Indian Polity MCQs with Answers – Constitution, Parliament – Page 2

Question 21 Indian Judiciary

Which Article declares laws inconsistent with or in derogation of Fundamental Rights to be void?

Correct answer C. Article 13

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Question 22 Indian Judiciary

Under which Act do Lok Adalats have statutory status?

Correct answer A. Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

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Question 23 Indian Judiciary

Which Article, inserted by the 42nd Amendment, directs the state to provide equal justice and free legal aid?

Correct answer A. Article 39A

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Question 24 Indian Judiciary

Which Article provides for administrative tribunals to decide disputes concerning recruitment and service conditions of public servants?

Correct answer D. Article 323A

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Question 25 Indian Judiciary

The National Green Tribunal was established in which year?

Correct answer D. 2010

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Question 26 Indian Judiciary

Under Article 233, district judges are appointed by the Governor in consultation with which authority?

Correct answer B. The High Court

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Question 27 Indian Judiciary

Which Article vests control over district courts and subordinate courts in the High Court?

Correct answer D. Article 235

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Question 28 Indian Judiciary

Which Article allows the Supreme Court to grant special leave to appeal from any court or tribunal in India?

Correct answer B. Article 136

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Question 29 Indian Judiciary

When the Supreme Court began functioning in 1950, how many judges did it have, including the Chief Justice?

Correct answer D. 8

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Question 30 Indian Judiciary

The curative petition, a remedy available after a review petition is dismissed, was evolved in which case?

Correct answer B. Rupa Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra

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Question 31 Indian Judiciary

Under which Article may the President transfer a judge from one High Court to another?

Correct answer C. Article 222

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Question 32 Indian Judiciary

Which Act established Gram Nyayalayas to provide access to justice at the grassroots level?

Correct answer D. Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008

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Question 33 Indian Judiciary

Under Article 124(3), a person who has been an advocate of a High Court for how many years is qualified to be a Supreme Court judge?

Correct answer B. 10 years

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Question 34 Local Government and Constitutional Bodies

Which committee recommended a three-tier Panchayati Raj system in 1957?

Correct answer A. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee

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Question 35 Local Government and Constitutional Bodies

Which state was the first to inaugurate Panchayati Raj, at Nagaur on 2 October 1959?

Correct answer A. Rajasthan

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Question 36 Local Government and Constitutional Bodies

National Panchayati Raj Day on 24 April marks which event?

Correct answer B. The 73rd Amendment coming into force in 1993

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Question 37 Local Government and Constitutional Bodies

How many subjects are listed in the Eleventh Schedule for panchayats?

Correct answer B. 29

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Question 38 Local Government and Constitutional Bodies

How many subjects are listed in the Twelfth Schedule for municipalities?

Correct answer A. 18

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Question 39 Local Government and Constitutional Bodies

Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with municipalities?

Correct answer D. Part IXA

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Question 40 Local Government and Constitutional Bodies

Under Article 243D, what minimum share of seats in panchayats must be reserved for women?

Correct answer B. One-third

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