Indian Polity and Constitution MCQs with Answers


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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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1. In which of the following Schedules is Anti defection law provided?

  1. Ninth Schedule
  2. Eighth Schedule
  3. Tenth Schedule
  4. Seventh Schedule


Answer: (c) Tenth Schedule

Solution: The anti-defection law was included in the Constitution as the Tenth Schedule in 1985 to combat the “evil of political defections”.


2. With which of the following constitutional amendments Act GST(Goods and Services Tax) introduced?

  1. 99th amendment
  2. 100th amendment
  3. 110th amendment
  4. 101st amendment


Answer: (d) 101st amendment.

Solution: After the Constitution 101 Amendment Act, 2016 was cleared, GST came into force on 1st July 2017 in India.


3. What is the minimum age for becoming a member of the State Legislative Assembly?

  1. 25 years
  2. 22 years
  3. 18 years
  4. 35 years


Answer: (a) 25 years

Solution: The person should be a citizen of India. Not less than 25 years of age to be a member of the Legislative Assembly and not less than 30 years (as per Article 173 of the Indian Constitution) to be a member of the Legislative Council.


4. The Election Commissioner holds office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of-

  1. 60 years.
  2. 68 years.
  3. 55 years.
  4. 65 years.


Answer: (d) 65 years.

Solution: The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body. It was established by the Constitution of India to conduct and regulate elections in the country. The term length for Election Commissioner is 6 years or 65 years (whichever is earlier).


5. Which of the following article talks about the Right to Property?

  1. Article 19.
  2. Article 21.
  3. Article 200.
  4. Article 300A.


Answer: (d) Article 300A.

Solution: By 44th Amendment Act 1978 of the Constitution of India, a new article namely 300A was inserted and titled Right to Property. Right to Property ceased to be a fundamental right with the 44th Constitution Amendment in 1978. It was made a Constitutional right under Article 300A.