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MCQ for polity-2

by Vajiram & Ravi

26-08-2023

02:05 PM

1.

Suppose the Government of India decides to form a new State out of the existing Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Which of the following steps would not be mandatory?

  • A

    Passage of a Constitutional Amendment bill by the Parliament.

  • B

    Reference of the Bill for this purpose to be made by the President to the Assembly of Jammu & Kashmir for its opinion.

  • C

    Both (a) and (b) above

  • D

    Neither (a) nor (b) above

2.

Consider the following statements regarding the linguistic reorganization of India:

1. Linguistic principle as the basis of formation of States was accepted during the national movement for freedom.

2. Some states were bilingual even after the linguistic reorganisation of India in 1956.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

3.

Consider the following statements regarding the citizenship of India?

1. A citizen of India can simultaneously be a citizen of another country by obtaining the OCI Registration Certificate.

2. Juristic persons are not considered as citizens of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

4.

Which of the following statements is/are not correct with reference to citizen and constitutional offices in India?

1. Only the natural citizens of India are allowed to hold constitutional offices.

2. Citizens of India who obtain their citizenship by Registration are not eligible to hold constitutional offices.

3. Citizens of India who obtain their citizenship by Naturalisation are not eligible to hold constitutional offices.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 and 2 Only

  • B

    1 and 3 Only

  • C

    2 and 3 Only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

5.

Consider the following statements regarding citizenship of India:

1. The provisions of Citizenship in Constitution of India came to force on 26 November 1949.

2. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI Cardholders) can vote in India by registering as an overseas voter.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

6.

To give effect to a settlement of a dispute of boundary with a neighboring country of India, which of the following tools is necessary and sufficient?

  • A

    Executive Agreement with the neighbor country

  • B

    Ordinary legislation by Parliament

  • C

    Constitutional Amendment to be passed by the Parliament

  • D

    Registration of the new boundary with the United Nations after the legislation is passed in Parliament

7.

According to the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955, by which of the following methods can a person becomes a citizen of India?

1. by Birth

2. by Descent

3. by Registration

4. by Nationalisation

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 and 2 Only

  • B

    1, 2 and 3 Only

  • C

    3 and 4 Only

  • D

    1, 2, 3 and 4

8.

Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India would require an amendment if a new State is created from the territory of an existing State?

1. Article 2

2. Article 3

3. First Schedule

4. Fourth Schedule

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 and 2 Only

  • B

    2 and 3 Only

  • C

    3 and 4 Only

  • D

    1, 2, 3 and 4

9.

Article 1 of the Constitution of India states that India shall be a Union of States. The term ‘Union’ here indicates that:

  • A

    Indian federation is not the result of an agreement among the States

  • B

    The States have no right to secede

  • C

    Both (a) and (b)

  • D

    None of the above

10.

Recently, Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 has been in the news which makes certain foreign migrants eligible for citizenship of India. Under which of the following categories would such migrants become eligible for citizenship?

  • A

    Birth

  • B

    Descent

  • C

    Registration

  • D

    Naturalisation

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