Indian Polity- Part 4

Polity MCQs

1. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the Speaker of the Lok Sabha disqualify a member on grounds of defection?

a) Article 101 b) Article 102 c) Article 105 d) Article 110

b) : Article 102 provides the grounds for disqualification of a member of Parliament, including defection as per the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law). The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can disqualify a member on these grounds.

2. Which body is responsible for recommending the principles governing grants-in-aid to states out of the Consolidated Fund of India?

a) Planning Commission b) Finance Commission c) National Development Council d) Inter-State Council

b) : The Finance Commission, established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution, recommends the principles governing grants-in-aid to states from the Consolidated Fund of India, aiming to ensure fair and equitable financial distribution.

3. Who appoints the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

a) President of India b) Prime Minister of India c) Chief Justice of India d) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

a) : The President of India appoints the Chairman and other members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as per Article 316 of the Indian Constitution.

4. Which Constitutional Amendment Act added the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

a) 24th Amendment Act b) 42nd Amendment Act c) 44th Amendment Act d) 52nd Amendment Act

b) : The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble, emphasizing India's commitment to social justice and secularism.

5. Which of the following is not a function of the Election Commission of India?

a) Preparing and revising electoral rolls b) Conducting elections to the Parliament and State Legislatures c) Appointing the President of India d) Advising the President on matters relating to disqualification of members of Parliament

c) : The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting elections and maintaining electoral rolls, among other duties. However, it does not appoint the President; the President is elected by an electoral college as defined in Article 54.

6. Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to appoint a Commission to investigate the condition of socially and educationally backward classes?

a) Article 338 b) Article 340 c) Article 342 d) Article 343

b) : Article 340 empowers the President of India to appoint a commission to investigate the conditions of socially and educationally backward classes and to make recommendations for their welfare.

7. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution was added by the 74th Amendment Act to define the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities?

a) Ninth Schedule b) Tenth Schedule c) Eleventh Schedule d) Twelfth Schedule

d) : The Twelfth Schedule of the Indian Constitution was added by the 74th Amendment Act in 1992. It lists the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities, covering 18 subjects related to urban planning and administration. This schedule aims to strengthen the framework for urban local governance and improve civic administration in urban areas.

8. Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of a Legislative Council in a State?

a) Article 168 b) Article 169 c) Article 170 d) Article 171

b) : Article 169 provides the power to create or abolish a Legislative Council in a state. The Parliament can make this provision if the Legislative Assembly of the state passes a resolution by a special majority.

9. Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories and hazardous occupations?

a) Article 19 b) Article 21 c) Article 24 d) Article 32

c) : Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory or hazardous employment, thereby safeguarding child rights and promoting education.

10. Which Constitutional Amendment Act abolished the Right to Property as a Fundamental Right and made it a legal right?

a) 39th Amendment Act b) 42nd Amendment Act c) 44th Amendment Act d) 52nd Amendment Act

c) : The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights, making it a constitutional legal right under Article 300A. This was done to simplify land acquisition for public purposes.

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