Polity Jkssb Polity Set 1 Mcqs (183 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

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Question 41 Discuss

Which of the following duties has been NOT prescribed by the Indian Constitution as Fundamental Duties? 1. To defend the country 2. To pay income tax 3. To cast the vote in election 4. To safeguard the public property

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
2 and 3 both
D
2 and 4 both

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Paying taxes and casting votes, though important civic responsibilities, were not included in the list of eleven Fundamental Duties under Article 51A.
Question 42 Discuss

Which of the following is NOT a condition for the President's office in India?

A
He shall not be entitled, without payment of rent, to use his official residence.
B
He shall not be a member of either House of the Parliament.
C
The allowances shall not be diminished during his term of office.
D
He shall not hold any office of profit.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

According to Article 59 of the Constitution, the President is explicitly entitled, without payment of rent, to the use of official residences like the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Question 43 Discuss

Which of the following Articles states that the Prime Minister should be appointed by the President?

A
Article 71
B
Article 66
C
Article 75
D
Article 62

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Article 75 of the Constitution explicitly outlines that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President, and other ministers shall be appointed on the PM's advice.
Question 44 Discuss

The concept of 'Independence of judiciary' in the Indian Constitution is taken from the Constitution of:

A
Ireland
B
France
C
The USA
D
Britain 106

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The framers of the Indian Constitution adopted the concepts of an independent judiciary and the power of judicial review from the United States Constitution.
Question 45 Discuss

Which of the following Constitutions inspired the law-making process in India?

A
Irish Constitution
B
British Constitution
C
US Constitution
D
Canadian Constitution

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

India adopted its parliamentary system of government, rule of law, and formal legislative law-making procedures heavily based on the British Constitution.
Question 46 Discuss

The of every state unfurls the flag in its capital on the Republic Day.

A
Judge of High Court
B
Chief Minister
C
Governor
D
Speaker

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

On Republic Day (January 26), the Governor, acting as the constitutional head of the state, unfurls the national flag in the state capital.
Question 47 Discuss

As of March 2023, how many High Courts are there in India?

A
25
B
35
C
30
D
20

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

India currently has 25 High Courts functioning across the country, with the newest additions being the High Courts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana established in 2019.
Question 48 Discuss

Which of the following is the highest judicial authority in a State?

A
High Courts
B
District Courts
C
Subordinate Courts
D
Supreme Court

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The High Court stands at the apex of a state's judicial administration system and is the highest court of appeal within the state boundaries.
Question 49 Discuss

The Upper House of a State Legislature is known as the ……. .

A
Vidhan Parishad
B
Rajya Sabha
C
Lok Sabha
D
Vidhan Sabha

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

In states that feature a bicameral legislature, the upper house is referred to as the State Legislative Council or Vidhan Parishad.
Question 50 Discuss

The Supreme Court of India comprises the Chief Justice and not more than other Judges appointed by the President of India.

A
37
B
35
C
38
D
33

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

In 2019, the Parliament passed an amendment increasing the maximum strength of the Supreme Court from 30 to 33 judges, excluding the Chief Justice of India.