Who is known as the ‘Father of the Indian Constitution’?
A Jawaharlal Nehru
B Mahatma Gandhi
C Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
D Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and played a key role in framing the Indian Constitution.
The Indian Constitution came into effect on —
A 26th January 1947
B 15th August 1947
C 26th January 1950
D 26th November 1949
Although adopted on 26th November 1949, the Constitution came into force on 26th January 1950 to mark the anniversary of the Purna Swaraj Declaration of 1930.
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
A Part II
B Part III
C Part IV
D Part V
Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III (Articles 12 to 35) of the Constitution.
The concept of Fundamental Duties was borrowed from which country?
A USA
B USSR (Russia)
C France
D Japan
Fundamental Duties were inspired by the Soviet Constitution and were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment, 1976.
Which article of the Constitution provides for the impeachment of the President?
A Article 52
B Article 61
C Article 74
D Article 75
Article 61 details the procedure for impeachment of the President on the grounds of violation of the Constitution.
How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
A 10
B 12
C 14
D 9
The Indian Constitution originally had 8 Schedules; currently, it has 12 after several amendments.
Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
A President
B Parliament
C Chief Justice of India
D Lok Sabha
The President appoints the Prime Minister, usually the leader of the majority party in Lok Sabha.
The Directive Principles of State Policy are —
A Justiciable
B Non-Justiciable
C Fundamental Rights
D Laws of the State
Directive Principles are guidelines for governance but are not enforceable by courts.
Which Amendment is known as the “Mini Constitution”?
A 24th Amendment
B 42nd Amendment
C 44th Amendment
D 73rd Amendment
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 introduced major changes, earning it the title “Mini Constitution.”
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was inspired by which country?
A USA
B Ireland
C France
D Australia
The ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity in the Preamble were inspired by the French Revolution.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes ‘Untouchability’?
A Article 14
B Article 17
C Article 19
D Article 21
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
The Right to Constitutional Remedies is granted under which Article?
A Article 19
B Article 21
C Article 32
D Article 25
Article 32 allows citizens to approach the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
Who can dissolve the Lok Sabha?
A Prime Minister
B President
C Speaker
D Chief Justice
The President has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha before the expiry of its term.
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to —
A President
B Prime Minister
C Parliament
D Lok Sabha
As per Article 75(3), the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
Which Article deals with the emergency provisions in India?
A Article 352 to 360
B Article 370
C Article 356 to 368
D Article 32
These articles cover national, state, and financial emergencies.
Who presides over the joint session of Parliament?
A President
B Prime Minister
C Speaker of Lok Sabha
D Vice President
The Speaker presides over joint sittings of both Houses of Parliament.
Which body recommends the distribution of taxes between Centre and States?
A Finance Commission
B Planning Commission
C NITI Aayog
D Election Commission
The Finance Commission, constituted under Article 280, recommends tax distribution.
The Indian Constitution is —
A Rigid
B Flexible
C Partly rigid and partly flexible
D None of these
It combines rigidity (like special procedures for amendments) and flexibility (some provisions amended by simple majority).
Which is the highest law-making body in India?
A Lok Sabha
B Rajya Sabha
C Parliament
D Supreme Court
The Parliament of India makes laws for the whole country.
The First Lok Sabha was constituted in —
A 1947
B 1950
C 1952
D 1955
The first general elections were held in 1951–52, leading to the formation of the First Lok Sabha.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is established under which Article?
A Article 315
B Article 320
C Article 324
D Article 340
Article 315 provides for the establishment of the UPSC.
The Fundamental Duties are mentioned in —
A Part III
B Part IV
C Part IV-A
D Part V
Fundamental Duties were added under Part IV-A (Article 51A) by the 42nd Amendment.
The term of office of the Vice President is —
A 4 years
B 5 years
C 6 years
D 7 years
The Vice President holds office for a term of 5 years.
Which Article of the Constitution provides for the appointment of the Governor?
A Article 153
B Article 155
C Article 160
D Article 161
Article 155 states that the Governor of a state shall be appointed by the President.
Who has the power to amend the Indian Constitution?
A President
B Supreme Court
C Parliament
D Prime Minister
The power to amend the Constitution is vested in Parliament under Article 368.