The Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are borrowed from which country’s constitution? (A) UK (B) USA (C) Canada (D) France Answer: (B)
Which Constitutional Amendment Act was passed in 2000 to provide for National Commission for SCs and STs? (A) 86th Amendment (B) 89th Amendment (C) 90th Amendment (D) 91st Amendment Answer: (B)
The Central Administrative Tribunal was set up under which Article? (A) Article 323A (B) Article 323B (C) Article 320 (D) Article 312 Answer: (A)
The National Commission for Backward Classes got constitutional status through – (A) 100th Amendment (B) 101st Amendment (C) 102nd Amendment (D) 103rd Amendment Answer: (C)
Which one of the following was added to the Directive Principles by the 42nd Amendment? (A) Free legal aid (B) Uniform Civil Code (C) Participation of workers in industries (D) Education to children under 14 Answer: (A)
The power of judicial review in India is vested with – (A) High Courts only (B) Supreme Court only (C) Both Supreme Court and High Courts (D) Parliament Answer: (C)
Which of the following languages is not recognized in the 8th Schedule? (A) Bodo (B) Maithili (C) Tulu (D) Santhali Answer: (C)
Which Article deals with the annual Financial Statement (Union Budget)? (A) Article 110 (B) Article 111 (C) Article 112 (D) Article 113 Answer: (C)
Which one of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution? (A) Single Citizenship (B) Independent Judiciary (C) Presidential System (D) Parliamentary Government Answer: (C)
Which Article grants special status to the state of Maharashtra and Gujarat? (A) Article 371 (B) Article 371A (C) Article 371B (D) Article 371D Answer: (A)
How many Schedules are there in the Indian Constitution? (A) 10 (B) 11 (C) 12 (D) 13 Answer: (C)
Which Article of the Constitution provides for the Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship? (A) Article 5 (B) Article 10 (C) Article 11 (D) Article 12 Answer: (C)
Which Article prohibits discrimination in public employment? (A) Article 15 (B) Article 16 (C) Article 17 (D) Article 18 Answer: (B)
Which Article empowers the President to appoint a Commission for SCs? (A) Article 338 (B) Article 339 (C) Article 340 (D) Article 341 Answer: (A)
Which schedule deals with the powers of Panchayati Raj Institutions? (A) 9th (B) 10th (C) 11th (D) 12th Answer: (C)
Who can be the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? (A) President (B) Vice-President (C) Prime Minister (D) Speaker of Lok Sabha Answer: (B)
The 73rd Amendment Act is related to – (A) Cooperative societies (B) Municipalities (C) Panchayati Raj (D) Anti-defection Answer: (C)
What is the maximum period for which a Money Bill can be delayed by the Rajya Sabha? (A) 10 days (B) 14 days (C) 15 days (D) 30 days Answer: (B)
The term ‘Secular’ in the Preamble was added by – (A) 40th Amendment (B) 42nd Amendment (C) 44th Amendment (D) 46th Amendment Answer: (B)
In case of conflict between Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights, which shall prevail? (A) Fundamental Rights (B) Directive Principles (C) Parliament’s discretion (D) Judiciary’s discretion Answer: (A)
The Model Code of Conduct is enforced by – (A) President (B) Election Commission (C) Supreme Court (D) Parliament Answer: (B)
Which Article provides for free and compulsory education for children? (A) Article 45 (B) Article 21 (C) Article 21A (D) Article 47 Answer: (C)
What is the minimum age for a person to be a member of Rajya Sabha? (A) 25 years (B) 30 years (C) 35 years (D) 40 years Answer: (B)
Which body conducts the decennial Census in India? (A) NITI Aayog (B) Ministry of Statistics (C) Registrar General & Census Commissioner (D) Home Ministry Answer: (C)
Which Article deals with the duties of the Comptroller and Auditor General? (A) Article 148 (B) Article 149 (C) Article 150 (D) Article 151 Answer: (B)
The Prime Minister is appointed by – (A) President (B) Lok Sabha (C) Council of Ministers (D) Governor Answer: (A)
Which one of the following is NOT a Union Territory? (A) Lakshadweep (B) Daman and Diu (C) Nagaland (D) Chandigarh Answer: (C)
The maximum number of Anglo-Indian members nominated to Lok Sabha was – (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 Answer: (B)
Right to Constitutional Remedies is covered under which Article? (A) Article 32 (B) Article 33 (C) Article 34 (D) Article 35 Answer: (A)
Who presides over the joint session of Parliament? (A) President (B) Vice-President (C) Speaker (D) Prime Minister Answer: (C)
The term of a State Legislative Council is – (A) 4 years (B) 5 years (C) 6 years (D) Permanent body Answer: (D)
Which Article gives Parliament the power to amend the Constitution? (A) Article 368 (B) Article 370 (C) Article 371 (D) Article 372 Answer: (A)
Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President? (A) Chief Election Commissioner (B) Attorney General (C) Comptroller and Auditor General (D) Chief Justice of India Answer: (B)
Which Fundamental Right was described by Dr. Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution? (A) Right to Equality (B) Right to Freedom (C) Right to Education (D) Right to Constitutional Remedies Answer: (D)
The power to grant a pardon under Article 72 is exercised by – (A) Prime Minister (B) Chief Justice (C) President (D) Parliament Answer: (C)
The Constitution describes India as – (A) Federal (B) Union of States (C) Confederation (D) Quasi-federal Answer: (B)
Which of the following is not a writ issued by the court? (A) Habeas Corpus (B) Mandamus (C) Certiorari (D) Decree Answer: (D)
The members of the UPSC are appointed by – (A) Prime Minister (B) President (C) Home Minister (D) Speaker Answer: (B)
Which Amendment Act reduced the voting age to 18 years? (A) 60th (B) 61st (C) 62nd (D) 63rd Answer: (B)
How many Fundamental Duties are there in the Constitution? (A) 9 (B) 10 (C) 11 (D) 12 Answer: (C)
Which constitutional body advises on distribution of revenues between Centre and States? (A) Election Commission (B) Finance Commission (C) Planning Commission (D) Inter-State Council Answer: (B)
Which Article states that the State shall not deny any person equality before the law? (A) Article 13 (B) Article 14 (C) Article 15 (D) Article 16 Answer: (B)
Which part of the Constitution deals with Panchayats? (A) IX (B) IXA (C) X (D) XIA Answer: (A)
Which body is responsible for auditing the accounts of the Union and States? (A) Attorney General (B) UPSC (C) CAG (D) Finance Commission Answer: (C)
How many members are there in Rajya Sabha at present (as of 2024)? (A) 240 (B) 243 (C) 245 (D) 250 Answer: (C)
Which article mentions protection of monuments of national importance? (A) Article 48 (B) Article 49 (C) Article 50 (D) Article 51 Answer: (B)
The Union Public Service Commission submits its annual report to – (A) Parliament (B) Prime Minister (C) President (D) Chief Justice of India Answer: (C)
Which Fundamental Right is guaranteed to both citizens and foreigners? (A) Right to Speech (B) Right to Life (C) Right to Form Associations (D) Right to Education Answer: (B)
Which schedule contains the forms of oaths and affirmations? (A) Second (B) Third (C) Fourth (D) Fifth Answer: (B)
The Sarkaria Commission is related to – (A) Election reforms (B) Panchayati Raj (C) Centre-State relations (D) Women empowerment Answer: (C)