Which Article of the Constitution defines the term ‘State’?
A Article 10
B Article 12
C Article 14
D Article 20
Article 12 defines ‘State’ to include the Government and Parliament of India, Government and Legislature of States, and all local or other authorities within India.
How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
A 5
B 6
C 7
D 8
There are six Fundamental Rights after the 44th Amendment Act, 1978 removed the Right to Property as a Fundamental Right.
Which Article guarantees equality before law and equal protection of the laws?
A Article 14
B Article 15
C Article 16
D Article 19
Article 14 ensures equality before law and equal protection of the laws for all individuals within India.
The Right to Education was added by which amendment?
A 42nd Amendment
B 44th Amendment
C 86th Amendment
D 91st Amendment
The 86th Amendment Act, 2002 added Article 21A, making education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6–14 years.
The President can proclaim National Emergency under which Article?
A Article 350
B Article 352
C Article 356
D Article 360
National Emergency can be declared under Article 352 in case of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.
The President of India is elected by —
A The people directly
B Members of Lok Sabha only
C Members of Rajya Sabha only
D An Electoral College
The President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and of State Legislative Assemblies.
The Constitution of India was adopted on —
A 15th August 1947
B 26th January 1950
C 26th November 1949
D 2nd October 1950
The Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949.
Which Article of the Constitution provides the Right to Freedom of Religion?
A Article 19
B Article 21
C Article 25
D Article 29
Article 25 to 28 guarantee the Right to Freedom of Religion.
The Constitution (Amendment) Bill can be introduced in —
A Lok Sabha only
B Rajya Sabha only
C Either House of Parliament
D State Legislative Assembly
Article 368 allows a Constitution Amendment Bill to be introduced in either House of Parliament.
Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?
A Prime Minister
B Chief Justice of India
C Speaker of Lok Sabha
D Vice President
The Chief Justice of India administers the oath of office to the President.
The maximum strength of Lok Sabha as fixed by the Constitution is —
A 500
B 545
C 552
D 560
The Lok Sabha can have a maximum of 552 members — 530 from States, 20 from Union Territories, and 2 nominated by the President (Anglo-Indians; now discontinued by 104th Amendment).
Money Bills can be introduced only in —
A Rajya Sabha
B Lok Sabha
C Either House
D State Legislative Council
As per Article 110, Money Bills can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
Which Article provides for the protection of life and personal liberty?
A Article 19
B Article 21
C Article 25
D Article 32
Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law.
The Rajya Sabha is also known as —
A Lower House
B Upper House
C House of People
D Legislative Assembly
Rajya Sabha represents the States and is called the Upper House of Parliament.
How long can the President’s Rule be continued in a State with Parliament’s approval?
A 6 months
B 1 year
C 2 years
D 3 years
President’s Rule can be extended up to 3 years with parliamentary approval every six months.
Who is the constitutional head of the State Governments?
A Chief Minister
B Governor
C Speaker
D President
The Governor is the constitutional head of a State, acting on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
The Panchayati Raj system was given constitutional status by which amendment?
A 42nd Amendment
B 73rd Amendment
C 74th Amendment
D 44th Amendment
The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions.
Who among the following can remove a High Court Judge?
A President
B Chief Justice of India
C Prime Minister
D Parliament
The President can remove a High Court Judge after an address by Parliament on grounds of proven misbehavior or incapacity.
The Right to Information Act came into force in —
A 2002
B 2005
C 2007
D 2009
The Right to Information Act, 2005 promotes transparency and accountability in governance.
The word “Secular” was added to the Preamble by which Amendment?
A 24th Amendment
B 42nd Amendment
C 44th Amendment
D 52nd Amendment
The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 added the words “Socialist” and “Secular” to the Preamble.
Which body is responsible for conducting elections in India?
A Election Commission
B Parliament
C NITI Aayog
D Supreme Court
The Election Commission of India, under Article 324, supervises and conducts elections.
The Supreme Court of India was established on —
A 1947
B 1950
C 1952
D 1956
The Supreme Court was inaugurated on 28th January 1950.
The concept of Judicial Review in India is borrowed from —
A UK
B USA
C Canada
D Australia
The concept of Judicial Review is borrowed from the American Constitution.
Who acts as the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?
A Speaker
B President
C Vice President
D Prime Minister
The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
Which Article of the Constitution deals with the Official Language of India?
A Article 341
B Article 343
C Article 345
D Article 348
Article 343 declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the Official Language of the Union.