1000+ Indian Polity & Economy Multiple Choice Question Answer [Solved]

1. In which of the following countries are direct democratic checks such as Referendum, Initiative and Recall provided for
A. U.S.S.R.
B. U.K.
C. Switzerland
D. Australia
Answer : C

2. Which are the two states (other than UP) having the highest representation in Lok Sabha ?
A. Bihar and Madhya Pradesh
B. Bihar and Maharashtra
C. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan
Answer : B

3. Who among the following was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution
A. Rajendra Prasad
B. Tej Bahadur Sapru
C. C. Rajagopalachari
D. B.R Ambedkar
Answer : D

4. The total number of members in the legislative council of a state cannot exceed
A. One-fourth of the total numbers in the legislative Assembly
B. One-third of the total number of members of the legislative five assembly
C. One-sixth of the total number of members of the legislative Assembly
D. No such limit has been fixed
Answer : B

5. The bureaucracy performs
A. Only administrative functions
B. Only judicial functions
C. Only legislative functions
D. Administrative as well as quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative functions
Answer : D

6. Which one of the following expenditures is not charged on the consolidated fund of India?
A. Salary and allowances of the President of India
B. Salary and allowances of the Governor of a State of India
C. Salary and allowances of the justice of the Supreme Court of India
D. Salary and allowances of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer : B

7. Which of the following statements is correct
A. The Constituent Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in the year 1946
B. Jawaharlal Nehru, M.A.Jinnah and Sardar vallabhbhai Patel were members of the Constituent Assembly of India
C. The Frist Session of the constituent Assembly of India was held in January, 1947
D. The constitution of India was adopted on 26th January, 1950
Answer : A

8. The most controversial amendment passed during the emergency was
A. 43rd
B. 41st
C. 42nd
D. 44th
Answer : C

9. The maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state is
A. 450
B. 500
C. 400
D. 525
Answer : B

10. Setting up of which one of the following is not stated in the constitution of India ?
A. Planning Commission
B. Finance Commission
C. Election Commission
D. Union Public Service Commission
Answer : A

11. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right ?
A. Right against exploitation
B. Equal pay for equal work
C. Equality before law
D. Right to freedom of religion
Answer : B

12. The demand for the Constituent assembly was put forward by the Indian National Congress in 1936 at it's session held at
A. Kanpur
B. Bombay
C. Lucknow
D. Lahore
Answer : C

13. The Supreme Court consists of a Chief Justice and
A. 12 judges
B. 15 judges
C. 20 judges
D. 30 judges
Answer : D

14. Who among the following gave the following statements about the Indian constitution ?
Indian constitution strikes a good balance between extreme regedity and too much flexibility.
A. B. R. Ambedkar
B. M. V. Pylee
C. Alexanderowicz
D. K. C. Wheare
Answer : D

15. Who can be the member of the Rajya Sabha but can speak both in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha ?
A. The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
B. Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha
C. Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha
D. Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha
Answer : D

16. What are the residuary powers ?
A. Powers which are enumerated in the state list
B. Powers which are included in the state list
C. Powers which are enumerated in the concurrent list
D. Powers which are not mentioned in any of the lists
Answer : D

17. During which of the following periods did the Constituent Assembly deliberate upon finalization of the Constitution of India ?
A. November, 1946 November, 1949
B. November, 1947 November, 1949
C. December, 1946 November, 1949
D. December, 1947 November, 1949
Answer : C

18. Universal Adult Franchise makes a government
A. More responsive
B. More efficient
C. More popular amongst the minorities
D. More stable
Answer : A

19. President of the Constituent Assembly with whose signature the Indian constitution was adopted was
A. Dr. Ambedka
B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
D. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Answer : B

20. The Constituent Assembly which framed the constitution for Independent India was set up in
A. 1945
B. 1946
C. 1947
D. 1949
Answer : B

22. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the formation of the following as full states of the Indian Union ?
A. Sikkim Arunachal Pradesh Nagaland Haryana
B. Nagaland Haryana Sikkim Arunachal Pradesh
C. Sikkim Haryana Nagaland Arunachal Pradesh
D. Nagaland Arunachal Pradesh Sikkim Haryana
Answer : B

23. Individual liberty is best reflected in a
A. Socialist State
B. Communist State
C. Welfare State
D. Fascist State
Answer : C

24. What was the number of the princely states in India at the time of partition ?
A. 555
B. 558
C. 560
D. 562
Answer : D

25. What is the maximum time interval permissible between two successive sessions of the Parliament ?
A. Four months
B. Six months
C. Eight months
D. Nine months
Answer : B

26. All the following are fundamental rights guaranteed by the Indian constitution except
A. The right to equality
B. The right against exploitation
C. The right to adequate means of livelihood
D. The right to freedom of religion
Answer : C

27. The right to vote in elections to a Parliament is a
A. Fundamental Right
B. Political Right
C. Legal Right
D. Natural Right
Answer : B

28. Which one of the following states has the highest number of reserve seats for the Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha ?
A. Bihar
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Gujarat
Answer : C

29. The function of the Protem Speaker is to
A. Conduct the proceedings of Houses in absence of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker
B. Officiate as Speaker when the Speaker is unlikely to be elected
C. Swear-in members and hold charge till a regular Speaker is elected
D. Checks if the election certificates of the members are in order
Answer : C

30. A Money Bill in the Parliament can be introduced only with the recommendation of the
A. President of India
B. Union Cabinet
C. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D. Union Finance Minister
Answer : A

31. Which of the following was the biggest source for the Constitution of India ?
A. The Government of India Act, 1919
B. The Government of India Act, 1935
C. The Indian Independence Act, 1947
D. None of the above
Answer : B

32. Who is known as the First Law Officer of India ?
A. Chief Justice of India
B. Law Minister of India
C. Attorney General of India
D. Law Secretary
Answer : C

33. The executive powers of the state are vested in the governor under article of the Constitution
A. Article 154 (1)
B. Article 155
C. Article 14
D. Article 356
Answer : A

34. Who was the protem Chairman of the Constituent Assembly of India ?
A. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B. C. Raja Gopalachari
C. Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer : C

35. The ultimate authority according to the preamble of the Indian constitution vests in
A. The President
B. The Prime Minister
C. The President, Prime Minister and rulers of native states
D. People of India as a whole
Answer : D

36. Under which constitution amendment, 10 fundamental duties of the citizens were included in the constitution ?
A. 24th
B. 38th
C. 42nd
D. 44th
Answer : C

37. When the Constituent Assembly for the Dominion of India reassembled on 31st October,1947,it's reduced membership was
A. 299
B. 311
C. 319
D. 331
Answer : A

38. In which general election did the Congress Party lose majority in the Parliament for the first time ?
A. 1967
B. 1977
C. 1980
D. None of the above
Answer : B

39. Monthly salary of President of India is
A. Rs. 10,000
B. Rs. 8,000
C. Rs. 15,000
D. Rs. 1,50,000
Answer : D

40. Of the following, which country is not the permanent member of the Security Council
A. Russia
B. U.S.A
C. Britain
D. Italy
Answer : D

41. Who has been the only Lok Sabha Speaker to have become the President of India ?
A. Gyani Zail Singh
B. V. V. Giri
C. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
D. K. R. Narayanan
Answer : C

42. Consider the following statements
1. In the Parliamentary system of India. If the President of India returns a Bill for reconsideration of the Houses; and both the Houses pass the Bill again without any amendment and the Bill is again presented to the President, the President has the power to with hold his assent from the Bill.
2. As per the constitution of India the union council of ministers is responsible both to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Saha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : D

43. The defeat of Government in Rajya Sabha leads to
A. Its dismissal by the President
B. Resignation by Prime Minister
C. Advice by President to Prime Minister to relinquish office
D. None of these
Answer : D

44. The provisions related to official language of India can be amended by
A. Simple majority
B. Minimum 2/3 majority
C. Minimum ¾ majority
D. Cannot be amended
Answer : A

45. Money bills can be introduced in the state legislature with the prior consent of
A. The Speaker
B. The Chief Minister
C. The Governor
D. The President
Answer : C

46. The constitution of india was adopted by the
A. Governor General
B. British Parliament
C. Constituent Assembly
D. Parliament of India
Answer : C

47. Who presides over the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha ?
A. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
B. The Vice-President
C. The President
D. The Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
Answer : A

48. While casting her vote in any election, a woman exercises her
A. Civics right
B. Social right
C. Natural right
D. Political right
Answer : D

49. Which of the following Motions can the Council of Ministers in India move ?
A. No confidence Motion
B. Censure Motion
C. Adjournment Motion
D. Confidence Motion
Answer : D

50. A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed by the
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Chief Justice of Supreme Court
D. Chairman of the UPSC
Answer : A