The Cabinet Mission to India was headed by:
(a) Stafford Cripps
(b) A.V. Alexander
(c) Lord Pethick Lawrence
(d) Hugh Gaitskell
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
The Constitution of India was adopted by the:
(a) Governor General
(b) British Parliament
(c) Constituent Assembly
(d) Parliament of India
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
The Constituent Assembly for undivided India first met on
(a) 6th December, 1946
(b) 9th December, 1946
(c) 20th February, 1947
(d) 3rd June, 1947
The Correct Answer is option:(b)
When the Constituent Assembly for the Dominion of India reassembled on 31 st October, 1947, its reduced membership was:
(a) 299
(b) 311
(c) 319
(d) 331
The Correct Answer is option:(a)
Who among the following was the Constitutional adviser to the Constituent Assembly of India?
(a) Dr. B.N. Rao
(b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(c) K.M. Munshi
(d) M.C. Setalvad
The Correct Answer is option:(a)
The Constitution of India was enacted by a Constituent Assembly set up :
(a) under the Indian Independence Act, 1947
(b) under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
(c) through a resolution of the provisional government
(d) by the Indian National Congress
The Correct Answer is option:(b)
The Constituent Assembly which framed the Constitution for Independent India was set up in :
(a) 1945
(b) 1946
(c) 1947
(d) 1949
The Correct Answer is option:(b)
Who presided over the inaugural meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India?
(a) Sachidananda Sinha
(b) B. R. Ambedkar
(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(d) P. Upendra
The Correct Answer is option:(a)
Who among the following was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Rajendra Prasad
(b) Tej Bahadur Sapru
(c) C. Rajagopalachari
(d) B. R. Ambedkar
The Correct Answer is option:(d)
How long did the Constituent Assembly take to finally pass the Constitution?
(a) about 6 months in 1949
(b) exactly a year since Nov 26, 1948
(c) about 2 years since Aug 15, 1947
(d) about 3 years since Dec 9, 1946
The Correct Answer is option:(d)
11.Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
(a) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(d) C. Rajagopalachari
The Correct Answer is option:(b)
The demand for the Constituent Assembly was put forward by the Indian National Congress in 1936 at its session held at :
(a) Kanpur
(b) Bombay
(c) Lucknow
(d) Lahore
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
The Constituent Assembly arrived at decisions on the various provisions of the Constitution:
(a) by a majority vote
(b) by a two-thirds majority
(c) by consensus
(d) unanimously
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
The most profound influence on the drafting of the Indian Constitution was exercised by the
(a) U.S. Constitution
(b) British Constitution
(c) Government of India Act, 1935
(d) French ideals of Liberty and Fraternity
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
Match the following:
Committees of Constituent Assembly and Chairmen
A. Drafting Committee 1. Vallabhbhai PateI
B. Committee on Fundamental and Minority Rights 2. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Union Constitution Committee 3. Kanhiyalal Munshi
D. Working Committee 4. B.R. Ambedkar
A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 4 2 1 3
(c) 4 1 3 2
(d) 4 1 2 3
The Correct Answer is option:(d)
Which one of the following statements is correct :
(a) The Constituent Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in the year 1946
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru; M.A. Jinnah and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were members of the Constituent Assembly of India
(c) The First Session of the Constituent Assembly of India was held in January, 1947
(d) The Constitution of India was adopted on 26th January, 1950
The Correct Answer is option:(a)
March the following:
A. July 22, 1947 1. Adoption of National Song by the Constituent Assembly
B. January 24, 1950 2. Adoption of National Emblem by the Government
C. January 26, 1950 3. Adoption of National Calendar by the Government
D. March 22, 1957 4. Adoption of National Flag by the Constituent Assembly
A B C D
(a) 4 1 2 3
(b) 3 1 2 4
(c) 4 2 1 3
(d) 2 1 3 4
The Correct Answer is option:(a)
Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
I. India's National Song-Vande Mataram
II. India s National Flower-Rose
III. India's National Animal-Tiger
IV. India's National Bird-Eagle
(a) I and IV
(b) I, II and III
(c) II, III and IV
(d) I and III
The Correct Answer is option:(d)
The design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constitutent Assembly of India in:
(a) July, 1948
(b) July, 1950
(c) July, 1947
(d) August, 1947
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
Which of the following are the principal features of Government of India Act, 1919? 1.Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces.
2.Introduction of separate communal electorate for Muslims.
3.Devolution of legislative authority by the Centre to the Provinces.
4.Expansion and reconstitution of Central and Provincial Legislatures.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4
The Correct Answer is option:(d)
Which of the following proved to be the most short lived of all the British constitutional experiments in India?
(a) Government of India Act, 1919
(b) Indian Council Act, 1909
(c) Pitt's India Act, 1784
(d) Government of India Act, 1935
The Correct Answer is option:(a)
Which one of the following Acts formally introduced the principles of elections for the first time?
(a) Indian Councils Act, 1909
(b) Government of India Act, 1919
(c) Government of India Act, 1935
(d) Indian Independence Act, 1947
The Correct Answer is option:(a)
Which of the following features do not contribute to making the Indian Constitution the bulkiest in the world?
I. Various types of emergencies are considered in detail.
II. It codifies the rights and privileges of the members of Parliament and State Legislatures.
III. It enumerates all types of Indian citizenship and how it can be terminated. IV. It contains not only a list of fundamental rights but also the restrictions to be placed on them.
(a) I and II
(b) I and IV
(c) II and III (d) II, III and IV
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
Which of the following statements is/are not correct about the Objectives Resolution? I. It was moved by Jawaharlal Nehru in the Constituent Assembly.
II. It called for just rights for minorities. III. It formed the basis for the chapter on Fundamental Rights.
IV. It called for the establishment of a socialist and secular polity.
(a) I and II
(b) I, II and III
(c) III and IV
(d) Only III
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
25.Which of the following items is wrongly matched?
(a) December 9, 1947-Constituent Assemby's first meeting
(b) November 26, 1949-the people of India adopted, enacted and gave to themselves the Constitution
(c) January 24,' 1950-the Constitution was finally signed by the members of the Constituent Assembly
(d) January 26, 1950-the date of commencement of the Constitution
The Correct Answer is option:(a)
Which of the following provisions of the Constitution came into force from November 26, 1949 ?
I. Provisions relating to citizenship.
II. Provisions relating to elections.
III. Provisions relating to provisional Parliament.
IV. Fundamental Rights.
(a) I and II
(b) I, III and IV
(c) I, II and III
(d) None
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
Which of the following Acts gave representation to Indians for the first time in the Legislature?
(a) Indian Councils Act, 1909
(b) Indian Councils Act, 1919
(c) Government of India Act, 1935
(d) None of the above
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
The Crown took the Government of India into its own hands by :
(a) Charter Act, 1833
(b) Government of India Act, 1858
(c) Indian Council Act, 1861
(d) Government of India Act, 1935
The Correct Answer is option:(b)
Consider the following statements.
The Indian Constitution is :
(1) unwritten Constitution.
(2) written Constitution.
(3) largely based on Government of India Act, 1935.
(a) 2 and 1 are correct
(b) 2 and 3 are correct
(c) 1 and 2 are correct
(d) 1 and 3 are correct
The Correct Answer is option:(b)
The Indian Constitution establishes a secular state, meaning:
I.the State treats all religions equally. II.freedom of faith and worship is allowed to all the people.
III.educational institutions, without exception, are free to impart religious instruction.
IV. the State makes no discrimination on the basis of religion in matters of employment. (a) I and II
(b) I, II and III
(c) II, III and IV
(d) I, II and IV
The Correct Answer is option:(d)
The nationalist demand for a Constituent Assembly was for the first time conceded by the British Government, though indirectly and with reservations in the:
(a) Cripps proposals
(b) August Offer
(c) Cabinet Mission Plan
(d) Act of 1935
The Correct Answer is option:(b)
Which of the following was adopted from the Maurya dynasty in the emblem of Government of India?
(a) Four lions
(b) Chariot wheel
(c) Horse
(d) Words 'Satyameva Jayate’
The Correct Answer is option:(a)
The office of Governor General of India was created by:
(a) Charter Act, 1813
(b) Charter Act, 1833
(c) Government of India Act, 1858
(d) Government of India Act, 1935
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
Who among the following is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Vallabhbhai PateI
The Correct Answer is option:(a)
When did Mr. Attlee, Prime Minister of England, announce the transfer of power to the Indians?
(a) February, 1947
(b) August, 1947
(c) June, 1948
(d) June, 1949
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
Who proposed the Preamble before the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) B.R. Ambedkar
(c) B.N. Rao
(d) Mahatma Gandhi
The Correct Answer is option:(a)
37.Which of the following is correct regarding the Indian Constitution?
(a) It is completely based on British Constitution
(b) It is made only on the basis of Government of India Act, 1935
(c) It is a mixture of several Constitutions (d) It is original
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
Match the following:
A. Govt. of India Act, 1919 1. Provincial autonomy
B. Govt. of India Act, 1935 2. Separate Electorate
C. Minto-Morley Reforms 3. Dyarchy
D. Cabinet Mission Plan 4. Constituent Assembly
A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 2 4 3 1
(c) 4 1 3 2
(d) 3 1 2 4
The Correct Answer is option:(d)
The amendment procedure laid down in the Constitution of India is on the pattern of?
(a) Government of India Act, 1935
(b) Government of India Act, 1947
(c) Constitution of South Africa
(d) Constitution of UK
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
40.The first session of the Constituent Assembly was held in :
(a) Bombay
(b) Calcutta
(c) Lahore
(d) New Delhi
The Correct Answer is option:(d)
Who among the following was the Chairman of the Union Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
(a) B.R. Ambedkar
(b) J.B. Kripalani
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
Who among the following was not a member of the Constituent Assembly?
(a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(b) Acharya J.B. Kriplani
(c) Lok Nayak Jayprakash Narayan
(d) K.M. Munshi
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
Which among the following is/are the feature (s) of a Federal State?
1.The powers of the Central and the State (Constituent Unit) Governments are clearly laid down
2.It has an unwritten Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
The Correct Answer is option:(a)
Who was the first Foreign Minister of free India?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Gulzari Lal Nanda
(c) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(d) John Mathai
The Correct Answer is option:(a)
Under whom among the following was the first draft of the Constitution of India prepared in October 1947 by the advisory branch of the office of the Constituent Assembly?
(a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) K.M. Munshi
(d) B.N. Rau
The Correct Answer is option:(d)
Which one among the following is a fundamental duty of citizens under the Constitution of India?
(a) To provide friendly cooperation to the people of the neighbouring countries
(b) To protect monuments of national importance
(c) To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so (d) To know more and more about the history of India
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
The first effort at drafting a Dominion Status Constitution for India was made in response to the :
(a) Minto-Morley Reforms
(b) Montague-Chelmsford Reforms
(c) Simon Commission
(d) First Round Table Conference
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
The Constitution of India divided the states of India in categories A. B. C. and D in the year 1950. In this context which of the following statements is correct
(a) The Chief Commissioner was the executive head of category A states. The Rajpramukh was the executive head of category B states. The Governor was the executive head of categories C and D state
(b) The Pajpramukh was the executive head of category A states. The Chief Commissioner was the executive head of categories Band C states. The Governor was the executive head of the category D states.
(c) The Governor was the executive head of category A states. The Rajpramukh was the executive head of category B states. The Chief Commissioner was the executive head of categories C and D states.
(d) The Governor was the executive head of category A states. The Chief Commissioner was the executive head of category B states. The Rajpramukh was the executive head of categories C and D states.
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
The Constitution of India was promulgated on January 26, 1950 because: (a) this day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929
(b) it was the wish of the framers of the Constitution
(c) the British did not want to leave India earlier than this date
(d) it was an auspicious day
Ans: (a)
The idea of the Constitution of India was first of all given by :
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) M.N. Roy
The Correct Answer is option:(d)
The members of the Constituent Assembly were:
(a) elected by Provincial Assemblies
(b) elected directly by people
(c) nominated by the government
(d) only representatives of the princely States
The Correct Answer is option:(a)
Which of the following statements regarding the' Constituent Assembly are true?
1.It was not based on Adult Franchise.
2.It resulted from direct elections.
3.It was a multi-party body.
4.It worked through several Committees.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
Who among the following was not a member of the Constituent Assembly established in July 1946?
(a) Vallabhbhai Patel
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) K.M. Munshi
(d) J.B. Kripalani
The Correct Answer is option:(b)
India became a Sovereign, democratic republic on :
(a) Aug 15, 1947
(b) Jan 30, 1948
(c) Jan 26, 1950
(d) Nov 26, 1929
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
Which one of the following made the Indian Legislature bicameral:
(a) Indian Councils Act, 1909
(b) Government of India Act, 1919
(c) Government of India Act, 1935
(d) Indian Independence Act, 1947
The Correct Answer is option:(b)
The first attempt at introducing a representative and popular element in administration was made by :
(a) Indian Councils Act, 1900
(b) Indian Councils Act, 1909
(c) Government of India Act, 1935
(d) Indian Councils Act, 1919
The Correct Answer is option:(b)
The Government of India Act, 1935 vested the residuary power in the:
(a) British Parliament
(b) Federal Legislature
(c) State Legislature
(d) Governor-General
The Correct Answer is option:(d)
Which of the following was not one of the features of Government of India Act, 1935 ?
(a) Provincial autonomy
(b) Dyarchy of centre
(c) Bicameral Legislature
(d) All India federation
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
Which one of the following aimed at providing a federal structure for India?
(a) Indian Council Act, 1909
(b) Montague-Chelmsford Reforms Act, 1919 (c) Charter Act, 1831
(d) Government of India Act, 1935
The Correct Answer is option:(d)
What was the main stipulation of Government of India Act, 1935 ?
(a) A federation was suggested
(b) Unitary form of government was recommended
(c) Complete independence guaranteed
(d) Dyarchy was made applicable at provincial level
The Correct Answer is option:(c)
The Constituent Assembly commenced its business with Dr Rajendra Prasad as its
(a) Chairman
(b) Speaker
(c) President
(d) Dy. Speaker
Answer [C]
Which of the following statements is not true in case of M.N. Roy?
(a) He prepared a model constitution for free India.
(b) Sovereign power was to be vested in the people.
(c) People’s committees to be set up in villages, towns and cities.
(d) He did not concede the right of secession to its constituent units.
Correct Answer is option [D]
The Constitution is declared to have been adopted and enacted by the
(a) Constituent Assembly
(b) People of India
(c) Indian Parliament
(d) British Parliament
Correct Answer is option [B]
The Constitution of India came into force on
(a) 15 Aug 1947
(b) 26 Jan 1950
(c) 26 Jan 1947
(d) 15 Aug 1950
Correct Answer is option [B]
The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on
(a) 11 Dec 1946
(b) 15 Aug 1957
(c) 26 Nov 1950
(d) 26 Nov 1949
Correct Answer is option [D]
The greatest impact on the Constitution of India was left by
(a) Government of India Act, 1935
(b) Constitution of USA
(c) Constitution of UK
(d) Constitution of Canada
Correct Answer is option [A]
The most short-lived of all the Britain’s Constitutional experiments in India was the
(a) Indian Councils Act of 1861
(b) Indian Councils Act of 1892
(c) Indian Councils Act of 1909
(d) Govt. of India Act of 1919
Correct Answer is option [C]
Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy’s authority over his executive council by substituting ‘Portfolio’ or departmental system for corporate functioning?
(a) Indian Councils Act, 1861
(b) Government of India Act, 1858
(c) Indian Council Act, 1892
(d) Indian Council Act, 1909
Correct Answer is option [A]
Who presided over inaugural session of the Constituent Assembly?
(a) C. Rajagopalachari
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Sachidanand Sinha
(d) B. R. Ambedkar
Correct Answer is option [C]
The real intention of British to include the princely states in Federal Union proposed by the Indian Act of 1935 was to
(a) Exercise more and direct political and administrative control over the princely states
(b) Involve the princes actively in the administration of the colony
(c) Finally effect the complete and administrative take-over of all the princely states by the British
(d) Use the princes to counter-balance the anti-imperialist doctrines of the nationalist leaders
Correct Answer is option [C]
Time taken by Constituent Assembly to prepare the Indian Constitution was
(a) 3 years 7 months
(b) 2 years 11 months 18 days
(c) 2 years 10 months 11 days
(d) 3 years 2 months 18 days
Correct Answer is option [B]
Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly
(a) B. R. Ambedkar
(b) J. L. Nehru
(c) K. M. Munshi
(d) S. N. Sinha
Correct Answer is option [A]
Indian Constitution has adopted many provisions from the Constitutions of other countries. Indian Constitution is termed as for this.
(a) Lifted constitution
(b) Cluster of provisions
(c) A bag of borrowings
(d) None of above
Correct Answer is option [C]
Which of the following subjects is not included in the 11th Schedule of Indian Constitution?
(a) Drinking Water
(b) Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
(c) Libraries
(d) Markets and Fairs
Correct Answer is option [B]
A member of the Council of Ministers can be asked to tender his
resignation if he loses the confidence of:
(a) The Governor
(b) The State Legislature
(c) The Chief Minister
(d) The High Court correct
Answer : c
Q. No. 2: The Governor of a State is appointed by:
(a) The Prime Minister
(b) The President
(c) The President on the recommendation of the Central Council of Ministers
(d) The President on the adviceof the Chief Minister of the State
Answer : B
Q. No. 3 Which one of the following methods for the retirement of the
members of the Legislative Council is correct?
(a) All the members retire simultaneously
(b) One-third members retire every two years
(c) One-fourth members ret,;e after every two years
(d) One- half members retire after every two years
Answer : b
Q. No. 4 The membership of a State Legislative Assembly generally ranges
between:
(a) 60 and 500
(b) 250 and 500
(c) 100 and 200
(d) 700 and 100
Answer : a
Q. No. 5 Can one person act as Governor of more than one state?
(a) Yes
(b) No
(c) Only for a period of six months
(d) Only for period of three months
Answer : a
Q. No. 6 The term of the office of Comptroller and Auditor-General of India is :
(a) 5 years
(b) 6 years
(c) 10 years
(d) 12 years
Answer : b
Q. No. 7 To whom -does the Vice-President address his resignation?
(a) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) The President
(c) The Minister of Home Affairs
(d) The Chile Justice correct
Answer : b
Q. No. 8 The disputes regarding the election of the President are decided
by:
(a) The Supreme Court of India
(b) The Parliament
(c) The Election Commission
(d) The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
Answer : a
Q. No. 9 If there is any disagreement between the Rajya Sabha and the Lok
Sabha over a bill, the President will convene a joint sitting of both Houses of
the Parliament under Article:
(a) 107
(b) 109
(c) 111
(d) 108
Answer : d
Q. No. 10 The position of the President of India is analogous to:
(a) The Queen of United Kingdom
(b) The President of United States
(c) The Governor-General of Canada
(d) The President of Bangladesh
Q. No. 11 The joint sitting of Indian Parliament for transacting a legislative business is
presided over by:
(a) The President of India
(b) Seniormost member of the Parliament
(c) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
(d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer : d
Q. No. 12 The President is empowered to dissolve:
(a) Only Lok Sabha
(b) Only Rajya Sabha
(c) Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
(d) None of the above
Answer : a
Q. No. 13 Who administers the oath of office to the President?
(a) The Prime Minister
(b) The Vice-President
(c) The Chief Election Commissioner
(d) The Chief-Justice of India
Answer : d
Q. No. 14 If the President wants to resign, he has to address the letter of resignation to
the:
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Vice-President
(c) Speaker
(d) Chief Justice of India
Answer : b
1. The current Lok Sabha is the...
A. 14th Lok Sabha
B. 15th Lok Sabha
C.10th LokSabha
D. 9th LokSabha
Answer: B. 15th Lok Sabha
2. The members of Lok Sabha hold office for the term of
A. 4 Years
B. 3 Years
C. 5 Years
D. 2 Years
Answer: C 5 years
3. The minimum age to be eligible for an election for the Lok Sabha is
A. 18
B. 25
C) 24
D. None of the above
Answer: B 25
4. The Council of States in India is generally known as:
A. Lok Sabha
B. Vidhan Sabha
C. Rajya Sabha
D. None of the above
Answer: C Rajya Sabha
5. Who Elect the members of the Rajya Sabha
A. Members of Rajya Sabha
B. Direct People of India
C. Elected members of the legislative assembly
D. All of the above are correct
Answer: C Elected members of the legislative assembly
6. The members of the Rajya Sabha are chosen for the term
A. Six Years
B. Five Years
C. Two Years
D. Four Years
Answer: A Six years
7. The First Lok Sabha commenced in which year:
A. 1956
B. 1949
C. 1948
D. 1947
Answer: D 1947
8. The Lok Sabha is also known as:
A. Vidhan Sabha
B. The House of the People
C. Rajya Sabha
D. Lower House
Answer: B The House of the People
9. The members of Lok Sabha hold office for a term of
A. 2 Years
B. 6 Years
C. 3 Years
D. 5 Years
Answer: D. 5 years
10. The minimum age for a person to become a member of the Rajya Sabha is
A. 31 Years
B. 30 Years
C. 32 Years
D. 33 Years
Answer: 30 Years
1. The council of Ministers of the National Capital Territory of Delhi shall consist of not more than...
A. 10 Ministers
B. 5 Ministers
C. 12 Ministers
D. None of the above
Correct answer - A 10 Ministers
2. District Judges in a State are appointed by the...
A. President
B. The prime minister of India
C. Governor
D. Chief Minister of the state
Correct answer - C. Governor
3. According to the provisions of the Constitution, the administrative control (posting, promotion, leave, etc.) over the district courts and other subordinate courts, shall be vested in the...
A. The Supreme Court of India
B. High Court
C. District court
D. none of the above
Correct answer - B High Court
4. If a stay order has been granted by the High Court in a case, the application of the affected party by such an order shall be disposed of by the High Court within a period of...
A. 2 week
B. 5 week
C. 4 week
D. 10 week
Answer - A 2 week
5. The power to make rules for the transaction of the business of the Government of Indian and for the allocation of business among Ministers lies with the...
A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Governor
D. Chief Justice of India
Answer - B President
6. Which Union territory sends its members to the Council of States? .....
A. Maharashtra and Goa
B. Pondicherry and Delhi
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer - B Pondicherry and Delhi
7. According to Article 243 of the Constitution, the Panchayats at the intermediate level may not be constituted in a state which has a population...
A. Not exceeding Bank 50 lakh
B. Not exceeding the 30 lakh
C. Not exceeding 20 lakh
D. None of the above
Answer - C Not exceeding 20 lakh
8. The power to determine the number of judges in a High Court lies with the...
A. The Prime Minister of India
B. President of India
C. Governor of India
D. Chief Justice of India
Answer - B President of India
9. How many members are nominated by the Governor in the Legislative Council of a State?
A. 1/12 of the total membership
B. 1/5 of the total membership
C. 1/4 of the total membership
D. None of the above
Answer - A 1/12 of the total membership
21. Money Bill
22. Amendments cannot be put up in either House to
23. Privileges of the members of Parliament include:
24. Parliament does not have the power to remove:
25. _____ is not a Financial Committee of the Parliament
26. Members of Rajya Sabha are:
27. A dissolution does not affect:
28. Parliament can legislate on a subject in the State List if:
29. A No-Confidence Motion:
30. ______ ensures that no unauthorized money is spent out of the Consolidated Fund of a State.
31. If the Prime Minister of India Belonged to the Upper House of Parliament
32. Which duty is not performed by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
33. Parliament can legislate for the country or part of it for implementation of international treaties. For this consent of all the:
34. Among the following Presidents of India, who was also the Secretary General of Non-Aligned Movement for some period ?
35. Which one of the following devices calls the attention of minister towards a matter of public importance?
36. Which of the following is not a condition of admissibility of cut motions in the Parliament?
37. Which of the following statements about President’s ordinance-making power is not correct?
38. The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of :
39. Disqualification on grounds of defection for a member of Parliament will not apply
40. The Rajya Sabha has exclusive jurisdiction in
41. The Vice-President of India can be removed from the office
42. According to Art. 81 of the Constitution, as amended by the 87th Amendment, the population figures to be considered for dividing each state into territorial constituencies for Lok Sabha elections are of ____ census
43. The amendment of the Constitution can be initiated in
Multiple choice questions on Constitution based on Articles 5 to 11
1.As far as Armed Forces are concerned, the fundamental rights granted under Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution are:
(a) not available at all
(b) available to armed forces but not to other forces
(c) available only at the discretion of the chief of army staff
(d) available only according to law made by Parliament
Answer: (d)
2. Right to education is a fundamental right emanating from right to :
(a) freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 (1) (a)
(b) culture and education under Articles 29 and 30
(c) life and personal liberty under Article 21
(d) equality before law and equal protection of law under Article 14
Answer: (c)
3. The Constitution names our country as :
(a) Bharat
(b) India, that is Bharat
(c) Hindustan
(d) Aryavarta
Answer: (b)
4. The Constitution provides that Hindi shall be:
(a) the national language of India
(b) the language of communication between the State Governments
(c) the official language of the Union of India
(d) the language of communication between the Union Government and the State Governments
Answer: (c)
5.What is the minimum permissible age for employment in any factory or mine?
(a) 12 years
(b) 14 years
(c) 16 years
(d) 18 years
Answer: (b)
6. Which of the following is not a condition for becoming a citizen of India?
(a) Birth
(b) Acquiring property
(c) Descent
(d) Naturalisation
Answer: (b)
7. Who is competent to prescribe conditions as for acquiring Indian citizenship?
(a) Parliament
(b) State Legislatures
(c) President
(d) Attorney General
Answer: (a)
8. Which of the following statements regarding the acquisition of Indian citizenship is correct ?
(a) If citizenship is to be acquired by registration, six months residence in India is essential.
(b) If citizenship is to be acquired by naturalisation the person concerned must have resided in India for 5 years.
(c) If born in India, only that person can acquire citizenship at least one of whose parents is an Indian.
(d) Rules regarding the citizenship of India shall not be applicable to Jammu and Kashmir.
Answer: (c)
9. According to the Citizenship Act, 1955, Indian citizenship cannot be acquired by:
(a) children of the diplomatic personnel or alien enemies born in India on or after 26th January, 1950
(b) children born of Indian citizens abroad
(c) incorporation of territory not forming part of India at the commencement of the Constitution
(d) naturalization
Answer: (a)
10. Citizenship provisions are enshrined in the Constitution in :
(a) Part II
(b) Part II, Articles 5-11
(c) Part II, Articles 5-6
(d) Part I, Articles 5-11
Answer: (b)
11. Which of the following Articles describes about the person voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign state not to be citizens?
(a) Article 5
(b) Article 7
(c) Article 8
(d) Article 9
Answer: (d)
12. Article 6 enshrines the provision conferring Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan. Which one of the following provisions is incorrect?
(a) He or either of his parents or any of his grand-parents was born in India as defined in the Government of India Act, 1935
(b) Such person has so migrated before 19 July, 1948
(c) Such person has so migrated on or after the 19 July, 1948, he has been registered as a citizen
(d) Such person has got married in India
Answer: (a)
13. Details on how citizenship may be acquired and terminated are enumerated in:
(a) Part II of the Constitution
(b) the Citizenship Act, 1955
(c) Schedule I of the Constitution
(d) various enactments by Parliament
Answer: (b)
14. Indian citizenship of a person can be terminated if:
I. A person voluntarily acquires the citizenship of some other country.
II. A person who has become a citizen through registration is sentenced to imprisonment for not less than 10 years within five years of his registration.
III. The Government of India is satisfied that citizenship was obtained by fraud.
IV. A person who is a citizen by birth indulges in trade with an enemy country during war.
(a) I and III
(b) I, II and III
(c) I, III and IV
(d) I, II, III and IV
Answer: (c)
15. A person can become a citizen of India even if born outside India if his/her:
(a) father is a citizen of India
(b) mother is a citizen of India
(c) father is a citizen of India at the time of the person's birth
(d) father or mother is a citizen of India at the time of the person's birth
Answer: (d)
16. To acquire citizenship by registration a person must have been resident in India for ______ immediately before making an application:
(a) six months
(b) one year
(c) three years
(d) five years
Answer: (d)
1. Under which Article of the Constitution are the Cultural and Educational Rights granted?