Indian Polity MCQ Part-18 (laxmikanth Mcq’s)

Published March 28, 2020 · Updated September 22, 2020

Current Affairs MCQ – History MCQ – Indian Polity MCQ

1) Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Fundamental Duties

1) It includes both moral and civic duties
2) Fundamental Duties are applicable for citizens and foreigners both.
3) Fundamental Duties are non justiciable

a) Only 1 and 3
b) Only 1 and 2
c) All of the above
d) Only 2 and 3

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Correct Answer is : A

Some of them are moral duties while others are civic duties. For instance, cherishing noble ideals of freedom struggle is a moral precept and respecting the Constitution, National Flag and National Anthem is a civic duty.
Unlike FRs, FDs are limited to citizens only.
Fundamental Duties are confined to citizens only and do not extend to foreigners

2) Article 368 deals with power of the parliament to amend the constitution, in which of the following part it is given under

a) Part XX
b) Part XXI
c) Part XXII
d) Part XXIII

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Correct Answer is : A

However, the Parliament cannot amend those provisions which form the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution. This was ruled by the Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case. (1973).

3) Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about amendment to the constitution

1) It can be initiated by introducing the bill in Loksabha only
2) Bill can be introduced by a private member or a minister
3) Prior permission of president to introduce the bill is not required

a) Only 3
b) Only 1 and 3
c) Only 2 and 3
d) Only 1 and 2

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Correct Answer is : C

It can be initiated by introducing the bill in either house of the parliament

4) Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Amendment Bill

1) The bill must be passed in each House by a special majority
2) Each House must pass the bill separately
3) If the bill seeks to amend the federal provisions of the Constitution then it must be ratified by the legislatures of half of the states by a special majority

a) Only 1 and 2
b) Only 1 and 3
c) Only 3
d) Only 2 and 3

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Correct Answer is : A

In case of a disagreement between the two Houses, there is no provision for holding a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of deliberation and passage of the bill.
If the bill seeks to amend the federal provisions of the Constitution then it must be ratified by the legislatures of half of the states by a simple majority

5) Which of the following correctly depicts Special Majority

a) More than 50% total strength, 2/3rd Present and Voting
b) More than 50% total strength, 3/4th Present and Voting
c) More than 2/3rd total strength, 2/3rd Present and Voting
d) More than 3/4th total strength, 2/3rd Present and Voting

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Correct Answer is : A

majority (that is, more than 50 per cent) of the total membership of the House and a majority of two-thirds of the members of the House present and voting.

6) After the passage of the bill, it is presented to the President, what are the options available with President

a) president can withhold his assent to the bill
b) president must give his assent to the bill
c) president can return the bill for reconsideration
d) None of the above

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Correct Answer is : B

The president must give his assent to the bill. He can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor return the bill for reconsideration of the Parliament.

After the president’s assent, the bill becomes an Act (i.e., a constitutional amendment act) and the Constitution stands amended in accordance with the terms of the Act.

7) Which of the following is/are types of amendment

1) Simple Majority : upto 50% members Present and voting
2) Special Majority : 2/3rd members Present and Voting
3) Absolute Majority : More than 50% total strength of house

a) Only 1, 2 and 3
b) Only 1 and 2
c) Only 1 and 3
d) Only 2 and 3

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Correct Answer is : D

8) Which of the following can be amended with Simple Majority

1) Admission or establishment of new states
2) Salaries and allowances of the members of Parliament.
3) Rules of procedure in Parliament
4) Distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the states

a) Only 1, 2 and 3
b) Only 2, 3 and 4
c) All of the above
d) Only 1, 2 and 4

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Correct Answer is : A

9) Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about effective majority

1) Effective Majority of the house means more than 2/3rd of effective strength of house
2) Vacant seats are not included in this
3) “all the then members” phrase is used for effective majority

a) Only 2 and 3
b) Only 1 and 2
c) Only 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3

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Correct Answer is : A

Effective Majority of the house means more than 50% of effective strength of house

10) Which of the following can be amended by By Special Majority of Parliament and Consent of States

1) Election of the President and its manner
2) Abolition or creation of legislative councils in states
3) Any of the lists in the Seventh Schedule
4) Representation of states in Parliament

a) Only 1
b) Only 1 and 2
c) Only 2 and 3
d) 1, 3 and 4

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Correct Answer is : D