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TNPSC Indian Constitution Articles Quiz - Part 4 (Constitutional Bodies, Local Self-Government & Citizenship)

Free TNPSC Constitution Articles quiz for Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 4 and VAO aspirants. Practice MCQs on UPSC, CAG, Election Commission, Panchayati Raj, Municipalities, Citizenship, Union Territories and Constitutional history to revise Indian Polity for TNPSC and other Tamil Nadu government exams.

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Q1 Under Article 315, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and State Public Service Commissions are constituted to conduct examinations for recruitment to which of the following?

Easy

A. Only All India Services B. Services of the Union and the State respectively, including advising on recruitment and disciplinary matters C. Only Group D posts in Central Government D. Only judicial appointments in High Courts

Q2 The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, appointed under Article 148, is often referred to by which title, and what is the CAG's core function?

Medium

A. 'Guardian of the Public Purse'; audits accounts of the Union and States B. 'Guardian of Fundamental Rights'; hears public interest litigations C. 'Custodian of the Constitution'; interprets constitutional provisions D. 'Chief Election Authority'; conducts national elections

Q3 The Election Commission of India, constituted under Article 324, is responsible for the superintendence, direction and control of elections to which of the following? (TNPSC Group 4 2022)

Medium

A. Only Parliament elections B. Only State Legislature elections C. Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President D. Only local body elections such as Panchayats and Municipalities

Q4 The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions by inserting which new Part into the Constitution? (TNPSC Group 2 2021)

Medium

A. Part IX, containing Articles 243 to 243-O B. Part IX-A, containing Articles 243P to 243ZG C. Part XIV-A, containing Articles 323A and 323B D. Part IV-A, containing Article 51A

Q5 Under Article 243D, what is the minimum proportion of seats reserved for women in Panchayats, including the office of Chairpersons?

Easy

A. One-fourth (25%) B. One-third (not less than 33%) C. One-half (50%) in all States without exception D. No reservation is mandated for women, only for SC/ST

Q6 The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, provided constitutional recognition to Municipalities under Part IX-A, and also added which new Schedule listing subjects for Municipalities?

Medium

A. Ninth Schedule B. Tenth Schedule C. Twelfth Schedule D. Eighth Schedule

Q7 Under Article 239, how are Union Territories generally administered, as distinct from States?

Medium

A. By the President acting through an Administrator appointed by him B. By a directly elected Chief Minister exactly like in States, with no role for the President C. By the Supreme Court through a judicially appointed administrator D. By the concerned neighbouring State's Governor in all cases

Q8 Which Articles of Part II of the Constitution deal with citizenship, and what type of citizenship does India follow?

Easy

A. Articles 5 to 11; India follows a system of dual citizenship, like the USA B. Articles 5 to 11; India follows a single citizenship system, unlike the dual citizenship in the USA C. Articles 12 to 18; India follows a system based purely on religion D. Articles 36 to 51; citizenship is governed only by DPSPs

Q9 Which Schedule of the Constitution, added by the 1st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951, originally aimed to protect land reform and other laws from judicial review under Articles 14, 19, and 31?

Hard

A. Eighth Schedule B. Ninth Schedule C. Tenth Schedule D. Eleventh Schedule

Q10 Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly, primarily responsible for drafting the Constitution of India?

Easy

A. Jawaharlal Nehru B. Rajendra Prasad C. B.R. Ambedkar D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Q11 Which words were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976? (TNPSC Group 2A 2023)

Medium

A. 'Sovereign' and 'Democratic' B. 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' C. 'Republic' and 'Justice' D. 'Fraternity' and 'Liberty'

Q12 Under Article 3, Parliament has the power to form new States and alter the areas, boundaries, or names of existing States. Which of the following is a precondition before such a bill can be introduced in Parliament?

Hard

A. The concerned State Legislature's consent is mandatory and binding on Parliament B. The President must first refer the bill to the concerned State Legislature for its views, but is not bound by them C. A national referendum must be held before any reorganization D. The Supreme Court must approve the bill before introduction

TNPSC Indian Constitution Articles Quiz - Part 4 (Constitutional Bodies, Local Self-Government & Citizenship)

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