPSC on the request of the state legislatures concerned. 2. JSPSC will be considered as a constitutional body with all the powers of a SPSC.
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both
D.	None
Answer» E.

Discussion

90.	Consider the following statements: 1. Oriya in the 8th Schedule is replaced by Odia. 2. Dogri, Santhali, Maithaili and Bodo are included in 81 Schedule. 3. Urdu is a regional language of Kerala. 4. Sanskrit is a classical language. Select the code containing the correct statements.
A.	1, 2, 3
B.	1, 2, 4
C.	1, 3, 4
D.	2, 3, 4
Answer» B. 1, 2, 4

Discussion

91.	2. Legislative Council of a State: 1. is not subject to dissolution 2. can be abolished by the State Legislative Assembly 3. can be abolished by the President on Governor's recommendation Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	1 and 2
D.	3 only
Answer» B. 2 only

Discussion

92.	57. With reference to the Constitution of India, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.	Forests : Concurrent List
B.	Stock Exchange : Concurrent List
C.	Post Office Savings Bank : Union List
D.	Public Health : State List
Answer» C. Post Office Savings Bank : Union List

Discussion

93.	Which of the Articles of the Constitution of India are relevant to analyze the the constitutional position that deals with the relationship between the President and the Council of Ministers?
A.	Articles 71, 75, 78
B.	Articles 74, 75, 78
C.	Articles 73, 76, 78
D.	Articles 72, 73, 76
Answer» C. Articles 73, 76, 78

Discussion

94.	Consider the following statements with regard to the features of a federal system and choose the code with the correct options: 1. Dual government 2. Dual set of laws 3. Supremacy of the constitution 4. Federating units as powerful as the federal government Code:
A.	1, 2, 3
B.	1, 2, 4
C.	1, 3, 4
D.	2, 3, 4
Answer» B. 1, 2, 4

Discussion

95.	14. Mizoram and Sikkim may have a maximum of :
A.	7 ministers
B.	12 ministers
C.	15 % of their lower house members
D.	5 % of the lower house members
Answer» C. 15 % of their lower house members

Discussion

96.	25. If the States fail to carry out the directives of the Central Government with regard to exercise of their administrative powers:
A.	the President can impose President's rule on the State and assume all the powers of the State Government
B.	the President can send reserve police to the State for the implementation of these directives
C.	the President can dispatch army for their implementation
D.	the President can direct the Governor to dismiss the State Council of Ministers
Answer» E.

Discussion

97.	Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliamentary separately by special majority?
A.	Ordinary Bill
B.	Money Bill
C.	Finance Bill
D.	Constitution Amendment Bill
Answer» E.

Discussion

98.	How many members comprise Sikkim's share in the Lok Sabha?
A.	One
B.	Two
C.	Three
D.	Four
Answer» B. Two

Discussion

99.	Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of setting up of the given Commissions concerning weaker sections of the Indian society?
A.	Kaka Saheb Kalelkar Commission - National Commission for Minorities - National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes - Mandal Commission
B.	National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes - National Commission for Minorities - Kaka Saheb Kalelkar Commission - Mandal Commission
C.	Kaka Saheb Kalelkar Commission - Mandal Commission - National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes - National Commission for Minorities
D.	National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes - Mandal Commission - Kaka Saheb Kalelkar Commission - National Commission for Minorities
Answer» D. National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes - Mandal Commission - Kaka Saheb Kalelkar Commission - National Commission for Minorities

Discussion

100.	Which among the following are the considerations which are kept in mind while preparing the draft plan of a metropolitan planning committee? Choose the correct code. 1. Plans as are prepared by the related municipalities and panchayats 2. Matters of common interests of municipalities and panchayats 3. The overall objectives and priorities set by the government 4. The extent and nature of investments likely to be made
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	3 and 4 only
D.	1, 2, 3, 4
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in UPSC IAS Exam.

Who of the following is placed at the fifth position in the Order of Precedence?

The duration of a municipality is

Which one among the following pairs is not correctly matched?

By how many members of the impeaching House should the impeachment charges be signed?

List-I (Form of government)List-II (Essential features)[a] Cabinet government(1) Separation of powers[b] Presidential government(2) Collective responsibility[c] Federal government(3) Concentration of powers[d] Unitary government(4) Division of powers (5) Administrative law

The Chairman and members of the joint Public Service Commission are appointment by the

Consider the following statements about Sarkaria Commission and choose the correct code: 1. The Union Government accepted 180 recommendations out of 247 and implemented them by 2011. 2. Inter-State Council was established in 1990.

Which one of the following functions does not require consultation with the State Public Service Commission as per provisions of the Constitution of India?

Give the proper sequence in which the Preamble indicates the Indian polity.

The Concurrent List of the original Constitution consisted of:

Which one of the following items come under the concurrent list of Indian Constitution?

The Concurrent Lists original 47 subjects had the following items:

Once a part of Andhra Pradesh, one of the following is a district of the state of Telangana:

Which one among the following committees of the Parliament of India has no members of the Rajya Sabha?

33. The Constitution of India divided the states of India in categories A, B, C and D in the year 1950. In this context which of the following statements is correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. The functions of a State Human Rights Commission are mainly recommendatory in nature. 2. The recommendations of a State Human Rights Commission are binding on the State Government. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

For how long does a law made by the Parliament on the state subj ect, by virtue of it being in national interest, remain in force?

Article 75 of the Constitution of India provides that the Council of Ministers of the Union shall be collectively responsible to

India's Parliamentary system has a feature which is unusual in usual Parliamentary polities. Which among the following is it?

The nature of India's government is

Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?

Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. Governor can reserve certain bills for the consideration of the President 2. The President has veto power over such bills.

When was the President's rule in the state of Jammu and Kashmir imposed for the first time?

Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. The fundamental principles of governance are found in the chapter on fundamental rights in the Constitution of India. 2. The directive principles of state policy have been described as fundamental in the governance of the country.

Who, among the following can be appointed by the President of India?

Consider the following statements: 1. The constitution of Jammu & Kashmir for Governor?s Rule in the state. 2. The constitution of Jammu & Kashmir as the official language of the state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Disputes between States come to the Supreme Court under:

Which one of the following is not true with regard to the powers of the Governor?

The salary, allowances and other service conditions of a State Information Commissioner are similar to those of:

Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with regard to Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPS: 1. President can provide for a JSPSC on the request of the state legislatures concerned. 2. JSPSC will be considered as a constitutional body with all the powers of a SPSC.

Consider the following statements: 1. Oriya in the 8th Schedule is replaced by Odia. 2. Dogri, Santhali, Maithaili and Bodo are included in 81 Schedule. 3. Urdu is a regional language of Kerala. 4. Sanskrit is a classical language. Select the code containing the correct statements.

2. Legislative Council of a State: 1. is not subject to dissolution 2. can be abolished by the State Legislative Assembly 3. can be abolished by the President on Governor's recommendation Which of the following statements is/are correct?

57. With reference to the Constitution of India, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

Which of the Articles of the Constitution of India are relevant to analyze the the constitutional position that deals with the relationship between the President and the Council of Ministers?

Consider the following statements with regard to the features of a federal system and choose the code with the correct options: 1. Dual government 2. Dual set of laws 3. Supremacy of the constitution 4. Federating units as powerful as the federal government Code:

14. Mizoram and Sikkim may have a maximum of :

25. If the States fail to carry out the directives of the Central Government with regard to exercise of their administrative powers:

Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliamentary separately by special majority?

How many members comprise Sikkim's share in the Lok Sabha?

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of setting up of the given Commissions concerning weaker sections of the Indian society?