Indian Polity MCQ: Asked in WBCS Prelims – 2010
Q152. The Right to Information Act is applicable to the whole of India except to the state of
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Mizoram
C. Manipur
D. Nagaland
Answer – A. Jammu and Kashmir (As per Old Data, Now it is not valid)
Explanation-
Q153. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment in 1992
1. Provided a constitutional guarantee to the formation of Panchayats at the village and other levels.
2. Added a new part to the Constitution relating to urban local bodies.
3. Stipulated that all Panchayat members be elected for a five-year term in elections supervised by the State Election Commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 1 only
D. 2 only
Answer – B. 1 and 3
Explanation-
Q154. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution provision has been made for the formation of a Finance Commission to deal with various aspects of the Centre-State financial relationship?
A. Article 245
B. Article 280
C. Article 356
D. Article 370
Answer – B. Article 280
Explanation-
Q155. The Community Development Programme was launched in the year
A. 1950 A.D.
B. 1951 A.D.
C. 1952 A.D.
D. 1953 A.D.
Answer – C. 1952 A.D.
Explanation-
Q156. Consider the following statements about the Right to Education Bill :
1. The preliminary work on the Bill was initiated by the UPA government.
2. One of the key provisions of the Bill is to ensure 25% reservation in private schools for disadvantaged children from the neighborhood, at the entry level.
3. The Bill also prohibits physical punishment, expulsion, or detention of a child.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3
D. All of 1, 2 and 3
Answer – D. All of 1, 2 and 3
Explanation-
Q157. Consider the following statements :
1. Part II of the Indian Constitution covers Articles 12 to 35 and deals with the Fundamental Rights of Indian citizens.
2. The right to Property is listed as a Fundamental Right in the Constitution.
Which of the above statements 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
Explanation-
Q158. India’s new Constitution was adopted (signed) on
A. 26 November 1949
B. 20 December 1949
C. 25 December 1949
D. 26 January 1950
Answer – A. 26 November 1949
Explanation-
Q159. The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India contains provisions for
A. administration of tribal areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram
B. administration and control of Scheduled areas of many States
C. powers and subjects to be looked after by the Union and States
D. disqualification of members on grounds of defection
Answer – A. administration of tribal areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram
Explanation-
Q160. Consider the following statements :
1. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body.
2. Every member of the Rajya Sabha is entitled to a maximum term of five years.
3. Lok Sabha can make laws on subjects mentioned in the State List
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 only
D. None of 1, 2 and 3
Answer – B. 1 and 3
Explanation-
Q161. Which Constitutional Amendment Act granted the Right to Education for all Indian citizens?
A. 73rd
B. 74th
C. 86th
D. 91st
Answer – C. 86th
Explanation-
Q162. The 109th Amendment bill of the Indian Constitution relates to –
A. The President’s power
B. Age of voters
C. Reservation for SCs and STs
D. Official language
Answer – C. Reservation for SCs and STs
Explanation-
Indian Polity MCQ: Asked in WBCS Prelims – 2009
Q163. What is the middle unit in the three-tier Panchayati Raj System?
A. Gram Panchayat
B. Zilla Parishad
C. Panchayat Samiti
D. Union Board
Answer – C. Panchayat Samiti
Explanation-
Q164. The first Indian state which was created on a linguistic basis following a long-drawn agitation is
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Assam
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka
Answer – A. Andhra Pradesh
Explanation-
Q165. Which one of the following offices has not been provided by the Indian Constitution?
A. Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B. Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
C. Deputy Speaker of State Legislative Assembly
D. Deputy Prime Minister
Answer – D. Deputy Prime Minister
Explanation-
Q166. The Opposition Party status is accorded to a political party in the Loksabha only if it captures at least
A. 5 percent seats
B. 10 percent seats
C. 15 percent seats
D. 20 percent seats
Answer – B. 10 percent seats
Explanation-
Q167. The Union Budget is laid before the two Houses of Parliament in accordance with Article No. __ of Indian Constitution.
A. 73
B. 112
C. 360
D. 370
Answer – B. 112
Explanation-
Q168. Which Indian state came under President’s Rule a Maximum number of times?
A. Punjab
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Karnataka
Answer – C. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation-
Q169. The Anti-Defection Bill was passed under the Prime Ministership of
A. V. P. Singh
B. Rajib Gandhi
C. Narasimha Rao
D. A. B. Bajpayee
Answer – B. Rajib Gandhi
Explanation-
Q170. Planning Commission is a
A. Statutory Body
B. Constitutional Body
C. Non-Statutory Body
D. Autonomous Body
Answer – C. Non-Statutory Body
Explanation-
Q171. Chhattisgarh which came into being on 1st November 2000 has been carved out of
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Orissa
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Bihar
Answer –A. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation-
Q172. On May 6 2008 the 108th Constitution (Amendment) Bill was introduced by the UPA Government in Rajya Sabha with the aim of
A. Including the Gujjar community of Rajasthan in the list of Scheduled Tribes
B. Protecting the rights of arrested persons
C. Establishing right to education as Fundamental Right
D. Providing one-third reservation for women in Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
Answer –D. Providing one-third reservation for women in Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
Explanation-
Q173. How many times did the President of India declare National Emergency so far ?
A. Never
B. Only once
C. Only twice
D. Thrice
Answer – D. Thrice
Explanation-
Q174. The decision to hold Panchayat Election is taken by the
A. District Magistrate
B. State Government
C. Union Home Ministry
D. Election Commission
Answer – B. State Government
Explanation-
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