1.

Introduction & History of the Indian Constitution

1. When did the Constitution of India come into effect?

A. 15 August 1947
B. 26 January 1950
C. 26 November 1949
D. 2 October 1950
Answer: B
2. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Rajendra Prasad
C. B.R. Ambedkar
D. Sardar Patel
Answer: C
3. The idea of the Constitution was first proposed in:
A. Cabinet Mission Plan
B. Simon Commission
C. Minto-Morley Reforms
D. Nehru Report
Answer: D
4. How many members were there in the Constituent Assembly?
A. 308
B. 389
C. 500
D. 275
Answer: B
5. The Constitution was adopted on:
A. 15 August 1947
B. 26 January 1950
C. 26 November 1949
D. 2 October 1950
Answer: C

2. Philosophy and Preamble of the Constitution

6. Which of the following words was added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment?
A. Republic
B. Sovereign
C. Socialist
D. Democratic
Answer: C
7. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares India as:
A. Federal State
B. Confederation
C. Union of States
D. Independent Dominion
Answer: C
 8. The Preamble is not enforceable by law because it is:
A. A part of Directive Principles
B. Not a part of Constitution
C. Not justiciable
D. Outdated
Answer: C
9. Which case held the Preamble as part of the Constitution?
A. Minerva Mills case
B. Golaknath case
C. Kesavananda Bharati case
D. Berubari case
Answer: C
10. The Preamble of India indicates the:
A. Federal structure of government
B. Source of authority of the Constitution
C. Powers of the President
D. System of governance
Answer: B

3. Fundamental Rights

11. The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in which Part of the Constitution?
A. Part I
B. Part II
C. Part III
D. Part IV
Answer: C
12. The Right to Equality is mentioned under Articles:
A. 14 to 18
B. 12 to 16
C. 19 to 22
D. 20 to 25
Answer: A
13. Right to Freedom includes:
A. Article 15 to 18
B. Article 19 to 22
C. Article 20 to 25
D. Article 25 to 30
Answer: B
14. Which Article provides for the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
A. Article 32
B. Article 21
C. Article 19
D. Article 18
Answer: A
15. Protection against exploitation is guaranteed under:
A. Articles 14 & 15
B. Articles 20 & 21
 C. Articles 23 & 24
D. Articles 25 & 26
Answer: C

4. Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties

16. Directive Principles are included in:

A. Part III
B. Part IV
C. Part V
D. Part VI
Answer: B
17. Fundamental Duties were added by which Amendment?
A. 42nd
B. 44th
C. 52nd
D. 61st
Answer: A
18. How many Fundamental Duties are there currently?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 9
Answer: B
19. Which Article deals with the Uniform Civil Code?
A. Article 44
B. Article 45
C. Article 46
D. Article 48
Answer: A
20. The purpose of Directive Principles is to:
A. Ensure independence of judiciary
B. Provide for a welfare state
C. Protect minority interests
D. Strengthen executive powers
Answer: B

5. Organs of Governance: Parliament

21. The Indian Parliament consists of:

A. Lok Sabha and President
B. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
C. President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
D. Prime Minister and Lok Sabha
Answer: C
 22. What is the minimum age for being a member of Lok Sabha?
A. 21
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35
Answer: B
23. Rajya Sabha members are elected for a term of:
A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. 7 years
Answer: C
24. Money bills can be introduced only in:
A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. Either House
D. Joint Session
Answer: B
25. Who presides over the Rajya Sabha?
A. Prime Minister
B. Speaker
C. President
D. Vice President
Answer: D

6. Local Administration & Panchayati Raj

26. The head of a district is called:

A. Mayor
B. Collector
C. Panchayat Officer
D. Commissioner
Answer: B
27. Which Amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj?
A. 42nd
B. 44th
C. 73rd
D. 86th
Answer: C
28. Zila Parishad is headed by:
A. Sarpanch
B. CEO
C. Chairman
D. Collector
Answer: C
29. Which level of Panchayati Raj is the Gram Sabha associated with?
A. Village
B. Block
 C. District
D. None
Answer: A
30. The CEO of Zila Panchayat is a:
A. Elected member
B. Nominated official
C. IAS officer
D. MLA
Answer: C

7. Municipalities

31. The 74th Amendment Act deals with:

A. Panchayati Raj
B. Election Commission
C. Urban Local Bodies
D. Cooperative Societies
Answer: C
32. A Mayor is elected in a:
A. Panchayat
B. Municipality
C. Zila Parishad
D. State Assembly
Answer: B
33. The administrative head of a Municipal Corporation is:
A. Mayor
B. Chief Executive Officer
C. Municipal Commissioner
D. MLA
Answer: C
34. Municipalities are mentioned in which part of the Constitution?
A. Part IX
B. Part IXA
C. Part X
D. Part XI
Answer: B
35. Who among the following is a political representative in a municipality?
A. CEO
B. Commissioner
C. Elected Councillor
D. Secretary
Answer: C

8. Election Commission
36. The Election Commission of India is a:
A. Legislative body
B. Statutory body
C. Constitutional body
D. Advisory body
Answer: C
37. The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by:
A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Chief Justice
D. Parliament
Answer: B
38. The term of the Chief Election Commissioner is:
A. 5 years
B. 6 years or 65 years of age
C. 4 years
D. Until removed
Answer: B
39. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the Election Commission?
A. Article 320
B. Article 324
C. Article 330
D. Article 352
Answer: B
40. State Election Commission conducts elections to:
A. Lok Sabha
B. Rajya Sabha
C. Municipalities and Panchayats
D. President
Answer: C
41. 41. The Election Commission ensures free and fair elections under
which article?
A. Article 326
B. Article 324
C. Article 322
D. Article 320
Answer: B
42. 42. Who can remove the Chief Election Commissioner from office?
A. Prime Minister
B. President on recommendation of Parliament
C. Supreme Court
D. Lok Sabha Speaker
Answer: B
43. 43. The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 by which Amendment?
A. 42nd
B. 44th
C. 61st
D. 73rd
Answer: C
44. 44. Who conducts elections for the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
A. State Election Commission
B. Supreme Court
C. Election Commission of India
D. Parliament
Answer: C
45. 45. The State Election Commission is responsible for elections to:
A. Parliament
B. President and Vice President
C. Panchayats and Municipalities
D. Rajya Sabha
Answer: C

46. 46. Which of the following is not a function of the Election Commission
of India?
A. Delimiting constituencies
B. Conducting elections
C. Deciding on disqualification of MPs
D. Recognizing political parties
Answer: C
47. 47. Which body prepares and updates the electoral rolls?
A. Supreme Court
B. Parliament
C. Election Commission
D. Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: C
48. 48. The concept of adult suffrage is given in:
A. Article 19
B. Article 326
C. Article 25
D. Article 124
Answer: B
49. 49. Who decides the election schedule for General Elections in India?
A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Parliament
D. Election Commission
Answer: D
50. 50. Which of the following is an eligibility criterion to vote in Indian
elections?
A. Citizenship of India
B. At least 21 years old
C. Member of any party
D. Must have passed 10th standard
Answer: A

51. 51. The term of the Lok Sabha is:

A. 4 years
B. 5 years
 C. 6 years
D. 7 years
Answer: B
52. 52. Disqualification of MPs on grounds of defection is covered under:
A. 42nd Amendment
B. 44th Amendment
C. 52nd Amendment
D. 61st Amendment
Answer: C
53. 53. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?
A. Prime Minister
B. Lok Sabha Speaker
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Vice President
Answer: C
54. 54. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right?
A. Right to Freedom
B. Right to Property
C. Right to Equality
D. Right against Exploitation
Answer: B
55. 55. The idea of Fundamental Duties was inspired by:
A. USA Constitution
B. UK Constitution
C. USSR Constitution
D. Irish Constitution
Answer: C

56. 56. The Right to Education was made a Fundamental Right under which
Amendment?
A. 42nd
B. 86th
C. 73rd
D. 61st
Answer: B
57. 57. The Directive Principles aim to create:
A. A religious state
B. A democratic dictatorship
C. A welfare state
D. A market economy
Answer: C
58. 58. Which Directive Principle is related to environment protection?
A. Article 48
B. Article 48A
C. Article 47
D. Article 45
Answer: B
59. 59. Which schedule of the Constitution contains the division of powers
between the Union and States?
 A. 6th
B. 7th
C. 8th
D. 9th
Answer: B
60. 60. Who is the final interpreter of the Constitution?
A. Parliament
B. President
C. Supreme Court
D. Election Commission
Answer: C