Indian Polity and constitution TOP 50 MCQs for all exams

21. The Constitution describes India as a :

(a)Federation of States

(b)Union of States

(c)Confederation of States

(d)Unitary State

22. The ‘Union of India’ consists of:

I.States

II.Union Territories

III.Acquired Territories

(a)l only

(b)II only

(c)I and II

(d)I, II and III

23. Consider the following statements:

I.A person who was born on 26th January, 1951 in Rangoon, whose father was a citizen of India by birth at the time of his birth is deemed to be an Indian citizen by descent.

II.A person who was born on 1st·July, 1988 in Itanagar, whose mother is a citizen of India at the time of his birth but the father was not, is deemed to be a citizen of India by birth.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)I only

(b)II only

(c)Both I and II

(d)Neither I nor II

24. Which one among the following statements regarding the constitutionally guaranteed Right to Education in India is correct?

(a)This right covers both child and adult illiteracy and’ therefore universally guarantees education to all citizens of India

(b)This right is a child right covering the age group of 6 to 14 years and becomes operational from the year 2015

(c)This right has been taken from the British Constitution which was the first Welfare State in the world

(d)This right has been given to all Indian children between the ages of 6 to 14 Years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act

25. Which is the competent body to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship?

(a)Election Commission

(b)President

(c)Parliament

(d)Parliament and Assemblies

26. Which among the following conditions are necessary for the issue of writ of quo warranto?

1.The office must be public and must be created by a Statute or by the Constitution itself.

2.The office must be a substantive one and not merely the function or employment of a servant at the will and during the pleasure of another.

3.There has been a contravention of the constitution or a Statutory Instrument, in appointing such person to that office.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:  Code:

(a)1 and 2 only

(b)1 and 3 only

(c)2 and 3 only

(d)1, 2 and 3

27. Suppose a legislation was passed by the Parliament imposing certain restrictions on newspapers. These included page ceiling, price and advertisements. The legislation is included in the Ninth Schedule to the Constitution of India. In this context, which one among the following statements is correct?

(a)The legislation is invalid as it violates the freedom of Press

(b)The legislation is valid by virtue of Article 31 B

(c)The legislation is invalid as it imposes unreasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) of the Constitution

(d)The legislation is valid as the Press is not a citizen under Articles 19 of the Constitution

28. Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties as contained in the Constitution of India is/are correct?

1.They can be enforced through writ jurisdiction.

2.They have formed a part of the Constitution since its adoption.

3.They are applicable only to citizens of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)1, 2 and 3

(b)1 and 2 only

(c)2 and 3 only

(d)3 only

29. Which one among the following pairs is no correctly matched?

(a)Power of the Parliament : Creating a new state

(b)Power of state legislature : Altering the name of the state

(c)Equality before law : Guaranteed to both Indian citizens and non citizens

(d)Equality of opportunity :  Guaranteed to only Indian citizens

30. Which one among the following is not guaranteed by the Constitution of India?

(a)Freedom to move freely throughout the country

(b)Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms

(c)Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of property anywhere in the country

(d)Freedom to practice any trade or profession

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