Indian Polity MCQ: Asked in WBCS Prelims – 2012
Q128. Name the first Indian state which established ‘Lokayukta’:
A. Maharastra
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Kerala
Answer – A. Maharastra
Explanation-
Q129. Mark the correct date and the year in which Indian Constitution came into force :
A. 15th August 1947
B. 24th July 1948
C. 20th January 1951
D. 26th January 1950
Answer – D. 26th January 1950
Explanation-
Q130. Mark correctly the precise meaning of the term ‘Habeas Corpus’ :
A. To put the body behind the prison bar
B. To have the body
C. To remove the body
D. None of the above
Answer – B. To have the body
Explanation-
Q131. The verdict of the Supreme Court in which of the following cases has made the imposition of the President’s rule in any state under article 356 of the constitution difficult?
A. A.K Gopalan vs. Union of India
B. S.R Bommai vs. Union of India
C. Kaveri water dispute case between two Southern States
D. None of the above
Answer – B. S.R Bommai vs. Union of India
Explanation-
Q132. The constitution of which of the following countries’ conventions plays a prominent role?
A. U.S. Constitution
B. French Constitution
C. Indian Constitution
D. British Constitution
Answer – D. British Constitution
Explanation-
Q133. What is the proper connotation of the term ‘secularism’:
A. The State is the patron of all religion
B. In the affairs of Governance and formulation of State Policies the State is not guided by religious consideration
C. The State should promote the dominant religion
D. None of the above
Answer – B. In the affairs of Governance and formulation of State Policies the State is not guided by religious consideration
Explanation-
Q134. Which constitutional mechanism is adopted for the distribution of resources between the center and the states?
A. The Union Finance Ministry.
B. The Planning Commission.
C. Indian Finance Commission was set up at the interval of five years.
D. None of the above
Answer – C. Indian Finance Commission was set up at the interval of five years.
Explanation-
Q135. Ombudsman Institution originated in
A. Denmark
B. Switzerland
C. Sweden
D. France
Answer – C. Sweden
Explanation-
Q136. What does the term ‘sovereign’ imply?
A. Free from external Control
B. Free from internal control
C. Free from territorial disputes
D. Free from control by any international body
Answer – A. Free from external Control
Explanation-
Indian Polity MCQ: Asked in WBCS Prelims – 2011
Q137. The Parliament has the power to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List provided it is in the
A. National interest
B. Interest of the concerned State
C. Interest of the underprivileged
D. Interest of the minority
Answer – A. National interest
Explanation-
Q138. Which of the following states was previously known as NEFA?
A. Nagaland
B. Manipur
C. Assam
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer – D. Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation-
Q139. Panchayats
A. Are authorized to levy taxes only
B. Have no power to levy taxes
C. Are entitled to Government grants only
D. Are authorized to levy and collect taxes, duties, tolls, and fees
Answer – D. Are authorized to levy and collect taxes, duties, tolls, and fees
Explanation-
Q140. ‘Equal pay for equal work for both men and women is a
A. Directive Principle of State Policy
B. Statutory Provision in Labour Law
C. Fundamental Right
D. None of the above
Answer – A. Directive Principle of State Policy
Explanation-
Q141. The words ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ were inserted in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the
A. 24th Amendment
B. 42nd Amendment
C. 43rd Amendment
D. 44th Amendment
Answer – B. 42nd Amendment
Explanation-
Q142. Which of the following committees is concerned with the regularity of the expenditure of the Government?
A. Public Accounts Committee
B. Estimates Committee
C. Committee on Public Undertakings
D. All of the above
Answer – A. Public Accounts Committee
Explanation-
Q143. The first state in India which was created on a linguistic basis
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Haryana
D. Kerala
Answer – A. Andhra Pradesh
Explanation-
Q144. Which Amendment of the Constitution reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
A. 60th Amendment
B. 61st Amendment
C. 62nd Amendment
D. 63rd Amendment
Answer – B. 61st Amendment
Explanation-
Q145. Article 24 of the Indian Constitution prohibits the employment of children in any factory below the age of
A. 14 years
B. 12 years
C. 7 years
D. 15 years
Answer – A. 14 years
Explanation-
Q146. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
A. Votes only in case of a tie
B. Votes like any other member of the Lok Sabha
C. Has no right to vote
D. Has two votes – one in the ordinary course and another in case of a tie
Answer – A. Votes only in case of a tie
Explanation-
Q147. The Sarkaria Commission was set up the review the relationship between
A. The Prime Minister and the President
B. The Legislative and the Executive
C. The Executive and the Judiciary
D. The Centre and the States
Answer – D. The Centre and the States
Explanation-
Q148. The Finance Commission is constituted by the President every
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 4 years
Answer – C. 5 years
Explanation-
Q149. The President of India is elected by
A. The elected members of the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha, and the State Assemblies
B. The elected members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha
C. The elected members of the Lok Sabha only
D. The elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies only
Answer – A. The elected members of the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha, and the State Assemblies
Explanation-
Q150. Finances are distributed between the Centre and the States on the basis of the recommendations of the
A. Planning Commission
B. Finance Commission
C. National Development Council
D. Public Accounts Committee
Answer – B. Finance Commission
Explanation-
Q151. Which of the following items comes under the concurrent list?
A. Agriculture
B. Labour Welfare
C. Public Health
D. Insurance
Answer – B. Labour Welfare
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