10 POLITY MCQ PRACTICE

Indian Polity Quiz
With reference to the Indian Constitution, which of the following statements is/are correct?
  • a. The President of India can declare a national emergency only on the written advice of the Cabinet.
  • b. The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha on his own discretion.
  • c. Both a and b
  • d. Neither a nor b
Explanation:
The President of India can declare a national emergency only on the written advice of the Cabinet. The President cannot dissolve the Lok Sabha on his own discretion; it requires the advice of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.
Which of the following is not a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution?
  • a. Right to Equality
  • b. Right to Freedom
  • c. Right to Property
  • d. Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation:
The Right to Property was originally a fundamental right but was removed by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978. It is now a legal right under Article 300A.
Who among the following can participate in the proceedings of both the houses of Parliament?
  • a. Vice-President
  • b. Solicitor General
  • c. Chief Justice
  • d. Attorney General
Explanation:
The Attorney General of India has the right to participate in the proceedings of both the houses of Parliament but cannot vote.
The maximum interval between two sessions of Parliament can be:
  • a. 3 months
  • b. 4 months
  • c. 6 months
  • d. 9 months
Explanation:
The maximum interval between two sessions of Parliament cannot exceed six months.
Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President?
  • a. Article 60
  • b. Article 61
  • c. Article 62
  • d. Article 63
Explanation:
Article 61 of the Indian Constitution deals with the procedure for the impeachment of the President.
The right to constitutional remedies in India is available to:
  • a. Only Citizens of India
  • b. All persons in case of infringement of any fundamental right
  • c. Any person for enforcing any of the fundamental rights conferred on all persons
  • d. None of the above
Explanation:
The right to constitutional remedies is available to any person for enforcing any of the fundamental rights conferred on all persons.
In which year was Uttarakhand renamed from Uttaranchal?
  • a. 2004
  • b. 2005
  • c. 2006
  • d. 2007
Explanation:
Uttaranchal was renamed Uttarakhand in 2006.
After how many days of India becoming a Sovereign Democratic Republic did the Supreme Court come into being?
  • a. 2 days
  • b. 7 days
  • c. 1 month
  • d. 1 year
Explanation:
The Supreme Court of India came into being on January 28, 1950, two days after India became a Sovereign Democratic Republic on January 26, 1950.
When the Vice-President acts as the President, which among the following is/are true?
  • a. He/She remains the chairman of the Rajya Sabha and performs the duties of the chairman of Rajya Sabha
  • b. He/She ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha
  • c. Lok Sabha Speaker performs the duty of the chairman of the Rajya Sabha
  • d. None of the above
Explanation:
When the Vice-President acts as the President, he/she ceases to be the chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Which functionary can be invited to give his opinion in the Parliament?
  • a. Attorney General of India
  • b. Chief Justice of India
  • c. Chief Election Commissioner of India
  • d. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Explanation:
The Attorney General of India can be invited to give his opinion in the Parliament.
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