Polity Jkssb Polity Set 1 Mcqs (183 MCQs)

Question 81 Discuss

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Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides that the State must secure a social order to promote the welfare of people?

A

Article 37

B

Article 38

C

Article 39

D

Article 36

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Article 38 of the Directive Principles explicitly instructs the State to promote public welfare by securing a social order deeply imbued with social, economic, and political justice.

Question 82 Discuss

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Anna Chandy, the first Indian woman to serve as a judge at a high court was oppointed in which High Court?

A

West Bengal

B

Kerala

C

Tamil Nadu

D

Andhra Pradesh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Justice Anna Chandy broke judicial barriers when she became the first female judge in an Indian High Court, being appointed to the Kerala High Court in 1959.

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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar described Directive Principles of State Policy as of the Indian constitution.

A

soul of the state

B

identity card of the constitution

C

The mostprecious part of the constitution

D

a novel feature of the constitution

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar famously referred to the Directive Principles of State Policy as 'novel features' due to their unique, non-justiciable welfare-oriented governance guidelines.

Question 84 Discuss

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Which writ is issued by a high court or supreme court when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction?

A

Quo Warrant

B

Habeas Corpus

C

Certiorari

D

Prohibition

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The writ of Prohibition is issued by a higher court specifically to prevent a lower court or tribunal from actively exceeding its legal jurisdiction during proceedings.

Question 85 Discuss

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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the Directive Principles of State Policy?

A

They promote welfare of individuals. Hence, they are personal and individualistic.

B

These have moral and political sanctions.

C

They aim at establishing social and economic democracy in the country.

D

They are positive, as they require the State to do certain things.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Directive Principles of State Policy promote the welfare of the community as a whole, establishing social and economic democracy. Therefore, the statement that they are personal and individualistic is incorrect.

Question 86 Discuss

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………..Directive principles of State Policy were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976.

A

Two

B

Three

C

Five

D

Four

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles to the original list, including Articles 39, 39A, 43A, and 48A.

Question 87 Discuss

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Who among the following was the shortest serving Prime Minister of India?

A

Chandra Shekhar

B

Gulzarilal Nanda

C

Charan Singh

D

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the shortest-serving Prime Minister of India, holding office for just 13 days during his first term in 1996.

Question 88 Discuss

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Which article of the Constitution of India lays down that it shall be the duty of the Advocate-General to give advice to the Government of the State upon legal matters?

A

Article 168

B

Article 165

C

Article 167

D

Article 166

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Article 165 of the Indian Constitution mandates the appointment of the Advocate-General for the State to provide legal advice to the state government.

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UPSC is a Constitutional Body to conduct examinations for appointments to the services of the Union and the services of the State, respectively, under Article .

A

315

B

324

C

328

D

332

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Article 315 of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Public Service Commission for the Union and a Public Service Commission for each State.

Question 90 Discuss

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The number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in a state shall NOT be less than .

A

11

B

10

C

13

D

12

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

According to Article 164(1A) of the Constitution, the total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, in a State shall not be less than 12.

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Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides that the State must secure a social order to promote the welfare of people?

Answer & Explanation

Anna Chandy, the first Indian woman to serve as a judge at a high court was oppointed in which High Court?

Answer & Explanation

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar described Directive Principles of State Policy as of the Indian constitution.

Answer & Explanation

Which writ is issued by a high court or supreme court when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction?

Answer & Explanation

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the Directive Principles of State Policy?

Answer & Explanation

………..Directive principles of State Policy were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976.

Answer & Explanation

Who among the following was the shortest serving Prime Minister of India?

Answer & Explanation

Which article of the Constitution of India lays down that it shall be the duty of the Advocate-General to give advice to the Government of the State upon legal matters?

Answer & Explanation

UPSC is a Constitutional Body to conduct examinations for appointments to the services of the Union and the services of the State, respectively, under Article .

Answer & Explanation

The number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in a state shall NOT be less than .

Answer & Explanation

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Practice Questions

Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides that the State must secure a social order to promote the welfare of people?

Answer & Explanation

Anna Chandy, the first Indian woman to serve as a judge at a high court was oppointed in which High Court?

Answer & Explanation

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar described Directive Principles of State Policy as of the Indian constitution.

Answer & Explanation

Which writ is issued by a high court or supreme court when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction?

Answer & Explanation

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the Directive Principles of State Policy?

Answer & Explanation

………..Directive principles of State Policy were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976.

Answer & Explanation

Who among the following was the shortest serving Prime Minister of India?

Answer & Explanation

Which article of the Constitution of India lays down that it shall be the duty of the Advocate-General to give advice to the Government of the State upon legal matters?

Answer & Explanation

UPSC is a Constitutional Body to conduct examinations for appointments to the services of the Union and the services of the State, respectively, under Article .

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The number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in a state shall NOT be less than .

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