Polity Jkssb Polity Set 3 Mcqs (139 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

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Question 11 Discuss

Which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution deals with Amendment of the Constitution?

A
Part XIX
B
Part XXI
C
Part XX
D
Part XXII

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Part XX of the Indian Constitution contains only one article, Article 368, which details the procedure and powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution.
Question 12 Discuss

"Strive to minimize the inequalities in income" is mentioned under which section of the Constitution of India?

A
Not mentioned in Constitution
B
Fundamental Rights
C
Directive Principles
D
Fundamental Duties

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

This is found in Article 38(2) under the Directive Principles of State Policy, which instructs the state to work towards minimizing income inequalities.
Question 13 Discuss

Article 12 of Part III of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following?

A
Definition of Directive Principles of State Policy
B
Definition of Fundamental Duties
C
Definition of 'State'
D
Definition of Fundamental Rights

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Article 12 defines the term 'State' for the purposes of Part III of the Constitution, which pertains to the enforcement and applicability of Fundamental Rights.
Question 14 Discuss

Article 126 of the Indian Constitution mentions ________.

A
Appointment of ad hoc Judges
B
Supreme Court to be a court of record
C
Seat of Supreme Court
D
Appointment of acting Chief Justice of India

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Article 126 empowers the President to appoint an acting Chief Justice when the office of the Chief Justice of India is vacant or they are unable to perform their duties.
Question 15 Discuss

Which of the following is an example of Quasi-Judicial Bodies in India?

A
Supreme Court
B
State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
C
Inter-State Council
D
Zonal council

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission acts as a quasi-judicial body with the authority to adjudicate disputes and provide remedies to consumers.
Question 16 Discuss

In India, the ________ may create and dissolve any of the union territories, whose powers are more limited than those of the states.

A
Chief Justice of India
B
President
C
State Government
D
Union Government (Parliament)

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Under Article 3 of the Constitution, the Parliament (Union Government) holds the exclusive power to form new states or Union Territories and alter their boundaries.
Question 17 Discuss

In India, subject to the provisions of article 333, the Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than ________ members.

A
four hundred
B
six hundred
C
three hundred
D
five hundred

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Article 170 of the Indian Constitution specifies that the Legislative Assembly of a state shall consist of not more than 500 and not less than 60 members.
Question 18 Discuss

Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution mentions the Supreme Court as a court of record?

A
Article 127
B
Article 123
C
Article 125
D
Article 129

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Article 129 explicitly declares the Supreme Court to be a court of record, meaning its acts and proceedings are enrolled for perpetual memory and testimony.
Question 19 Discuss

Which of the following statements given below are correct? Statement 1: Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) is not enforceable by law. Statement 2: Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) is non-justiciable.

A
Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is not correct.
B
Statement 1 is not correct and Statement 2 is correct.
C
Statement 1 and Statement 2 both are not correct.
D
Statement 1 and Statement 2 both are correct.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Article 37 clarifies that while DPSPs are fundamental in the governance of the country, they are legally non-justiciable and cannot be enforced by any court.
Question 20 Discuss

How are the representatives of the Union Territories (UTs) in the Rajya Sabha elected?

A
By nomination from the President
B
By members of state legislative assemblies
C
Indirectly elected by members of an electoral college
D
By direct election

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The representatives of Union Territories in the Rajya Sabha are indirectly elected by members of an electoral college specially constituted for that purpose.