Indian Polity - Part 1

Polity MCQs

1. Which of the following is not a ground for disqualification of a Member of Parliament under the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

a) Voluntarily giving up the membership of the political party b) Voting or abstaining from voting contrary to the directions of the political party c) Being expelled from the party d) Defecting to another political party after being elected as an independent candidate

c) Being expelled from the party : The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, also known as the Anti-Defection Law, specifies the grounds for disqualification of Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). A member can be disqualified if they voluntarily give up membership in their party or disobey the party's directives on a vote. However, expulsion from the party is not considered a ground for disqualification under the Tenth Schedule.

2. Under Article 368, which of the following provisions requires a special majority of Parliament and ratification by at least half of the state legislatures?

a) Abolition of Legislative Council in a State b) Election of the Parliament and State Legislature c) Representation of States in Parliament d) Conferment of more jurisdiction on the Supreme Court

c) Representation of States in Parliament Explanation: Article 368 of the Indian Constitution lays down the procedure for the amendment of the Constitution. Amendments that affect the federal structure, like the representation of states in Parliament, require not only a special majority in both Houses of Parliament but also ratification by at least half of the state legislatures. The other options mentioned require different procedures for amendment.

3. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the setting up of an Inter-State Council?

a) Article 263 b) Article 265 c) Article 270 d) Article 280

a) Article 263 Explanation: Article 263 of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of an Inter-State Council to discuss and recommend policies for better coordination between the states and the central government. This is intended to enhance cooperative federalism.

4. Which of the following is true regarding the powers of the Rajya Sabha?

a) It can initiate Money Bills b) It has more powers than the Lok Sabha in regard to Constitutional Amendments c) It can create a new All-India Service d) It can directly vote on the demand for grants

c) It can create a new All-India Service. Rajya Sabha has the unique power to pass a resolution by a two-thirds majority to create a new All-India Service under Article 312 of the Constitution. This is a special power that is not shared with the Lok Sabha.

5. Which constitutional body in India can be created by an act of Parliament and not directly by the Constitution?

a) Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) b) National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) c) Finance Commission d) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)

d) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) Explanation: The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was initially set up by a resolution of the Government of India in 1964 and was later given statutory status through an Act of Parliament (CVC Act, 2003). Unlike the UPSC, NCSC, and Finance Commission, which are directly provided for in the Constitution, the CVC is not a constitutional body.

6. The President of India cannot proclaim a National Emergency under Article 352 on which of the following grounds?

a) War b) External Aggression c) Armed Rebellion d) internal disturbance

d) internal disturbance. Explanation: Article 352 of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency on the grounds of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. The term "armed rebellion" was substituted for "internal disturbance" by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978.

7. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the provision for the Anti-Defection Law?

a) 42nd Amendment b) 44th Amendment c) 52nd Amendment d) 61st Amendment

c) 52nd Amendment Explanation: The 52nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1985, introduced the Tenth Schedule, commonly known as the Anti-Defection Law. This amendment aimed to curb political defections by disqualifying defectors from their membership in Parliament or state legislatures.

8.Which of the following provisions cannot be amended by a simple majority in Parliament?

a) Creation or abolition of Legislative Councils in states b) Admission or establishment of new states c) Changing the name of the states d) Distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the states

d) Distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the states Explanation: The distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the states, as provided under the Seventh Schedule, can only be amended by a special majority of Parliament and with the consent of at least half of the state legislatures. Other provisions listed can be amended by a simple majority of Parliament.

9. Which committee is known as the 'watchdog' of public expenditure?

a) Public Accounts Committee b) Estimates Committee c) Committee on Public Undertakings d) Committee on Subordinate Legislation

a) Public Accounts Committee Explanation: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is often referred to as the 'watchdog' of public expenditure because it scrutinizes the appropriation of funds granted by Parliament and audits reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

10. Which Article of the Constitution allows the Supreme Court to review its own judgments or orders?

a) Article 129 b) Article 137 c) Article 142 d) Article 148

b) Article 137 Explanation: Article 137 of the Indian Constitution gives the Supreme Court the power to review any judgment or order made by it. This provision ensures that the Court can rectify its errors or reconsider decisions under certain circumstances.

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