Q.1 Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
President of India
Prime Minister of India
Parliament of India
Supreme Court of India
Explanation - The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the President of India under Article 324 of the Constitution.
Correct answer is: President of India
Q.2 Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
Article 14-18
Article 19-22
Article 21-23
Article 25-28
Explanation - Articles 14 to 18 of the Indian Constitution guarantee the Right to Equality, covering equality before law, prohibition of discrimination, equality of opportunity, and abolition of untouchability and titles.
Correct answer is: Article 14-18
Q.3 The idea of 'Judicial Review' in India is borrowed from which country's Constitution?
United Kingdom
USA
Canada
Australia
Explanation - The concept of judicial review in India, where courts can strike down unconstitutional laws, is borrowed from the United States Constitution.
Correct answer is: USA
Q.4 Who presides over the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament in India?
Prime Minister
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Vice President
President of India
Explanation - In case of a joint sitting of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the Speaker of Lok Sabha presides.
Correct answer is: Speaker of Lok Sabha
Q.5 The Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in which part of the Indian Constitution?
Part III
Part IV
Part V
Part VI
Explanation - Part IV (Articles 36-51) of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy, which guide the government in making laws.
Correct answer is: Part IV
Q.6 Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution?
Right to Equality
Right against Exploitation
Right to Property
Right to Freedom of Religion
Explanation - Right to Property was originally a Fundamental Right under Article 31 but was removed by the 44th Amendment and made a legal right under Article 300A.
Correct answer is: Right to Property
Q.7 Which schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions regarding anti-defection?
10th Schedule
8th Schedule
9th Schedule
12th Schedule
Explanation - The 10th Schedule, added by the 52nd Amendment, deals with the disqualification of members on grounds of defection.
Correct answer is: 10th Schedule
Q.8 Who is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
President of India
Prime Minister of India
Vice President of India
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
Explanation - The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha as per Article 64 of the Constitution.
Correct answer is: Vice President of India
Q.9 The Indian Constitution is based on which of the following?
Federal system with strong central tendency
Unitary system
Confederation
None of the above
Explanation - India has a federal structure with a strong central government, often described as 'quasi-federal'.
Correct answer is: Federal system with strong central tendency
Q.10 The term of the Lok Sabha is normally?
4 years
5 years
6 years
Until dissolved by the President
Explanation - As per Article 83 of the Constitution, the Lok Sabha is elected for five years, unless dissolved earlier.
Correct answer is: 5 years
Q.11 The impeachment of the President of India requires what majority in both Houses of Parliament?
Simple majority
Two-thirds majority of members present and voting
Three-fourths majority of total membership
Unanimous decision
Explanation - Impeachment of the President requires a two-thirds majority of members present and voting in both Houses under Article 61.
Correct answer is: Two-thirds majority of members present and voting
Q.12 Which article provides for the suspension of Fundamental Rights during a National Emergency?
Article 352
Article 358
Article 360
Article 368
Explanation - Article 358 allows suspension of Fundamental Rights under Articles 19-22 during a National Emergency.
Correct answer is: Article 358
Q.13 Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?
Rigidity
Flexibility
Rigidity and Flexibility
None of the above
Explanation - The Indian Constitution has a combination of rigid and flexible provisions, allowing both amendment and stability.
Correct answer is: Rigidity and Flexibility
Q.14 Who is the guardian of the Constitution of India?
President of India
Supreme Court of India
Parliament of India
Prime Minister of India
Explanation - The Supreme Court is regarded as the guardian of the Constitution, ensuring laws and actions comply with constitutional provisions.
Correct answer is: Supreme Court of India
Q.15 Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of a judge of the Supreme Court?
Article 124
Article 217
Article 124(4)
Article 61
Explanation - Article 124(4) provides the procedure for the removal of a Supreme Court judge through a parliamentary process.
Correct answer is: Article 124(4)
Q.16 The concept of 'Separation of Powers' is mainly associated with which philosopher?
John Locke
Montesquieu
Rousseau
Hobbes
Explanation - Montesquieu advocated the separation of powers into legislative, executive, and judiciary to prevent abuse of power.
Correct answer is: Montesquieu
Q.17 Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Parliamentary system in India?
Collective responsibility of Cabinet
Dual Executive
Fixed term for Prime Minister
Council of Ministers headed by Prime Minister
Explanation - In India, the Prime Minister holds office as long as they enjoy the confidence of the Lok Sabha; there is no fixed term.
Correct answer is: Fixed term for Prime Minister
Q.18 Which constitutional amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
101st Amendment
100th Amendment
92nd Amendment
104th Amendment
Explanation - The 101st Constitutional Amendment (2017) introduced GST and the GST Council in India.
Correct answer is: 101st Amendment
Q.19 The power to grant pardon to a person convicted of a federal offense in India is vested in whom?
President of India
Governor of State
Chief Justice of India
Parliament
Explanation - Under Article 72, the President can grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment in certain cases.
Correct answer is: President of India
Q.20 Which body resolves disputes between the Union and State Governments in India?
Supreme Court of India
Parliament
President of India
Election Commission
Explanation - The Supreme Court is the highest authority to adjudicate disputes between the Union and the States as per Article 131.
Correct answer is: Supreme Court of India
Q.21 Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
B. R. Ambedkar
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Jawaharlal Nehru
Sardar Patel
Explanation - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee and is regarded as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'.
Correct answer is: B. R. Ambedkar
Q.22 Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the formation of a Finance Commission?
Article 265
Article 280
Article 300
Article 360
Explanation - Article 280 provides for the formation of a Finance Commission every five years to recommend the distribution of revenues between the Union and the States.
Correct answer is: Article 280
Q.23 The system of adult franchise in India was adopted from which country?
United Kingdom
USA
France
Australia
Explanation - India adopted the principle of adult franchise from the United Kingdom, allowing all adults to vote regardless of caste, creed, or gender.
Correct answer is: United Kingdom
Q.24 Which of the following is true regarding the Anti-Defection Law in India?
It was added by the 52nd Amendment
It prevents legislators from switching parties
It aims to strengthen political stability
All of the above
Explanation - The Anti-Defection Law (52nd Amendment, 1985) prevents elected members from changing parties and ensures political stability.
Correct answer is: All of the above