SSC Stenographer - Indian Polity & Economy 1000+ MCQ [Solved] PDF Download

1. Sikkim was made an integral part of India under the
A. 42nd Amendment
B. 40th Amendment
C. 39th Amendment
D. 36th Amendment
Answer : D

2. The constituent assembly for undivided India first met on
A. 6th december,1946
B. 9th december,1946
C. 20th February,1947
D. 3rd June,1947
Answer : B

3. The electoral college that elects the Vice-President of India consists of
A. Members of Rajya Sabha only
B. Elected members of both the houses of Parliament
C. Members of both the houses of Parliament
D. Members of the Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Assemblies of states
Answer : C

4. Consider the following statements
1. The Governor of a state may reserve a Bill for consideration of the President of India.
2. The Governor of a state is competent to withdraw an ordinace issued in the state at any time.
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 : C

5. In India, the states derive their power from the
A. People
B. Constitution
C. State Assembly
D. Parliament
Answer : B

6. The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is
A. 500
B. 525
C. 542
D. 552
Answer : D

7. Which of the following is true for the Indian judicial system ?
A. It is controlled by the Parliament
B. The Supreme Court of India is controlled by the Parliament and the High Courts are controlled by the State Legislative Assemblies
C. It is an independent institution
D. None of the above
Answer : C

8. Who, amongst the following, was the Chairperson of the Drafting Committee set up by the Constituent Assembly ?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
D. None of the above
Answer : C

9. The Attorney General of India is appointed by
A. Chief Justice of India
B. The Prime Minister
C. The President of India
D. The UPSC
Answer : C

10. 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

11. Which of the following organisation was established to promote peace and co-operation among the nations of the world
A. The Holy Aliance
B. The League of Nations
C. The United Nations Organisation
D. All the above
Answer : D

12. Who among the following is the Chairman of the Steering Committee to oversee the functions of the National Authority Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) ?
A. The President
B. The Prime Minister
C. The National Security Adviser
D. The Cabinet Secretary
Answer : D

13. What is the minimum age laid down for a candidate to seek election to the Lok Sabha ?
A. 18 years
B. 21 years
C. 25 years
D. 30 years
Answer : C

14. The Constitution of India was promulgated on January 26, 1950 because
A. this day was being celebrated as the Independence day since 1929
B. it was the wish of the framers of the Constitution
C. the British did not want to leave Inadia earlier than this day
D. it was an auspicious day
Answer : A

15. Which one of the following is the essential function of the General Assembly
A. To discuss the problems facing the world
B. Took prepare the whole budget for U.N.O. and to find out the ways and means to meet the expenses therein
C. To prepare and improve the International Laws
D. All the above
Answer : D

16. 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

17. Right to constitutional remedy has been mentioned in which article of the constitution ?
A. 30
B. 31
C. 35
D. 32
Answer : D

18. Nyaya Panchayats in Panchayati Raj system have no powers of awarding imprisonment except in the state of
A. Bihar
B. Jammu-Kashmir
C. Maharashtra
D. West Bengal
Answer : B

19. Which one of the following describes India a secular state ?
A. Fundamental Rights
B. Preamble to the constitution
C. 9th Schedule
D. Directive principles
Answer : B

20. Right to education to all children between the age of 6 to 14 years is
A. Included in the directive principles of state policy
B. A Fundamental Right
C. A Statutory Right
D. None of these
Answer : B

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

22. 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

23. 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

24. The stages in the normal financial legislation included.
1. Presentation of the budget.
2. Discussion of the budget.
3. Passing of Appropriation bill.
4. Vote on Account.
5. Passing of the finance bill.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1, 3 and 5
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2, 3 and 5
Answer : D

25. How many language have been recognised by the constitution ?
A. 13
B. 18
C. 15
D. 22
Answer : D

26. 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

27. Which one of the following is the period for the legislative council to detain the ordinary bills ?
A. 3 Months
B. 4 Months
C. 6 Months
D. 14 days
Answer : A

28. Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India :
1. A proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliament.
2. If any proclamation of financial emergency is in operation, it is competent for the President of India to issue direction for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of person serving in connection with the affairs of the union but excluding the judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
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 : A

29. 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

30. A motion of no confidence against the Council of Ministers can be moved in Lok Sabha if it is
supported by at least
A. 50 members
B. 55 members
C. 100 members
D. One-fifth of total number
Answer : A

31. How many members of Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President ?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 10
D. 20
Answer : A

32. What is the period of appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India ?
A. 6 years
B. 6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier
C. Upto 65 years of age
D. Upto 64 years of age
Answer : B

33. Which one of the following is the subject of concurrent list ?
A. Police
B. Criminal matters
C. Radio and Television
D. Foreign affairs
Answer : A

34. To be officially recognised by the speaker of the Lok Sabha as an opposition Group, a party or coalition of parties must have at least
A. 55 members
B. 60 members
C. 80 members
D. 1/3 of total members of the Lok Sabha
Answer : A

35. 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

36. Of the following which is not the salient feature of Indian constitution
A. Lengthiest document in the world
B. Directive principles of state policy
C. Supreme Court
D. Presidential type of government
Answer : D

37. 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

38. Which one of the following is not a parliamentary committee ?
A. Demands for grants committee
B. Committee on public accounts
C. Committee on public under takings
D. Committee on estimates
Answer : A

39. The first day session of the Indian Constituent Assembly was chaired by
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru
C. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
D. Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha
Answer : D

40. Indian constitution contains
A. 9 schedules and 300 articles
B. 335 articles and 11 schedules
C. 400 articles and 10 schedules
D. 395 (444) articles and 12 schedules
Answer : D

41. What does the Constitution (Ninety Second Amendment) Act, 2003 deal with ?
A. Creation of a separate National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
B. Cyber Crime
C. Inclusion of Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali languages in the Eihth Schedule
D. Making right to free and compulsory education a fundamental right
Answer : C

42. For removing the Vice President of Indian from his office a resolution is initiated in -
A. The joint sitting of both the House
B. The Rajya Sabha
C. The Lok Sabha
D. Any of the two Houses
Answer : B

43. Which of the following was not the work of the League of Nations
A. To prevent wars in the world
B. To encourage the feelings of co-operation among the nations
C. To settle the disputes among the nations in a peaceful manner
D. To make every nation militarily strong
Answer : D

44. Consider the following statements
1. The design of the National flag of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22nd July, 1947.
2. The National Anthem was first sung on 27th December, 1911 at the Calcutta Session of Indian National Congress.
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 : C

45. Which of the following statements about the Vice-President of India are not correct ?
1. In order to be Vice-President a person must be qualified for election as a number of the house
of the people.
2. A member of the state legislative can seek election to that office.
3. The term of the office of the Vice-President is the same as that of the President.
4. He can be removed through a formal impleachment.
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 4
D. 3 and 4
Answer : C

46. The idea of the Constitution of India was firstof all given by
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Dr.B.R.Ambedkar
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. M.N.Roy
Answer : D

47. How long did the Constituent Assembly take to finally pass the constitution
A. about 6 months in 1949
B. exactly a year since Nov 26,1948
C. about 2 years since Aug 15,1947
D. about 3 tears since Dec 9,1946
Answer : D

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. Magna Carta in England led to the Development of
A. Constitutional law
B. International law
C. Labour law
D. Criminal law
Answer : A

50. Which of the following are included in the Constitution of India as the directive principles of state policy ?
1. Separation of judiciary from executive.
2. Participation of workers in management of industry.
3. Equal justice and free legal aid.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer : D