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Best Indian Polity MCQ for SSC Set:- 2

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Q1: The drafting committee wrote the Indian Constitution in which language?
(a) Hindi
(b) English
(c) Both Hindi and English
(d) Sanskrit

Answer: (b) English
(Explanation: The Constitution of India was originally drafted and enacted in English. While a Hindi translation was also prepared and signed by the members, the primary drafting language was English.)

Q2: Who headed Provincial Constitution Committee?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Answer: (c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (Mock Test Now)

Q3: Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Federal System ?
(a) Written Constitution
(b) Independent Judiciary
(c) Single Citizenship
(d) Distribution of Powers

Answer: (c) Single Citizenship
(Explanation: While India has a federal system, single citizenship is a feature derived from the British Constitution and points towards a unitary bias, rather than a defining feature of pure federalism.)

Q4: The idea of having a provision for a Bicameral Parliament in the Constitution of India was borrowed from the __ Constitution.
(a) British
(b) American
(c) French
(d) Canadian

Answer: (a) British

Q5: What is the source of directive principles of state policy?
(a) Irish Constitution
(b) US Constitution
(c) German Constitution
(d) Japanese Constitution

Answer: (a) Irish Constitution

Q6: The Cabinet system of the Indian Constitution is taken from _ Constitution.
(a) British
(b) USA
(c) Canada
(d) Australia

Answer: (a) British

Q7: Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution has not been taken from the British Constitution?
(a) Parliamentary form of Government
(b) Rule of Law
(c) Single Citizenship
(d) Judicial Review

Answer: (d) Judicial Review
(Explanation: Judicial Review has been adopted from the US Constitution.)

Q8: In India, the principle of ‘procedure established by law’ has been taken from whose Constitution?
(a) Japan
(b) United States
(c) Britain
(d) Ireland

Answer: (a) Japan

Q9: The Concurrent List in the Constitution of India was adopted from:
(a) US Constitution
(b) Canadian Constitution
(c) Australian Constitution
(d) Irish Constitution

Answer: (c) Australian Constitution

Q10: Inspired by the Constitution of which of the following nations, India has added the feature of ‘Directive Principles’ in its Constitution?
(a) Ireland
(b) USA
(c) Canada
(d) Australia

Answer: (a) Ireland (Mock Test Now)

Q11: Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution has been taken from the Constitution of Canada?
(a) Parliamentary Privileges
(b) Federation with a strong Centre
(c) Judicial Review
(d) Fundamental Rights

Answer: (b) Federation with a strong Centre

Q12: The concept of liberty, equality and fraternity (contained in the Preamble of the Constitution of India) is taken from the Constitution of which country?
(a) French
(b) American
(c) British
(d) Canadian

Answer: (a) French

Q13: Which of the following features of the Indian Constitution has not been taken from the Constitution of Canada?
(a) Federation with a strong Centre
(b) Appointment of state governors by the Centre
(c) Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
(d) Procedure for amendment of the Constitution

Answer: (d) Procedure for amendment of the Constitution
(Explanation: The procedure for amendment of the Constitution is inspired by the South African Constitution.)

Q14: Features of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution partly derives its inspiration from the Bill of Rights, enshrined in the Constitution of __.
(a) United Kingdom
(b) United States of America
(c) South Africa
(d) Russia

Answer: (b) United States of America

Q15: Which of the following provisions and the constitutions of different countries from which they have been adopted in the Constitution of India has been incorrectly paired?
(a) Fundamental Rights – US Constitution
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy – Irish Constitution
(c) Procedure for Amendment of the Constitution – Canadian Constitution
(d) Parliamentary System – British Constitution

Answer: (c) Procedure for Amendment of the Constitution – Canadian Constitution
(Explanation: The procedure for amendment of the Constitution is taken from the South African Constitution.)

Q16: Which of the following Acts introduced federal features and provincial autonomy in the legislature and also made provisions for the distribution of legislative powers between the Centre and the provinces?
(a) Government of India Act, 1919
(b) Government of India Act, 1935
(c) Indian Councils Act, 1909
(d) Indian Independence Act, 1947

Answer: (b) Government of India Act, 1935

Q17: Which of the following features in the Indian constitution was derived from the Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR)?
(a) Fundamental Duties
(b) Republic
(c) Judicial Review
(d) Parliamentary Government

Answer: (a) Fundamental Duties

Q18: The ideas of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity (contained in the Preamble of the Constitution of India) are borrowed from the constitution of which country?
(a) USA
(b) Ireland
(c) France
(d) Germany

Answer: (c) France

Q19: In the Indian Constitution, the Principle of Liberty is borrowed from which of the following countries?
(a) USA
(b) France
(c) UK
(d) Ireland

Answer: (b) France

Q20: The concept of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity enshrined in the Indian Constitution is inspired from?
(a) French Revolution
(b) Russian Revolution
(c) American Revolution
(d) Glorious Revolution

Answer: (a) French Revolution

Q21: The idea of Ombudsman has been taken from which of the following countries?
(a) Sweden
(b) United States of America
(c) United Kingdom
(d) Canada

Answer: (a) Sweden

Q22: In India, the concept of single citizenship has been adopted from which of the following countries?
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Canada
(d) Australia

Answer: (b) UK

Q23: The Power of Judicial Review and independence of the judiciary of the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the……Constitution:
(a) British
(b) US
(c) Canadian
(d) Australian

Answer: (b) US

Q24: The idea of Residual Powers in Indian Constitution has been taken from the constitution of:
(a) Australia
(b) Canada
(c) Germany
(d) South Africa

Answer: (b) Canada

Q25: The First Past the Post System of election within the Indian Constitution are borrowed from the …………… constitution :
(a) Irish
(b) Australian
(c) British
(d) American

Answer: (c) British (Mock Test Now)

Q26: The feature of “Parliamentary privileges” of the Indian Constitution was borrowed from:
(a) British Constitution
(b) US Constitution
(c) Irish Constitution
(d) Canadian Constitution

Answer: (a) British Constitution

Q27: The provision of the Speaker and his role of the Indian Constitution are borrowed from the ……………. Constitution.
(a) US
(b) British
(c) Canadian
(d) Australian

Answer: (b) British

Q28: The quasi–federal form of government of the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the ……… Constitution :
(a) Australian
(b) Canadian
(c) American
(d) British

Answer: (b) Canadian

Q29: The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in which of the following countries?
(a) India
(b) United States
(c) United Kingdom
(d) Australia

Answer: (b) United States

Q30: In which of the following countries the system of judicial review was originated?
(a) India
(b) United States
(c) United Kingdom
(d) Canada

Answer: (b) United States

Q31: The concept of Constitution first originated in which of the following countries?
(a) United States of America
(b) United Kingdom
(c) France
(d) India

Answer: (a) United States of America
(Explanation: The US Constitution, adopted in 1787, is generally considered the first written national constitution.)

Q32: From which of the following are the Fundamental Duties adopted?
(a) USSR Constitution
(b) Irish Constitution
(c) US Constitution
(d) French Constitution

Answer: (a) USSR Constitution

Q33: The concept of fundamental duties in the Constitution of India was taken from :
(a) American Constitution
(b) French Constitution
(c) Soviet Constitution
(d) Canadian Constitution

Answer: (c) Soviet Constitution

Q34: Part XVI of our constitution contains the __.
(a) Official Language
(b) Emergency Provisions
(c) Special provisions relating to certain classes
(d) Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions

Answer: (c) Special provisions relating to certain classes

Q35: Which of the following subjects comes under the State List of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Defence
(b) Police
(c) Banking
(d) Railways

Answer: (b) Police

Q36: Which of the following belongs to the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Public Health and Sanitation
(b) Prisons
(c) Education
(d) Local Government

Answer: (c) Education

Q37: Which schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions related to the Union List?
(a) Fourth Schedule
(b) Sixth Schedule
(c) Seventh Schedule
(d) Ninth Schedule

Answer: (c) Seventh Schedule

Q38: In which part of the Indian Constitution is the provision for the federal executive?
(a) Part III
(b) Part IV
(c) Part V
(d) Part VI

Answer: (c) Part V
(Explanation: Part V (The Union) deals with the Union Executive, Parliament, Legislative Powers of President, The Union Judiciary, and Comptroller and Auditor General of India.)

Q39: Which schedule of the Indian Constitution divides powers between the Centre and the States in terms of the Union, State and Concurrent List?
(a) Fifth Schedule
(b) Sixth Schedule
(c) Seventh Schedule
(d) Eighth Schedule

Answer: (c) Seventh Schedule

Q40: What does Part III of the Constitution of India relate to?
(a) Citizenship
(b) Fundamental Rights
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Fundamental Duties

Answer: (b) Fundamental Rights

Q41: Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with the State Legislature?
(a) Part V
(b) Part VI
(c) Part VII
(d) Part VIII

Answer: (b) Part VI
(Explanation: Part VI (The States) deals with the State Executive, The State Legislature, Legislative Power of the Governor, High Courts, and Subordinate Courts.)

Q42: In which part of the Indian Constitution is the provision for Union Public Service Commission?
(a) Part X
(b) Part XII
(c) Part XIV
(d) Part XV

Answer: (c) Part XIV
(Explanation: Part XIV (Services Under the Union and the States) includes provisions for Public Service Commissions.)

Q43: Which amendment of the Constitution of India incorporated Goa, Daman and Diu as the eighth union territory of India, by amending the First Schedule to the Constitution?
(a) 10th Amendment
(b) 12th Amendment
(c) 14th Amendment
(d) 18th Amendment

Answer: (b) 12th Amendment
(Explanation: The 12th Amendment Act, 1962, incorporated Goa, Daman, and Diu as a Union Territory.)

Q44: According to which of the following Schedules to the Constitution provides for allocation of seats to the states and union territories in Rajya Sabha?
(a) First Schedule
(b) Third Schedule
(c) Fourth Schedule
(d) Seventh Schedule

Answer: (c) Fourth Schedule

Q45: Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Council of States?
(a) Second Schedule
(b) Fourth Schedule
(c) Sixth Schedule
(d) Eighth Schedule

Answer: (b) Fourth Schedule (Mock Test Now)

Q46: Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution demarcates the powers of the Union and the States, that is Union List, State List and Concurrent List?
(a) Fifth Schedule
(b) Sixth Schedule
(c) Seventh Schedule
(d) Eighth Schedule

Answer: (c) Seventh Schedule

Q47: The Original Indian Constitution had …………… Parts and 395 Articles.
(a) 20
(b) 22
(c) 25
(d) 26

Answer: (b) 22 (Mock Test Now)

Q48: Which of the following subjects has been included in the 11th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Urban planning
(b) Public health
(c) Poverty alleviation programmes
(d) Libraries

Answer: (d) Libraries
(Explanation: The 11th Schedule, added by the 73rd Amendment, lists 29 functional items of Panchayats, including libraries.)

Q49: How many Schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
(a) 8
(b) 10
(c) 12
(d) 14

Answer: (c) 12

Q50: Indian Constitution has how many Parts?
(a) 20
(b) 22
(c) 25
(d) 26

Answer: (c) 25
(Explanation: Originally 22 parts, but due to additions, sub-parts, and repeals, the numbering now goes up to 25. For example, Part IVA, IXA, IXB, XIVA were added, and Part VII was repealed.)

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