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Multiple Choice Quiz Questions (MCQs) on Indian Polity & Constitution
Multiple Choice Quiz Questions on Indian Polity & Constitution
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)?
1. CAG is an extra constitutional body, who is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
2. The duty of CAG is to uphold the Constitution of India and the laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration.
3. CAG is the guardian of the public purse and controls the financial system of the country at both the levels- the centre and state.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(1) 1
(2) 2 & 3
(3) 1, 2 & 3
(4) None
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in chapter V under Part V. The CAG is mentioned in the Constitution of India under Article 148 – 151. He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. He is the guardian of the public purse and controls the financial system of the country at both the levels- the centre and state. His duty is to uphold the Constitution of India and the laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
Q. Constitution of India guarantees which of the following to the states of India?
[1] Territorial Integrity
[2] Sovereignty
[3] Right to secede from Union
[4] None of them
Answer: 4 [None of them]
Notes:
The Constitution of India does not guarantee any of the above to the states.
Q. Who among the following headed the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas a committee under the Constituent Assembly?
[1] Jawahar Lal Nehru
[2] Vallabhbhai Patel
[3] H C Mukherjee
[4] Maulana Azad
Answer: 2 [Vallabhbhai Patel]
Notes:
The Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas was headed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Patel presented the committee’s recommendations on political safeguards for minorities sans separate electorates which were adopted by the Constituent Assembly.
Q. The East India Company was deprived of monopoly of trade with India except Tea Trade by which among the following acts?
[1] The Charter Act of 1813
[2] The Charter Act of 1833
[3] The Charter Act of 1853
[4] Government of India Act 1858
Answer: 1 [The Charter Act of 1813]
Notes:
Charter act of 1813 ended the monopoly of the East India Company in India; however the company’s monopoly in trade with china and trade in tea with India was kept intact. Thus, trade with India for all commodities except Tea was thrown open to all British subjects. This lasted till 1833 when the next charter abolished the trade of the company.
Q. Protection of wild life comes under which of the following in Constitution of India?
1. Fundamental duties
2. Directive Principles
3. Seventh Schedule
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The protection of wildlife was incorporated in the constitution via 42nd amendment by adding Article 48 A which mandates that State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country. The same amendment also included forests and protection of wild animals in the Concurrent List – Seventh Schedule (Article 256) of the Constitution. Protection of wildlife is also enshrined in Article 51 A (g) of the Constitution that it shall be the fundamental duty of every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment including forests and Wildlife.
Q. Which among the following is a correct function of Public Accounts Committee?
[1] It works under President of India and creates accounts for various ministries
[2] It works under Comptroller and Auditor General of India and prepares accounts
[3] It is a parliamentary committee which gives report on nonplan expenditures of the government
[4] It is a parliamentary committee which scrutinizes the report of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India
Answer: 4 [It is a parliamentary committee which scrutinizes the report of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India]
Notes:
Public Accounts Committee examines the annual audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), which are laid before the Parliament by the President.
Q. Who among the following is the ex-officio chairman of Indian Council of World Affairs?
[1] Foreign Minister
[2] President
[3] Vice President
[4] Prime Minister
Answer: C [Vice President]
Notes:
The Indian Council of World Affairs is a New Delhi based Indian think-tank. Established in 1943, it is devoted exclusively for the study of international relations and foreign affairs. By an Act of Parliament, it has been declared an institution of national importance in 2001. The Vice-President of India is ex-officio Chairman of the Indian Council of World Affairs.
Q. Which act created a new office of the High Commissioner for India in London and transferred to him some of the functions performed by the Secretary of State of India?
[1] Indian Councils Act, 1909
[2] Government of India Act, 1919
[3] Government of India Act, 1935
[4] Indian Independence Act, 1947
Answer: 2 [Government of India Act, 1919]
Notes:
The Government of India Act of 1919 provided for the creation of a new office of the High Commissioner for India in London and transferred to him some of the functions hitherto performed by the Secretary of the State of India.
Q. Which of the following Article promotes the formation of village Panchayats?
[1] Article 39
[2] Article 40
[3] Article 41
[4] Article 42
Answer: 2 [Article 40]
Notes:
Article 40 of the Directive Principles of State Policy directs the government to organise village Panchayats and endow them with necessary powers and authority to enable them to function as units of self-government.
Q. Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Act was called as ‘Mini Constitution’?
[1] 42nd
[2] 46th
[3] 69th
[4] 91st
Answer: 1 [42nd]
Notes:
42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 altered and added several provisions of the Constitution. It was introduced to overcome the difficulties arising from the decision of the Supreme Court in Keshavananda Bharti Case of 1973.
Q. How many days of prior notice is required for the impeachment of the President of India?
[1] 7 days
[2] 14 days
[3] 25 days
[4] 30 days
Answer: 2 [14 days]
Notes:
The impeachment charges against the President of India can be initiated by either House of Parliament. These charges should be signed by one-fourth members of the House, and a 14 days’ notice should be given to the President.