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Indian Polity - Part 2

Polity MCQ

Indian Polity

1. Who among the following has the power to extend or restrict the jurisdiction of the High Courts in India?

a) President of India b) Chief Justice of India c) Parliament of India d) Supreme Court of India

c) Parliament of India Explanation: Article 245 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to make laws that extend or restrict the jurisdiction of the High Courts in India. This ensures that changes in jurisdiction align with legislative intent and requirements.

2. Which Constitutional Amendment Act introduced the concept of 'Fundamental Duties' in the Indian Constitution?

a) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 b) 44th Amendment Act, 1978 c) 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 d) 61st Amendment Act, 1989

a) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 introduced Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution, which are listed under Article 51A. These duties emphasize the responsibilities of citizens towards the nation.

3. The Finance Commission of India is constituted under which Article of the Constitution?

a) Article 265 b) Article 275 c) Article 280 d) Article 290

c) Article 280 Explanation: Article 280 of the Indian Constitution mandates the formation of a Finance Commission every five years to recommend the distribution of tax revenues between the central and state governments.

3. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the states and Union Territories?

a) Fourth Schedule b) Sixth Schedule c) Eighth Schedule d) Ninth Schedule

a) Fourth Schedule Explanation: The Fourth Schedule of the Indian Constitution allocates seats to the states and Union Territories in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). The allocation is based on the population of each state.

4. The power to issue ordinances by the President of India is provided under which Article of the Constitution?

a) Article 123 b) Article 124 c) Article 126 d) Article 129

a) Article 123 Explanation: Article 123 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President of India to issue ordinances when Parliament is not in session and immediate action is needed. These ordinances have the same force and effect as laws made by Parliament.

6. Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?

a) Article 14 b) Article 15 c) Article 16 d) Article 17

b) Article 15 Explanation: Article 15 of the Indian Constitution explicitly prohibits discrimination by the State against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. It aims to ensure equality for all citizens.

7. Under which Article can the President of India pardon, commute, or remit a death sentence?

a) Article 161 b) Article 72 c) Article 124 d) Article 356

b) Article 72 Explanation: Article 72 grants the President of India the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment, or to suspend, remit, or commute the sentence of any person convicted of an offense, including death sentences.

8. Which of the following Constitutional Amendments made the Right to Education a Fundamental Right in India?

a) 86th Amendment Act, 2002 b) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 c) 61st Amendment Act, 1989 d) 74th Amendment Act, 1992

a) 86th Amendment Act, 2002 Explanation: The 86th Amendment Act, 2002, inserted Article 21A into the Indian Constitution, making the Right to Education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6 to 14 years. It also amended Article 45 and added a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(k).

9. Which Article provides for the establishment of Panchayats in India?

a) Article 246 b) Article 243 c) Article 262 d) Article 275

b) Article 243 Explanation: Article 243 provides for the establishment of Panchayats (local self-government institutions) at the village, intermediate, and district levels in India. This article was added by the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 to empower local governance.

10. The concept of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from which country's Constitution?

a) USA b) Ireland c) UK d) Canada

b) Ireland Explanation: The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy, which are non-justiciable guidelines for the state, was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. These principles aim to create social and economic conditions under which citizens can lead a good life.

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