JKSSB Polity MCQs

1. Why is 31 October 2019, the day the state of Jammu and Kashmir was reorganized into two Union Territories, considered significant in Indian history?

A

It marks the signing of the Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan.

B

It commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

C

It marks the day India signed the Instrument of Accession with Jammu and Kashmir.

D

It is observed as National Integration Day in memory of India's independence.

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

  • On 31 October 2019, the state of Jammu and Kashmir was officially reorganized into two Union Territories:

    • Jammu & Kashmir (with legislature)

    • Ladakh (without legislature)

  • This date was deliberately chosen because it coincides with the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950), who is known as the “Iron Man of India” and played a pivotal role in the integration of princely states into India after independence.

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    2. Which of the following statements regarding Article 243T ofthe Indian Constitution, inserted by the 74th Amendment Act, are correct?

    A

    It deals with the constitution and composition of ward committees consisting of elected members representing each ward in a Municipality.

    B

    It provides for the reservation of seats in every municipality for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes.

    C

    It mandates the reservation of one-third of the total number of seats for women, including women belonging to SCs and STs.

    D

    It allows the state legislature to provide for the reservation of seats for backward classes.

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    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

  • Article 243T was inserted by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 and is part of Part IX-A (Municipalities) of the Constitution.

  • Key points of Article 243T:

    1. Ward Committees: It empowers the state government to constitute ward committees for wards with population above a specified limit.

    2. Each ward committee consists of elected members representing the ward in the municipality.

  • What it does NOT cover directly:

    • Reservation of seats for SC/STs (covered under Article 243T read with 243D).

    • Reservation for women (covered under Article 243T read with 243D).

    • Reservation for backward classes (not specifically mentioned in 243T; states may legislate separately).

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    3. Match the following: 

    A

    i-1, ii-2, iii-3

    B

    i-2, ii-1, iii-3

    C

    i-3, ii-1, iii-2

    D

    i-2, ii-3, iii-1

    Polity - Jammu & Kashmir Veterinary Pharmacist 2025 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    Hari Singh established first legislature, Ghulam Rasool Renzo was first speaker, Shiv Narayan Fotedar was first chairman of council.

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    4. Consider the following statement:

    Assertion (A): Jammu & Kashmir was granted special status under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. Reason

    (R): Article 370 allowed J&K to have its own constitution and autonomy over all matters except defence, foreign affairs, finance, and communications.

    A

    Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

    B

    Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

    C

    A is true, but R is false.

    D

    A is false, but R is true.

    Polity - J&K Special Status Veterinary Pharmacist 2025 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    Both statements are correct; Article 370 gave J&K special status with its own constitution.

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    5. In which year did the Right to Information (RTI) Act come into force in Jammu & Kashmir?

    A

    2005

    B

    2019

    C

    2009

    D

    2020

    Polity - RTI Veterinary Pharmacist 2025 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    The RTI Act came into force in Jammu & Kashmir in 2009.

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    6. Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct about the Attorney General of India?

    I. The President appoints a person, who is qualified to be a Judge of a High Court, to be the Attorney General of India.

    II. He has the right of audience in all the Courts of the country.

    III. He has the right to take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

    IV. He has a fixed tenure.

    A

    I and IV

    B

    II, III and IV

    C

    III and IV

    D

    IV only

    Polity - Attorney General Veterinary Pharmacist 2025 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    Statements I and IV are not correct; AG is not fixed tenure and qualifications differ.

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    7. Which of the following statements about the Indian political system is/are correct?

    (i) The president is both Head of the State and Head of the Government.

    (ii) Parliament is Supreme.

    (iii) The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution.

    (iv) The Directive Principles of State Policy are justifiable.

    A

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

    B

    (ii), (iii) and (iv)

    C

    (ii) and (iii)

    D

    (iii) only

    Polity - Indian Political System Veterinary Pharmacist 2025 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    Parliament is supreme and the Supreme Court is guardian of the Constitution. The President is only Head of the State, not Government, and DPSP are not justiciable.

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    8. Which of the following statements regarding the Preamble of the Indian Constitution is correct?

    I. The Preamble is considered part of the Constitution but is not legally enforceable.

    II. The word `Socialist` and `Secular` were added to the Preamble by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978.

    III. The Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution.

    A

    I and II only

    B

    I and III only

    C

    II and III only

    D

    I, II, and III

    Polity - Constitution Veterinary Pharmacist 2025 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    Statements I and III are correct. Socialist and Secular were added by the 42nd Amendment, not the 44th.

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    9. The Fundamental Duties of a citizen include:

    1. Respect for the Constitution, the National Flag and the National Anthem

    2. To develop the scientific temper.

    3. Respect for the Government.

    4. To protect Wildlife.

    A

    1, 2 and 3

    B

    1, 2 and 4

    C

    2, 3 and 4

    D

    1, 3, 4 and 2

    Polity - Fundamental Duties Veterinary Pharmacist 2025 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    Fundamental Duties include respect for the Constitution, National Flag, Anthem, developing scientific temper, and protecting wildlife. Respect for Government is not a Fundamental Duty.

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    10. Meaning of the word Quorum:

    A

    Minimum members required to validate proceedings

    B

    Maximum members allowed in house

    C

    Discipline of decorum

    D

    Approval of majority members

    Polity / Parliament Naib Tehsildar 2018 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    Quorum means minimum number of members required to conduct proceedings.

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    11. As per Section 99, Part VII of Constitution, a Judge of High Court may resign by addressing to:

    A

    Chief Justice of India

    B

    Governor of the State

    C

    President of India

    D

    Prime Minister of India

    Polity / Judiciary Naib Tehsildar 2018 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    High Court Judge submits resignation to Governor.

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    12. Which is the CORRECT statement regarding Money Bills?

    A

    Legislative Council must return the bill within a month

    B

    A Money Bill shall be introduced in Legislative Council

    C

    Money Bill cannot be passed without acceptance of Council recommendations

    D

    If Council does not return in 14 days, deemed passed by Assembly

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    Correct Answer: D
    Explanation:

    If not returned within 14 days, Money Bill is deemed passed.

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    13. Which Article empowers the Supreme Court to review any judgement pronounced or made earlier?

    A

    Article 137

    B

    Article 138

    C

    Article 139

    D

    Article 139A

    Polity / Judiciary Naib Tehsildar 2018 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    Article 137 gives Supreme Court power to review judgments.

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    14. Which Article of Indian Constitution provides `Right to Minorities to establish educational institutions`?

    A

    Article 29

    B

    Article 30

    C

    Article 31

    D

    Article 31A

    Polity / Fundamental Rights Naib Tehsildar 2018 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    Article 30 gives minorities right to establish educational institutions.

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    15. Which Article of Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to make provisions for elections to legislatures?

    A

    Article 324

    B

    Article 325

    C

    Article 327

    D

    Article 329

    Polity / Elections Naib Tehsildar 2018 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    Article 327 empowers Parliament for elections to legislatures.

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    16. Which one of the following falls under State List?

    A

    Bankruptcy and insolvency

    B

    Public health and sanitation; hospitals and dispensaries

    C

    Insurance

    D

    Population control and family planning

    Polity / State List Naib Tehsildar 2018 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    Public health and sanitation falls under State List.

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    17. Which Article of Indian Constitution deals with the `Continuance of the rights of citizenship`?

    A

    Article 7

    B

    Article 8

    C

    Article 9

    D

    Article 10

    Polity / Citizenship Naib Tehsildar 2018 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: D
    Explanation:

    Article 10 deals with continuance of the rights of citizenship.

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    18. Which Article of Indian Constitution deals with the Rights of citizenship of persons who migrated from Pakistan?

    A

    Article 5

    B

    Article 6

    C

    Article 8

    D

    Article 9

    Polity / Citizenship Naib Tehsildar 2018 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    Article 6 deals with citizenship rights for people migrated from Pakistan.

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    19. Which age group has Right to Education according to Article 21A of Indian Constitution?

    A

    3 to 16 years

    B

    4 to 14 years

    C

    5 to 13 years

    D

    6 to 14 years

    Polity / Fundamental Rights Naib Tehsildar 2018 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: D
    Explanation:

    Article 21A provides free and compulsory education to children aged 6-14 years.

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    20. The Election Commission was established in accordance with the Indian Constitution in the year?

    A

    1948

    B

    1949

    C

    1950

    D

    1951

    Polity / Election Commission Naib Tehsildar 2018 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    Election Commission of India was established on 25th Jan 1950.

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    21. `To protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India` is established under which section of the Indian Constitution?

    A

    Fundamental Rights

    B

    Fundamental Duties

    C

    Directive Principles of State Policy

    D

    Preamble of Constitution

    Polity / Fundamental Duties Naib Tehsildar 2018 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    Unity and integrity of India is emphasized under Fundamental Duties.

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    22. As of 31st Dec 2017, what is the age of retirement of Supreme Court Judge?

    A

    55 years

    B

    65 years

    C

    60 years

    D

    No Age Limit

    Polity / Judiciary Naib Tehsildar 2018 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    Supreme Court Judges retire at age 65 years.

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    23. In which part of the Constitution is the state enjoined to establish Panchayat Raj institutions?

    A

    Preamble

    B

    Directive Principles

    C

    Fundamental Rights

    D

    Fundamental Duties

    Polity / Panchayati Raj Naib Tehsildar 2018 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    Directive Principles provide for Panchayati Raj institutions.

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    24. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the apex body for Disaster Management in India, is headed by:

    A

    President of India

    B

    Prime Minister of India

    C

    Defence Minister of India

    D

    Home Minister of India

    Polity / Disaster Management Naib Tehsildar 2018 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    NDMA is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.

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    25. Match the following Constitutional Amendment Acts with their points of significance: 

    A

    a-i, b-ii, c-iii

    B

    a-ii, b-i, c-iii

    C

    a-ii, b-iii, c-i

    D

    a-iii, b-i, c-ii

    Polity / Constitutional Amendments Naib Tehsildar 2018 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    61st-Voting age reduced, 86th-education, 73rd-Panchayati Raj.

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    26. What does COP28 stand for in the context of climate change?

    A

    Climate Observations Program 28

    B

    Conference of the Parties 28

    C

    Conference on Pollution Control 28

    D

    Convention for Ozone Protection 28

    Environment / Current Affairs Veterinary Pharmacist 2024 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    COP stands for `Conference of the Parties`; COP28 is the 28th session.

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    27. When is Constitution Day observed in India?

    A

    November 26

    B

    January 26

    C

    August 15

    D

    July 15

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    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) is observed on 26 November.

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    28. What is the theme of `Vigilance Awareness Week 2023`?

    A

    Say no to corruption, commit to the Nation

    B

    Integrity and ethics

    C

    Stay Vigilant; Stay Honest

    D

    Information is Power

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    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    Government`s theme for Vigilance Awareness Week 2023 was `Say No to Corruption, Commit to the Nation`.

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    29. First Legislature of J&K established in?

    A

    1819 AD

    B

    1890 AD

    C

    1934 AD

    D

    1970 AD

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    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    First legislature in 1934 AD.

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    30. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana launched in?

    A

    May 2016

    B

    May 2014

    C

    July 2017

    D

    July 2018

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    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    Launched May 2016.

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    31. Which language is used for delivering judgments in Supreme Court of India?

    A

    English

    B

    Hindi

    C

    All 22 languages

    D

    Language of petitioner

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    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    English is the official language of the Supreme Court of India.

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    32. The concept of the Concurrent list in Indian Constitution was adopted from the _____.

    A

    British Constitution

    B

    Canadian Constitution

    C

    Australian Constitution

    D

    Irish Constitution

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    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    Concurrent List was borrowed from the Australian Constitution.

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    33. Match List-I (State) with List-II (Official Language):

    1. Meghalaya    i. English 

    2. Daman & Diu    ii. Konkani 

    3. Nagaland. Languages:     iii. Garo & Khasi.

    Choose correct.

    A

    (1)-ii, (2)-i, (3)-iii

    B

    (1)-iii, (2)-ii, (3)-i

    C

    (1)-i, (2)-iii, (3)-ii

    D

    (1)-i, (2)-ii, (3)-iii

    Indian Polity ? States & Languages J.E Civil (SD) 2025 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    Meghalaya = Garo & Khasi, Daman & Diu = Konkani, Nagaland = English.

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    34. Finance Bill becomes the Finance Act when it is passed by:

    A

    Lok Sabha

    B

    Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

    C

    Both House of Parliament and signed by President

    D

    Both House of Parliament and signed by Prime Minister

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    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    A Finance Bill becomes Finance Act when passed by both Houses of Parliament and signed by the President.

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    35. What is the official language of Jammu and Kashmir?

    A

    Hindi

    B

    Kashmiri

    C

    Urdu

    D

    English

    Polity - Jammu & Kashmir Account Ast. 2024 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    The official language of Jammu and Kashmir is Urdu.

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