Political Institutions In India — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations

Gandhiji was associated with several key movements in India's struggle for independence. Let's break down his involvement with each of the listed movements: 1. Swadeshi Movement : Gandhiji was not directly involved in the Swadeshi Movement, which was started by leaders like Bipin Chandra Pal and Lala Lajpat Rai in the early 20th century. However, Gandhiji later adopted the idea of swadeshi (self-reliance) as a key component of his struggle for independence. 2. Khilafat Movement : Gandhiji supported the Khilafat Movement in 1919, which was led by Indian Muslims in protest against the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. Gandhiji saw this as an opportunity to unite Hindus and Muslims for a common cause in the fight against British colonial rule. 3. Individual Satyagraha Movement : Gandhiji initiated the Individual Satyagraha Movement in 1940 as a response to British colonial rule and to protest against the British decision to involve India in World War II without consulting Indian leaders. 4. Quit India Movement : Gandhiji launched the Quit India Movement in 1942, calling for the immediate withdrawal of British rule from India. This was one of the most significant and mass-based movements during the struggle for independence. Therefore, Gandhiji was associated with all of these movements. Correct answer: Option D: All of these

'None of the Above' (NOTA) option was introduced in India to allow voters to reject all candidates in an election. The Election Commission of India implemented the NOTA option for the first time in the State Assembly Elections held in 2012 after a Supreme Court directive. The provision was legally enforced following the Supreme Court judgment on 27th September 2013 , which mandated that voters should have the right to reject all candidates. However, the actual rollout started with the State Elections in 2012 using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). NOTA does not have any electoral value in terms of affecting the result, but it serves as an expression of dissent by the voter.

To create autonomous region in tribal areas is the correct answer to “The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Dilip Singh Bhuria Committee is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is mainly associated with Panchayati Raj in tribal areas”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Upendra Baxi is the correct answer to “"The Supreme Court of India is at long last becoming, after 32 years of the republic, the Supreme Court for Indians." Who said this”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Article 32 and 226 is the correct answer to “Under which article/articles, the High Courts and the Supreme Court can issue writs”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Panchayati Raj Committee) List-II (Year) a. C. H. Hanumantha Rao 1. 1978 b. G. V. K. Rao 2. 1984 c. Ashok Mehta 3. 1986 d. L. M. Singhvi 4. 1985”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Socialist, Secular is the correct answer to “The two words that were inserted by the 42 nd Amendment to the Preamble to the Constitution are:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Santhanam Committee is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not related to electoral reforms in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

2 and 3 is the correct answer to “74 th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 does not apply to the Scheduled Areas in the states of 1. Rajasthan 2. Haryana 3. Uttar Pradesh 4. Odisha Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Vohra Committee is the correct answer to “Which of the following committees voiced concern about 'criminalisation of politics and politicisation of criminals'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Demand for autonomy is the correct answer to “Which one of the following does not qualify for curtailing the freedom of speech and expression under Indian Constitution”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Only 1 is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not recognised as a 'tension' area in Indian Federation? 1. Inter-State Council 2. Article 356 3. Role of the Governor 4. Union-State Financial Relations Choose the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Ashok Mehta is the correct answer to “Which committee felt that the Panchayati Raj institutions could have survived well if they had been encouraged well by entrusting responsibilities as a ''vanguard of development in village India"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3 is the correct answer to “In the two lists given below, List I provides the list of Prime Ministers, while List II indicates Governments. Match the two lists and choose the correct answer: List-I (Prime Minister) List-II (Government) a. Chandra Shekhar 1. United Front b. H. D. Deve Gowda 2. National Democratic Alliance c. Atal Bihari Vajpayee 3. United Progressive Alliance d. Manmohan Singh 4. National Front”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Only 3 is the correct answer to “The election process in India follows the first past the post system. This system offers many advantages like: 1. Providing a proportionate outcome of seats based on votes. 2. Less wastage of votes. 3. Establishing a clear link between representatives and constituencies. Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

N. N. Vohra Committee is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not associated with electoral reforms in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

The writ is a very powerful safeguard to the subject against arbitrary acts not only of private individuals but also of the executive is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements about the writ of Habeas Corpus is correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A is the correct answer to “Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R) . Read the statements and choose the correct answer: Assertion (A) Article 1 described India as a 'Union of States.' Reason (R) The term 'Union of States' was used to curb sub-nationalism and strengthening unity and integrity of the country.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

1, 2, 3 and 4 is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements are correct about the Central Vigilance Commission? 1. It was set-up on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee. 2. It is a statutory body. 3. It is a multi-member commission. 4. It exercises superintendence over the working of the CBI. Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

1 and 3 is the correct answer to “Which of the following is true about the fundamental rights under Indian Constitution? 1. It is protected and enforced by the Constitution. 2. It can be changed by the common legislative process. 3. Supreme Court is the guardian of fundamental rights. 4. All Constitutional rights are fundamental rights. Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

MandaI Panchayat is the correct answer to “Ashok Mehta Committee in 1977 recommended for the establishment of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Article 243 ZD is the correct answer to “Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for the District Planning Committee”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

All of these is the correct answer to “Some of the basic philosophy developed over time that embody the concept of constitutionalism are:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Presidents of India) List-II (Tenure) a. Varahgiri Venkatgiri 1. July 1987 - July 1992 b. Dr. Zakir Hussain 2. July 1977 - July 1982 c. R. Venkatraman 3. August 1969 - August 1974 d. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy 4. May 1967 - May 1969”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

1, 2 and 4 are correct is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements: 1. The Fundamental Rights constitute limitations upon State action, the Directive Principles instruct the State to do certain things. 2. The Directive Principle are not enforceable in the courts. 3. If any law is made to implement any of the Directives mentioned in Part IV of the Constitution, it would be immune from unconstitutionality on the ground of violation of Fundamental Rights conferred by Articles 14 and 19. 4. The Directive Principles require to be implemented by Legislation. Choose the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Railway Convention Committee is the correct answer to “Which among the following is not a Standing Committee”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which of the following courts is responsible for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Attorney General of India is the correct answer to “Who is the first Law Officer of the Government of India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

If a new political party assumes power at the centre, it has the authority to dismiss ministries formed by other parties in the states is the correct answer to “Which one of the following principles did not emerge out of Bommai case in relation to Article 356”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Suktimar Sen, S. P. Sen Verma, T. N. Seshan, J. M. Lyngdoh is the correct answer to “Which one of the following, bearing names of Chief Election Commissioners of India, is arranged in chronological order”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

The Legislative Assembly would have an elected majority and control over Ministers is the correct answer to “Which of the following was not a feature of the Government of India Act, 1919”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Charter Act of 1813 1. Separate electorate b. Charter Act of 1833 2. Abolition of the trade monopoly of East Indian Company c. The Government of India Act, 1858 3. Complete abolition of monopoly in trade by East India Company d. Government of India Act, 1909 4. Secretary of State of India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Declaring an election void is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is not the function of the Election Commission of India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Rajamannar Committee Report, Anandpur Sahib Resolution, West Bengal Government Memorandum, Sarkaria Commission Report is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is arranged in chronological order”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

In case of disagreement between the houses joint sitting may be called is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not true about the amendment of the constitution Under Article 368”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Union State Relations is the correct answer to “Justice Punchhi Commission is related to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A is the correct answer to “Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R) . Select the correct answer: Assertion (A) Federalism is not dead in India. Reason (R) New regions are constantly demanding statehood.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Committees of Parliament) List-II (Number of Members) a. Public Accounts Committee 1. 45 b. Estimates Committee 2. 22 c. Department related Parliament Standing Committee 3. 15 d. Rules Committee of Lok Sabha 4. 30”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.

R. Venkatraman, Shankar Dayal Sharma, K. R. Narayanan, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Pratibha Patil is the correct answer to “Put the following Presidents of India since 1989 in their chronological order and select the correct answer: K. R. Narayanan, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, R. Venkatraman, Shankar Dayal Sharma, Pratibha Patil”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Political Institutions In India.