Indian Polity and Constitution GK MCQs


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Questions and Answers Type:MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions).
Main Topic:General Knowledge.
Sub-topic:Indian Polity and Constitution.
Number of Questions:5 MCQs.
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Indian Polity and Constitution MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) with answers for various state exams and UPSC civil services, SSC, banking, MPSC, UPPSC, MPPSC etc. Exams. Learn and prepare Objective type Questions on Indian Polity and Constitution.



1. Which of the following conditions is incorrect with reference to the criteria for being listed as a national Party under the Election Symbols Order, 1968?

  1. 6% valid vote share in the last Assembly polls in each of the four states, as well as four seats in the last Lok Sabha polls.
  2. Recognition as a state party in at least four states.
  3. 2% of all Lok Sabha seats in the last such election, with MPs, elected from at least three states.
  4. 50% seats of state legislative assembly.


Answer: (d) 50% seats of state legislative assembly.

Solution: The Election Commission lists political parties as national, state, or registered parties. The conditions given under the election Symbols Orders, 1968 for recognizing a party as a national party are: 1) Recognition as a state party in at least four states. 2) 2% of all Lok Sabha seats in the last such election, with MPs elected from at least three states. 3) Recognition as a state party in at least four states.


2. In the context of autonomous districts formed in the states under the 6th schedule of the constitution, which of the following statement is correct?

  1. Each autonomous district has a district council consisting of 30 members.
  2. They fall outside the executive authority of the concerned state.
  3. The Prime Minister is responsible for the reorganization of the new autonomous council.
  4. All of the above statements.


Answer: (a) Each autonomous district has a district council consisting of 30 members.

Solution: Under the 6th schedule of the constitution, autonomous districts are made for the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Each autonomous district has a district council consisting of 30 members. They can levy taxes, collect land revenue, etc.


3. With reference to the Inter-state council, which of the following option is correct?

  1. The council makes recommendations for the better coordination of policy and action between the center and states.
  2. It came into existence as a permanent body.
  3. The Prime Minister presides over the meetings of the council.
  4. All of the above.


Answer: (d) All of the above.

Solution: The Interstate Council was established under Article 263 of the Constitution and all the options given in the question are correct.


4. Which of the following options is correct regarding National Human Rights Commission?

  1. Its recommendations are binding on the government.
  2. It can give monetary benefits to the victims.
  3. It has the right to be informed about the action taken by the government on its recommendations within one month.
  4. It has the power to punish the violators of human rights.


Answer: (c) It has the right to be informed about the action taken by the government on its recommendations within one month.

Solution: The functions of the National Human Rights Commission are recommendatory in nature. It has no power to punish the violators of human rights. It has the right to be informed about the action taken by the government on its recommendations within one month. It cannot award any reward to the victim.


5. Which of the following options is incorrect regarding the Central Information Commission?

  1. The Commission submits an annual report to the Central Government.
  2. It possesses the Suo motto power to inquire into matters.
  3. The President can remove the Chief Information Commissioner on grounds of incapacity.
  4. Information Commissioner is appointed by Governor.


Answer: (d) Information Commissioner is appointed by Governor.

Solution: The information commissioner and chief Information commissioner are appointed by the President thus, option (d) is incorrect.