Q.1 Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
Part III
Part IV
Part II
Part V
Explanation - Part III of the Indian Constitution (Articles 12-35) guarantees Fundamental Rights to all citizens.
Correct answer is: Part III
Q.2 Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?
Mahatma Gandhi
B. R. Ambedkar
Jawaharlal Nehru
Sardar Patel
Explanation - Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution and is called the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'.
Correct answer is: B. R. Ambedkar
Q.3 Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
Article 17
Article 19
Article 21
Article 32
Explanation - Article 17 of the Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
Correct answer is: Article 17
Q.4 Which schedule of the Constitution contains provisions regarding the administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribes?
Fifth Schedule
Sixth Schedule
Seventh Schedule
Eighth Schedule
Explanation - The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.
Correct answer is: Fifth Schedule
Q.5 The Directive Principles of State Policy are mentioned in which Part of the Constitution?
Part III
Part IV
Part V
Part VI
Explanation - Part IV (Articles 36-51) of the Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy which guide the government in making laws.
Correct answer is: Part IV
Q.6 Who has the power to amend the Constitution of India?
Parliament
President
Supreme Court
Election Commission
Explanation - The Parliament of India can amend the Constitution as per Article 368, subject to certain procedures.
Correct answer is: Parliament
Q.7 Which Fundamental Right is available only to Indian citizens?
Right to Equality
Right to Freedom
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Right to Property
Explanation - The Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22) is available only to Indian citizens, while some rights like Right to Equality are available to all persons.
Correct answer is: Right to Freedom
Q.8 The President of India is elected for a term of:
5 years
4 years
6 years
7 years
Explanation - The President of India is elected for a term of five years according to Article 56 of the Constitution.
Correct answer is: 5 years
Q.9 Which article of the Constitution provides for the protection of right to education?
Article 21A
Article 19
Article 45
Article 51A
Explanation - Article 21A provides that the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children aged 6-14 years.
Correct answer is: Article 21A
Q.10 Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right?
Right to Freedom
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Right against Exploitation
Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation - Directive Principles are guidelines for the government and are not enforceable in a court of law, unlike Fundamental Rights.
Correct answer is: Directive Principles of State Policy
Q.11 The concept of 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution was propounded in which case?
Kesavananda Bharati Case
Maneka Gandhi Case
Golaknath Case
Indira Gandhi Case
Explanation - The Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973) held that the Parliament cannot alter the 'basic structure' of the Constitution.
Correct answer is: Kesavananda Bharati Case
Q.12 How many Fundamental Duties are mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
10
11
12
9
Explanation - There are 11 Fundamental Duties listed under Article 51A after the 86th Constitutional Amendment.
Correct answer is: 11
Q.13 Which part of the Constitution deals with the Union and its Territory?
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
Explanation - Part I of the Constitution (Articles 1-4) deals with the Union and its Territory.
Correct answer is: Part I
Q.14 Which article of the Constitution provides for the impeachment of the President?
Article 61
Article 59
Article 56
Article 62
Explanation - Article 61 lays down the procedure for the impeachment of the President for violation of the Constitution.
Correct answer is: Article 61
Q.15 The term of the Rajya Sabha is:
6 years
5 years
4 years
3 years
Explanation - The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body, but one-third of its members retire every two years, giving each member a term of six years.
Correct answer is: 6 years
Q.16 Which of the following is not included in the Union List of the Constitution?
Defense
Banking
Police
Currency
Explanation - Police is a State List subject; defense, banking, and currency are in the Union List.
Correct answer is: Police
Q.17 Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
President of India
Prime Minister of India
Parliament
Law Minister
Explanation - The President appoints the Chief Justice of India after consultation with senior judges of the Supreme Court.
Correct answer is: President of India
Q.18 The Constitution of India was adopted on:
26th January 1950
26th November 1949
15th August 1947
26th January 1949
Explanation - The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on 26th November 1949, which came into effect on 26th January 1950.
Correct answer is: 26th November 1949
Q.19 Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?
Unitary
Flexible
Rigid
Federal with Unitary Bias
Explanation - The Indian Constitution is federal in nature but has a strong unitary bias, giving the Centre significant powers.
Correct answer is: Federal with Unitary Bias
Q.20 Which Article of the Constitution deals with the freedom of speech and expression?
Article 19
Article 21
Article 22
Article 17
Explanation - Article 19(1)(a) guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression to all citizens.
Correct answer is: Article 19
Q.21 Which body resolves disputes between states or between the Centre and the states?
Supreme Court
High Court
President
Parliament
Explanation - The Supreme Court under Article 131 has original jurisdiction to resolve disputes between states or between Centre and states.
Correct answer is: Supreme Court
Q.22 Which of the following is not a part of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
Sovereign
Secular
Democratic
Imperial
Explanation - The Preamble declares India as Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, and Republic; 'Imperial' is not included.
Correct answer is: Imperial
Q.23 Which of the following schedules of the Constitution deals with languages?
Eighth Schedule
Seventh Schedule
Sixth Schedule
Ninth Schedule
Explanation - The Eighth Schedule lists the official languages recognized by the Constitution.
Correct answer is: Eighth Schedule
Q.24 The Constitution of India was inspired by all of the following except:
Government of India Act 1935
British Constitution
US Constitution
French Revolution
Explanation - While the Indian Constitution drew inspiration from several sources, the French Revolution was not a direct source.
Correct answer is: French Revolution
Q.25 Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to proclaim National Emergency?
Article 352
Article 356
Article 360
Article 370
Explanation - Article 352 provides the procedure for the proclamation of National Emergency by the President of India.
Correct answer is: Article 352