The Indian Constitution came into effect on –
(A) 26 January 1949
(B) 26 January 1950
(C) 15 August 1947
(D) 26 November 1949
Answer: (B)

The source of India’s sovereignty lies in –
(A) The Preamble
(B) The Parliament
(C) The Constitution
(D) The President
Answer: (A)

Which Amendment added the words ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ to the Preamble?
(A) 42nd
(B) 44th
(C) 52nd
(D) 61st
Answer: (A)

The objective resolution was proposed by –
(A) Jawaharlal Nehru
(B) B.R. Ambedkar
(C) Rajendra Prasad
(D) Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: (A)

The term ‘Republic’ in the Preamble indicates –
(A) Head of state is elected
(B) The country is free
(C) No monarchy
(D) Both A and C
Answer: (D)

India is described as a Union of States in Article –
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
Answer: (A)

Which Article declares India as a secular state?
(A) 14
(B) 15
(C) 25
(D) No specific article; implied through Preamble and fundamental rights
Answer: (D)

How many Fundamental Duties are enshrined in the Constitution?
(A) 10
(B) 11
(C) 12
(D) 9
Answer: (B)

Which part of the Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policy?
(A) Part III
(B) Part IV
(C) Part V
(D) Part II
Answer: (B)

The idea of Directive Principles was borrowed from the Constitution of –
(A) USA
(B) UK
(C) Ireland
(D) Canada
Answer: (C)

The Constitution provides for how many types of emergencies?
(A) Two
(B) Four
(C) Three
(D) One
Answer: (C)

Which Article deals with President’s Rule?
(A) 352
(B) 356
(C) 360
(D) 365
Answer: (B)

Fundamental Rights can be suspended during –
(A) National Emergency
(B) President’s Rule
(C) Financial Emergency
(D) All of the above
Answer: (A)

Which schedule of the Constitution deals with Anti-Defection?
(A) 8th
(B) 9th
(C) 10th
(D) 11th
Answer: (C)

The maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament should not exceed –
(A) 3 months
(B) 6 months
(C) 1 year
(D) 9 months
Answer: (B)

Money Bill is defined in Article –
(A) 110
(B) 111
(C) 112
(D) 113
Answer: (A)

How many readings does a Bill have in the Indian Parliament?
(A) Two
(B) Three
(C) One
(D) Four
Answer: (B)

The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is –
(A) Speaker
(B) President
(C) Vice-President
(D) Prime Minister
Answer: (C)

The tenure of Lok Sabha is –
(A) 4 years
(B) 5 years
(C) 6 years
(D) Depends on President
Answer: (B)

Quorum in Lok Sabha is –
(A) 1/10th of total strength
(B) 1/6th
(C) 1/4th
(D) 2/3rd
Answer: (A)

Which part of the Constitution deals with the Union Executive?
(A) Part IV
(B) Part V
(C) Part VI
(D) Part VII
Answer: (B)

The President of India is elected for a term of –
(A) 4 years
(B) 5 years
(C) 6 years
(D) 7 years
Answer: (B)

Which body elects the Vice-President?
(A) Only Rajya Sabha
(B) Only Lok Sabha
(C) Members of both Houses
(D) Electoral College
Answer: (C)

The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to –
(A) President
(B) Parliament
(C) Rajya Sabha
(D) Lok Sabha
Answer: (D)

The Chief Justice of India is appointed by –
(A) Prime Minister
(B) Law Minister
(C) President
(D) Cabinet
Answer: (C)