MCQ on Constitution of India and Indian Polity for UPSC, Civil Services and TPSC, WBSC, APSC, TPSC Combined Service, TCS & TPS Examinations.

A local area with more than 12,000 and less than 40,000 inhabitants is classified as:

Village Panchayat
Nagar Panchayat
Municipal Council
Municipality

Correct Option: B [ Nagar Panchayat ]

Explanation: A Nagar Panchayat is constituted for areas transitioning from rural to urban with a moderate population size, typically fitting the range mentioned. Hence, the correct answer is Nagar Panchayat.

Which part of the Constitution of India deals with Panchayati Raj Institutions?

Part - VIII
Part - IX
Part - IV
Part - X

Correct Option: B [ Part - IX ]

Explanation: Part IX of the Constitution (Articles 243 to 243O) deals exclusively with Panchayati Raj Institutions.

The Grants-in-Aid to Panchayati Raj Institutions are met by State Governments from their:

Contingency Fund
Public Utility Fund
State Equity Fund
Consolidated Fund

Correct Option: D [ Consolidated Fund ]

Explanation: Grants-in-aid and similar government expenditures are charged to the Consolidated Fund of the State. Therefore, grants to Panchayati Raj Institutions come from the Consolidated Fund.

How many fundamental rights are guaranteed by the Constitution of India?

6
7
8
9

Correct Option: A [ 6 ]

Explanation: At present, there are six Fundamental Rights in the Constitution. The Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Constitutional Amendment.

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Article 243 of the Indian Constitution?

(ii) and (iii)
(i) and (iv)
(i) and (ii)
(i) and (iii)

Correct Option: C [ (i) and (ii) ]

Explanation: Article 243C deals with the composition of Panchayats, while Article 243D provides for reservation of seats, including reservation for women in Panchayats and offices of chairpersons. Therefore, statements (i) and (ii) are correct.

On which of the following grounds can restriction on the freedom of speech and expression NOT be imposed?

Contempt of Court
Public Interest
Friendly relation with foreign State
Public order

Correct Option: B [ Public Interest ]

Explanation: Article 19(2) specifies grounds such as public order, contempt of court, and friendly relations with foreign states. “Public interest” by itself is not mentioned as a ground, so restriction cannot be imposed on that basis alone.

Which among the following is not correct?

Every Municipality, unless sooner dissolved under any law for the time being in force, shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer.
An election to constitute a Municipality shall be completed before the expiry of five years from the date appointed for its first meeting.
An election to constitute a Municipality shall be completed before the expiration of a period of six months from the date of its dissolution.
An election to constitute a Municipality shall be completed before the expiration of a period of six weeks from the date of its dissolution.

Correct Option: D [ An election to constitute a Municipality shall be completed before the expiration of a period of six weeks from the date of its dissolution. ]

Explanation: The Constitution provides for elections to a dissolved municipality within six months. The period of six weeks mentioned in option (D) is incorrect.

Choose the correct one (States and Panchayati Raj Institutions):

State	Panchayati Raj Structure
a. Andhra Pradesh	I. Gram Panchayat, Mandal Parishads, Zila Parishads
b. Arunachal Pradesh	II. Gram Panchayat, Anchal Samities, Zila Parishads
c. Assam	III. Gaon Panchayats, Anchal Panchayats, Zila Parishads
d. Tripura	IV. Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samities, Zila Panchayats

a-I b-II c-IV d-III
a-I b-II c-III d-IV
a-II b-I c-III d-IV
a-III b-II c-IV d-I

Correct Option: B [ a-I b-II c-III d-IV ]

Explanation: Andhra Pradesh follows Gram Panchayat–Mandal Parishad–Zila Parishad; Arunachal Pradesh follows Gram Panchayat–Anchal Samiti–Zila Parishad; Assam follows Gaon Panchayat–Anchal Panchayat–Zila Parishad; and Tripura follows Gram Panchayat–Panchayat Samiti–Zila Panchayat. Hence option (B) is correct.

Which among the following Schedules are related with Panchayati Raj?

Eighth
Ninth
Tenth
Eleventh

Correct Option: D [ Eleventh ]

Explanation: The Eleventh Schedule, added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, lists subjects that may be entrusted to Panchayats and is directly related to Panchayati Raj.

In the appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India, the collegium consists of:

Chief Justice of India and two senior most judges of the Supreme Court
Chief Justice of India and three judges of the Supreme Court
Chief Justice of India and four judges of the Supreme Court
Chief Justice of India and two judges of the Supreme Court

Correct Option: C [ Chief Justice of India and four judges of the Supreme Court ]

Explanation: For appointment of Supreme Court judges, the collegium system consists of the Chief Justice of India and the four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.