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

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Question 61 Discuss

Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits providing of any religious instruction in the educational institutions maintained by the State?

A
Article 29
B
Article 28
C
Article 30
D
Article 31

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

To strictly uphold secularism, Article 28 decrees that no religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution wholly maintained out of state funds.
Question 62 Discuss

Which Article of the Constitution of India grants power to the President to appoint Judges of the Supreme Court?

A
Article 124(2)
B
Article 123(1)
C
Article 127(3)
D
Article 128(4)

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Article 124(2) dictates that every judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
Question 63 Discuss

The Environment (Protection Act, 1986 empowers the to establish authorities charged with the mandate of preventing environmental pollution in all its forms.

A
State Government
B
Central Government
C
Supreme Court
D
local municipalities

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Environment (Protection) Act of 1986 grants the Central Government sweeping powers to coordinate environmental action and establish authorities to tackle nationwide pollution.
Question 64 Discuss

What is the tenure of office for the Chief Election Commissioner?

A
6 years or up to the age of 65 years
B
5 years or up to the age of 65 years
C
5 years or up to the age of 60 years
D
6 years or up to the age of 60 years

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Chief Election Commissioner securely holds office for a fixed term of six years or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever occurs earlier.
Question 65 Discuss

Which of the following Acts introduced 'provincial autonomy' by discontinuing the application of dyarchy?

A
Government of India Act, 1919
B
Charter Act of 1813
C
India Council Act, 1909
D
Government of India Act, 1935

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Government of India Act of 1935 decisively abolished the problematic dyarchy system in the provinces, replacing it with a significant degree of 'provincial autonomy'.
Question 66 Discuss

Article 77 of the Indian Constitution deals with the……… .

A
term of office of the Vice-President
B
Vice-President of India
C
oath of office by the Vice-President
D
conduct of business of the Government of India

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Article 77 mandates that all executive actions of the Government of India shall legally be expressed to be taken in the name of the President.
Question 67 Discuss

Which Article in the fundamental duty applies, when a construction worker takes his 8-year son to the site rather than sending him to school?

A
Article 51A (h)
B
Article 51A (k)
C
Article 51A (j)
D
Article 51A (i)

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Added by the 86th Amendment, Article 51A(k) places a fundamental duty on parents or guardians to provide education opportunities to their children between 6 and 14 years of age.
Question 68 Discuss

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions that 'The State shall endeavour to promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operative basis in rural areas'?

A
Article 44
B
Article 49 108
C
Article 43
D
Article 42

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Reflecting Gandhian ideology, Article 43 directs the State to promote the growth of cottage industries on an individual or cooperative basis within rural areas.
Question 69 Discuss

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions about the 'Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections'?

A
Article 45
B
Article 48
C
Article 47
D
Article 46

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Article 46 places a special obligation on the State to promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections, especially the SCs and STs.
Question 70 Discuss

Which Article of the Constitution of India expressly provides that the President is eligible for re-election?

A
Article 58
B
Article 56
C
Article 59
D
Article 57

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Article 57 explicitly declares that a person who holds, or who has held, the office as President shall be eligible for re-election to that post.