General Overview Of The Indian Constitution and Welfare and Protection Measures For Weaker Sections
Question 1Single Answer
The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on:
A
26 November 1949
B
15 August 1947
C
26 January 1950
D
9 December 1946
Question 2Single Answer
The Constitution of India came into force on:
A
15 August 1947
B
26 January 1950
C
26 November 1949
D
2 October 1950
Question 3Single Answer
The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held on:
A
9 December 1946
B
15 August 1947
C
26 November 1949
D
26 January 1950
Question 4Single Answer
Who was the temporary Chairman of the Constituent Assembly?
A
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B
Jawaharlal Nehru
C
B.R. Ambedkar
D
Sachchidananda Sinha
Question 5Single Answer
Who was elected permanent President of the Constituent Assembly?
A
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B
B.R. Ambedkar
C
Jawaharlal Nehru
D
Vallabhbhai Patel
Question 6Single Answer
Who was Chairman of the Drafting Committee?
A
Jawaharlal Nehru
B
B.R. Ambedkar
C
K.M. Munshi
D
Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
Question 7Single Answer
The Drafting Committee was constituted on:
A
29 August 1947
B
15 August 1947
C
9 December 1946
D
26 January 1950
Question 8Single Answer
The Objective Resolution was moved by:
A
B.R. Ambedkar
B
Rajendra Prasad
C
Jawaharlal Nehru
D
Sardar Patel
Question 9Single Answer
The Objective Resolution later became the basis of the:
A
Fundamental Duties
B
Preamble
C
Seventh Schedule
D
Emergency provisions
Question 10Single Answer
The Indian Constitution is generally described as:
A
Completely rigid
B
Completely flexible
C
Unwritten
D
Partly rigid and partly flexible
Question 11Single Answer
The Constitution of India is:
A
Unwritten
B
Based only on conventions
C
Written
D
Based only on judicial decisions
Question 12Single Answer
India has one of the world's:
A
Shortest written constitutions
B
Lengthiest written constitutions
C
Completely unwritten constitutions
D
Most rigid constitutions only
Question 13Single Answer
The term 'Sovereign' in the Preamble indicates that India:
A
Is controlled by another country
B
Has only economic independence
C
Has no Constitution
D
Is internally and externally independent
Question 14Single Answer
Which words were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment?
A
Republic and Justice
B
Democratic and Republic
C
Liberty and Equality
D
Socialist, Secular and Integrity
Question 15Single Answer
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment was enacted in:
A
1951
B
1976
C
1978
D
1992
Question 16Single Answer
The Preamble declares India to be a:
A
Federal Monarchy
B
Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
C
Presidential Federation
D
Socialist Dictatorship
Question 17Single Answer
Justice in the Preamble includes:
A
Economic justice only
B
Judicial justice only
C
Social, economic and political justice
D
Political justice only
Question 18Single Answer
Liberty in the Preamble includes liberty of:
A
Employment only
B
Trade only
C
Property only
D
Thought, expression, belief, faith and worship
Question 19Single Answer
Equality in the Preamble refers to equality of:
A
Religion only
B
Income only
C
Property only
D
Status and opportunity
Question 20Single Answer
Fraternity in the Preamble seeks to assure:
A
Judicial independence only
B
Economic equality only
C
Political reservation only
D
Dignity of the individual and unity and integrity of the nation
Question 21Single Answer
The Preamble begins with the words:
A
We, the People of India
B
We, the Parliament of India
C
We, the States of India
D
We, the Government of India
Question 22Single Answer
The concept of a written Constitution in India was significantly influenced by:
A
Saudi Arabia
B
Britain only
C
United States
D
China only
Question 23Single Answer
Parliamentary government in India is largely borrowed from:
A
United States
B
Britain
C
Switzerland
D
Russia
Question 24Single Answer
Fundamental Rights were influenced mainly by the Constitution of:
A
Britain
B
USA
C
Canada
D
Australia
Question 25Single Answer
Directive Principles were inspired primarily by the Constitution of:
A
Ireland
B
USA
C
France
D
Japan
Question 26Single Answer
Fundamental Duties were inspired by the Constitution of the former:
A
USA
B
USSR
C
Britain
D
Canada
Question 27Single Answer
The idea of the Concurrent List was influenced by:
A
Australia
B
Britain
C
Germany
D
France
Question 28Single Answer
The concept of 'procedure established by law' was borrowed from:
A
Canada
B
USA
C
Japan
D
Ireland
Question 29Single Answer
The office of Governor in the Indian federal scheme was influenced significantly by:
A
Charter Act, 1813 only
B
Regulating Act, 1773 only
C
Government of India Act, 1935
D
Indian Councils Act, 1892 only
Question 30Single Answer
A large part of the administrative provisions of the Constitution was influenced by:
A
Pitt's India Act only
B
Charter Act, 1793
C
Government of India Act, 1935
D
Regulating Act only
Question 31Single Answer
The Regulating Act was passed in:
A
1784
B
1773
C
1813
D
1858
Question 32Single Answer
Pitt's India Act was enacted in:
A
1773
B
1784
C
1833
D
1858
Question 33Single Answer
The Charter Act of 1833 made the Governor-General of Bengal the:
A
President of India
B
Governor-General of India
C
Viceroy of India
D
Secretary of State
Question 34Single Answer
The Government of India Act, 1858 transferred administration from the East India Company to:
A
British Crown
B
Indian National Congress
C
Constituent Assembly
D
Provincial governments
Question 35Single Answer
The Indian Councils Act, 1909 is also called:
A
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
B
Morley-Minto Reforms
C
Minto-Morley Pact
D
Simon Reforms
Question 36Single Answer
Separate electorates for Muslims were introduced by the:
A
Indian Councils Act, 1909
B
Government of India Act, 1919
C
Government of India Act, 1935
D
Charter Act, 1833
Question 37Single Answer
Dyarchy in provinces was introduced by the:
A
Government of India Act, 1919
B
Government of India Act, 1935
C
Indian Councils Act, 1909
D
Independence Act, 1947
Question 38Single Answer
Provincial autonomy was introduced by the:
A
Government of India Act, 1935
B
Government of India Act, 1919
C
Indian Councils Act, 1909
D
Regulating Act, 1773
Question 39Single Answer
The Indian Independence Act was enacted in:
A
1947
B
1935
C
1919
D
1950
Question 40Single Answer
The Constitution describes India as a:
A
Federation of Provinces
B
League of States
C
Confederation
D
Union of States
Question 41Single Answer
Fundamental Rights are contained in:
A
Part V
B
Part IV
C
Part IVA
D
Part III
Question 42Single Answer
Fundamental Rights broadly cover Articles:
A
12–35
B
36–51
C
51A only
D
52–78
Question 43Single Answer
Article 14 deals with:
A
Education
B
Freedom of religion
C
Equality before law
D
Constitutional remedies
Question 44Single Answer
Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds including:
A
Caste
B
Wealth only
C
Occupation only
D
Education only
Question 45Single Answer
Equality of opportunity in public employment is guaranteed by:
A
Article 19
B
Article 17
C
Article 18
D
Article 16
Question 46Single Answer
Abolition of untouchability is provided by:
A
Article 15
B
Article 17
C
Article 16
D
Article 21
Question 47Single Answer
Article 18 deals with abolition of:
A
Untouchability
B
Titles
C
Forced labour
D
Preventive detention
Question 48Single Answer
Freedom of speech and expression is protected under:
A
Article 20
B
Article 19
C
Article 21
D
Article 22
Question 49Single Answer
Article 19 rights are generally available to:
A
Companies only
B
Foreigners only
C
Citizens
D
States only
Question 50Single Answer
Protection in respect of conviction for offences is under:
A
Article 22
B
Article 19
C
Article 21
D
Article 20
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General Overview Of The Indian Constitution and Welfare and Protection Measures For Weaker Sections
Question 51Single Answer
Article 20 protects against:
A
All taxation
B
Ex post facto criminal laws
C
All arrests
D
All civil suits
Question 52Single Answer
Protection against double jeopardy is found in:
A
Article 23
B
Article 21A
C
Article 20
D
Article 25
Question 53Single Answer
Protection against self-incrimination is provided by:
A
Article 24
B
Article 19(1)
C
Article 21A
D
Article 20(3)
Question 54Single Answer
Article 21 protects:
A
Religious institutions only
B
Property only
C
Life and personal liberty
D
Cultural rights only
Question 55Single Answer
Right to education for children aged 6–14 is under:
A
Article 22
B
Article 19
C
Article 21A
D
Article 24
Question 56Single Answer
Article 21A was inserted by the:
A
86th Amendment
B
42nd Amendment
C
44th Amendment
D
73rd Amendment
Question 57Single Answer
Protection against arbitrary arrest and detention is covered by:
A
Article 29
B
Article 19
C
Article 24
D
Article 22
Question 58Single Answer
Traffic in human beings and begar are prohibited by:
A
Article 23
B
Article 24
C
Article 25
D
Article 29
Question 59Single Answer
Employment of children below 14 years in factories, mines and hazardous work is prohibited by:
A
Article 21
B
Article 23
C
Article 24
D
Article 19
Question 60Single Answer
Freedom of conscience and religion is protected by:
A
Article 25
B
Article 21
C
Article 29
D
Article 32
Question 61Single Answer
Freedom to manage religious affairs is protected by:
A
Article 25 only
B
Article 26
C
Article 28
D
Article 30
Question 62Single Answer
Article 27 relates to freedom from taxation for promotion of:
A
Agriculture
B
Education
C
A particular religion
D
Industry
Question 63Single Answer
Article 28 deals with religious instruction in:
A
Courts
B
Parliament
C
Certain educational institutions
D
Panchayats
Question 64Single Answer
Article 29 protects:
A
Property rights only
B
Cultural and educational interests
C
Trade rights only
D
Voting rights
Question 65Single Answer
Minorities have the right to establish and administer educational institutions under:
A
Article 30
B
Article 29 only
C
Article 32
D
Article 21
Question 66Single Answer
Right to Constitutional Remedies is guaranteed by:
A
Article 30
B
Article 19
C
Article 21
D
Article 32
Question 67Single Answer
B.R. Ambedkar called Article 32 the:
A
Magna Carta
B
Heart and soul of the Constitution
C
Basic structure
D
Federal key
Question 68Single Answer
Which writ commands a public authority to perform its legal duty?
A
Certiorari
B
Habeas Corpus
C
Mandamus
D
Quo Warranto
Question 69Single Answer
Which writ protects personal liberty against unlawful detention?
A
Certiorari
B
Mandamus
C
Prohibition
D
Habeas Corpus
Question 70Single Answer
Which writ questions the legal authority of a person holding a public office?
A
Prohibition
B
Habeas Corpus
C
Mandamus
D
Quo Warranto
Question 71Single Answer
The writ of prohibition is generally issued to:
A
Prevent a lower court from exceeding jurisdiction
B
Release a detained person
C
Appoint an officer
D
Remove a law
Question 72Single Answer
Certiorari is used primarily to:
A
Release a detained person only
B
Quash an order of a lower court or tribunal
C
Appoint a public officer
D
Amend the Constitution
Question 73Single Answer
The Right to Property is currently a:
A
Fundamental Right
B
Constitutional legal right
C
Fundamental Duty
D
Natural right only
Question 74Single Answer
Right to Property is protected under:
A
Article 21A
B
Article 31
C
Article 19
D
Article 300A
Question 75Single Answer
Right to Property ceased to be a Fundamental Right through the:
A
42nd Amendment
B
44th Amendment
C
73rd Amendment
D
86th Amendment
Question 76Single Answer
Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in:
A
Part VI
B
Part III
C
Part IVA
D
Part IV
Question 77Single Answer
DPSPs broadly extend from Articles:
A
12–35
B
36–51
C
51A
D
52–78
Question 78Single Answer
Directive Principles are:
A
Non-justiciable
B
Directly enforceable in courts
C
Criminal laws
D
Emergency provisions
Question 79Single Answer
The goal of DPSPs is mainly to establish a:
A
Monarchy
B
Police state
C
Welfare state
D
Theocracy
Question 80Single Answer
Article 38 directs the State to promote:
A
Monarchy
B
Religious uniformity
C
Social order based on justice
D
Judicial supremacy only
Question 81Single Answer
Equal pay for equal work is mentioned under:
A
Article 14 only
B
Article 32
C
Article 51A
D
Article 39
Question 82Single Answer
Free legal aid is associated with:
A
Article 40
B
Article 39A
C
Article 44
D
Article 48A
Question 83Single Answer
Organization of village panchayats is directed by:
A
Article 44
B
Article 39A
C
Article 40
D
Article 48
Question 84Single Answer
Right to work, education and public assistance in certain cases is under:
A
Article 42
B
Article 41
C
Article 43
D
Article 46
Question 85Single Answer
Just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief are under:
A
Article 40
B
Article 42
C
Article 46
D
Article 48
Question 86Single Answer
Living wage for workers is associated with:
A
Article 47
B
Article 44
C
Article 45
D
Article 43
Question 87Single Answer
Uniform Civil Code is mentioned in:
A
Article 40
B
Article 44
C
Article 46
D
Article 48A
Question 88Single Answer
Early childhood care and education below six years is currently addressed in:
A
Article 45
B
Article 21A
C
Article 19
D
Article 30
Question 89Single Answer
Promotion of educational and economic interests of SCs, STs and weaker sections is under:
A
Article 46
B
Article 44
C
Article 40
D
Article 48A
Question 90Single Answer
Raising nutrition and public health is addressed by:
A
Article 49
B
Article 48
C
Article 47
D
Article 50
Question 91Single Answer
Organization of agriculture and animal husbandry is under:
A
Article 51
B
Article 47
C
Article 50
D
Article 48
Question 92Single Answer
Protection and improvement of environment is under:
A
Article 44
B
Article 48A
C
Article 39A
D
Article 51
Question 93Single Answer
Separation of judiciary from executive is directed under:
A
Article 50
B
Article 48
C
Article 46
D
Article 40
Question 94Single Answer
Promotion of international peace is under:
A
Article 44
B
Article 50
C
Article 49
D
Article 51
Question 95Single Answer
Fundamental Duties are contained in:
A
Part III
B
Part IVA
C
Part IV
D
Part V
Question 96Single Answer
Fundamental Duties are listed in:
A
Article 368
B
Article 50
C
Article 32
D
Article 51A
Question 97Single Answer
Fundamental Duties were added by the:
A
73rd Amendment
B
44th Amendment
C
52nd Amendment
D
42nd Amendment
Question 98Single Answer
Originally, the Constitution listed how many Fundamental Duties?
A
11
B
8
C
10
D
12
Question 99Single Answer
At present, the Constitution contains how many Fundamental Duties?
A
11
B
10
C
12
D
9
Question 100Single Answer
The duty of parents to provide educational opportunities to children aged 6–14 was added by the:
A
73rd Amendment
B
42nd Amendment
C
44th Amendment
D
86th Amendment
Question 101Single Answer
The Indian Constitution establishes:
A
A pure confederation
B
A federal system with strong unitary features
C
A unitary monarchy
D
A presidential federation identical to USA
Question 102Single Answer
Division of powers between Union and States is a:
A
Federal feature
B
Unitary feature
C
Judicial feature only
D
Emergency feature only
Question 103Single Answer
A written Constitution is considered a:
A
Presidential feature only
B
Purely unitary feature
C
Monarchical feature
D
Federal feature
Question 104Single Answer
Supremacy of the Constitution supports:
A
Absolute parliamentary sovereignty
B
Federalism
C
Monarchy
D
Dictatorship
Question 105Single Answer
Independent judiciary is an important feature of:
A
Military rule
B
Absolute monarchy
C
Federal government
D
Colonial government
Question 106Single Answer
Bicameralism at the Union level is associated with:
A
Direct democracy only
B
Dictatorship
C
Monarchy
D
Federalism
Question 107Single Answer
Single citizenship in India is considered a:
A
Unitary feature
B
Federal feature
C
Confederal feature
D
Judicial feature
Question 108Single Answer
Appointment of Governors by the President is often regarded as a:
A
Unitary feature
B
Pure federal feature
C
Confederal feature
D
Judicial feature
Question 109Single Answer
Emergency provisions can make the Indian system more:
A
Unitary
B
Confederal
C
Presidential
D
Judicial
Question 110Single Answer
Residuary legislative powers in India belong to the:
A
Union
B
States
C
Local bodies
D
Judiciary
Question 111Single Answer
The Parliament of India consists of:
A
President and Supreme Court
B
Prime Minister and Lok Sabha only
C
President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
D
Rajya Sabha and Supreme Court
Question 112Single Answer
The lower house of Parliament is the:
A
Legislative Council
B
Rajya Sabha
C
Lok Sabha
D
Council of States only
Question 113Single Answer
The Rajya Sabha is also called the:
A
National Council
B
House of People
C
Federal Court
D
Council of States
Question 114Single Answer
Lok Sabha is also known as the:
A
Council of States
B
House of the People
C
Upper House
D
Federal House
Question 115Single Answer
Rajya Sabha is a:
A
Temporary body
B
House dissolved every five years
C
Permanent House
D
Judicial body
Question 116Single Answer
One-third of Rajya Sabha members retire every:
A
Two years
B
One year
C
Three years
D
Five years
Question 117Single Answer
The normal term of the Lok Sabha is:
A
Two years
B
Six years
C
Four years
D
Five years
Question 118Single Answer
A legislature with one chamber is called:
A
Bicameral
B
Unicameral
C
Federal
D
Presidential
Question 119Single Answer
A legislature with two chambers is called:
A
Unitary
B
Unicameral
C
Bicameral
D
Judicial
Question 120Single Answer
The Indian Parliament is:
A
Bicameral
B
Unicameral
C
Tricameral
D
Non-legislative
Question 121Single Answer
The constitutional head of the Union executive is the:
A
Prime Minister
B
President
C
Chief Justice
D
Speaker
Question 122Single Answer
The real executive power at the Union level is exercised by the:
A
President alone
B
Council of Ministers headed by Prime Minister
C
Chief Justice
D
Election Commission
Question 123Single Answer
India's executive system is:
A
Dictatorial
B
Presidential
C
Parliamentary
D
Confederal
Question 124Single Answer
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the:
A
Supreme Court
B
Rajya Sabha
C
Lok Sabha
D
President personally
Question 125Single Answer
The Prime Minister is appointed by the:
A
Election Commission
B
Chief Justice
C
Speaker
D
President
Question 126Single Answer
Other Union ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the:
A
Prime Minister
B
Chief Justice
C
Speaker
D
Vice-President
Question 127Single Answer
The President of India is elected:
A
Directly by all citizens
B
Indirectly
C
By Supreme Court judges
D
By Governors only
Question 128Single Answer
The Vice-President is ex officio Chairman of the:
A
Lok Sabha
B
Rajya Sabha
C
Supreme Court
D
Finance Commission
Question 129Single Answer
The Speaker presides over the:
A
Lok Sabha
B
Rajya Sabha
C
Supreme Court
D
State Council
Question 130Single Answer
The highest judicial body in India is the:
A
Supreme Court
B
Parliament
C
High Court
D
Lok Sabha
Question 131Single Answer
The Supreme Court was inaugurated in:
A
1952
B
1947
C
1935
D
1950
Question 132Single Answer
The power of courts to examine constitutionality of laws is called:
A
Judicial Review
B
Judicial Restraint only
C
Parliamentary privilege
D
Ordinance power
Question 133Single Answer
Judicial review is exercised mainly by:
A
Finance Commission
B
Parliament only
C
Election Commission
D
Supreme Court and High Courts
Question 134Single Answer
Judicial activism generally refers to:
A
Parliament reviewing courts
B
Courts making budgets
C
Judges contesting elections
D
Proactive judicial role in protecting rights and public interest
Question 135Single Answer
Public Interest Litigation is closely associated with:
A
Finance Commission
B
Executive privilege
C
Parliamentary adjournment
D
Judicial activism
Question 136Single Answer
PIL expanded access to:
A
Parliament membership
B
Justice
C
Government jobs only
D
Tax exemptions
Question 137Single Answer
The Supreme Court's original jurisdiction includes disputes between:
A
Private citizens only
B
Union and States
C
Municipalities only
D
Political parties only
Question 138Single Answer
The Supreme Court's advisory jurisdiction is under:
A
Article 143
B
Article 32
C
Article 226
D
Article 368
Question 139Single Answer
High Courts can issue writs under:
A
Article 368
B
Article 32 only
C
Article 143
D
Article 226
Question 140Single Answer
Supreme Court's writ jurisdiction for Fundamental Rights is under:
A
Article 32
B
Article 226
C
Article 356
D
Article 360
Question 141Single Answer
Legislative subjects are distributed through the:
A
First Schedule
B
Seventh Schedule
C
Tenth Schedule
D
Twelfth Schedule
Question 142Single Answer
The Seventh Schedule contains:
A
Union, State and Concurrent Lists
B
Fundamental Duties
C
Languages only
D
Municipal functions only
Question 143Single Answer
Defence is included in the:
A
Union List
B
State List
C
Concurrent List
D
Residuary List only
Question 144Single Answer
Police is primarily a subject in the:
A
State List
B
Union List
C
Concurrent List
D
Residuary field
Question 145Single Answer
Public order is primarily in the:
A
Concurrent List
B
Union List
C
State List
D
Local List
Question 146Single Answer
Education is currently mainly included in the:
A
Residuary List
B
Union List only
C
State List only
D
Concurrent List
Question 147Single Answer
Forests are included in the:
A
Local List
B
Union List only
C
State List only
D
Concurrent List
Question 148Single Answer
Criminal law is broadly placed in the:
A
State List only
B
Concurrent List
C
Union List only
D
Residuary List
Question 149Single Answer
Residuary legislative powers are vested in:
A
Parliament
B
State Legislatures
C
Panchayats
D
Supreme Court
Question 150Single Answer
Parliament may legislate on a State List subject in national interest if authorized by the:
