Polity Jkssb Polity Set 2 Mcqs (241 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

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Question 61 Discuss

Under Article 165, the Governor appoints

A
Advocate-General
B
Attorney General
C
Comptroller Auditor General
D
Chief Minister

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Article 165 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Governor of each state to appoint a person qualified to be a High Court judge as the Advocate-General for the State.
Question 62 Discuss

Who introduced 'Objective Resolution' in the Constituent Assembly?

A
Rajendra Prasad
B
BR Ambedkar
C
Jawaharlal Nehru
D
Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Jawaharlal Nehru introduced the historic 'Objective Resolution' on December 13, 1946, which laid down the underlying principles and philosophy that guided the drafting of the Indian Constitution.
Question 63 Discuss

Article 157 of the Constitution of India mentions the qualifications required for appointment of the…….of a State.

A
Election Commissioner
B
Chief Justice of High Court
C
Chief Minister
D
Governor

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Article 157 specifically lists the eligibility criteria for the Governor of a State, mandating that the candidate must be a citizen of India and at least 35 years of age.
Question 64 Discuss

Which of the following types of emergencies is declared under Article 360 of the Indian Constitution?

A
State Emergency
B
National Emergency
C
Constitutional Emergency
D
Financial Emergency

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Article 360 empowers the President of India to proclaim a Financial Emergency if they are satisfied that a situation has arisen whereby the financial stability or credit of India is threatened.
Question 65 Discuss

According to Article , there shall be equality of opportunities for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State.

A
16
B
18
C
17
D
19

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Article 16 is a fundamental right that ensures equal opportunity and prevents discrimination by the State against any citizen in matters of public employment.
Question 66 Discuss

Which Article deals with the provisions in case of failure of the constitutional machinery in the State?

A
Article 342
B
Article 448
C
Article 356
D
Article 395

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Article 356 allows for the imposition of 'President's Rule' in a state if the President is satisfied that the state government cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
Question 67 Discuss

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in 'Liberty' as per the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

A
Trust and hope
B
Thought
C
Expression
D
Faith and worship

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution explicitly secures to all its citizens Liberty of 'thought, expression, belief, faith and worship,' making 'trust and hope' the incorrect option.
Question 68 Discuss

Which Articles in Part V of the Indian Constitution deal with the organization, composition, and procedures of Parliament?

A
79 to 122
B
211 to 236
C
170 to 203
D
124 to 168

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Articles 79 to 122 in Part V of the Indian Constitution comprehensively lay out the framework for the Parliament, including its constitution, officers, legislative procedures, and financial powers.
Question 69 Discuss

Who presides over the House in absence of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker in the Indian political system?

A
A member of the panel of Chairpersons
B
Prime Minister
C
President
D
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Under the Rules of Procedure of the Lok Sabha, the Speaker nominates a 'Panel of Chairpersons' from among the members, any one of whom can preside over the House in the absence of both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
Question 70 Discuss

From which of the following countries has the Indian Constitution borrowed the procedure of making amendments in the Constitution?

A
Russia
B
Australia
C
Ireland
D
South Africa

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The framers of the Indian Constitution borrowed the mechanism for constitutional amendments, detailed in Article 368, from the Constitution of South Africa.