INDIAN CONSTITUTION(BICOK207) ACTIVITY 2
1. Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Freedom of
Speech and Expression?
a) Article 19
b) Article 21
c) Article 22
d) Article 25
Answer: a) Article 19
2. Who is the current Chief Justice of India as of 2024?
a) N.V. Ramana
b) Sharad Arvind Bobde
c) U.U. Lalit
d) D.Y. Chandrachud
Answer: d) D.Y. Chandrachud
3. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions related to the
administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes?
a) Fifth Schedule
b) Sixth Schedule
c) Seventh Schedule
d) Ninth Schedule
Answer: a) Fifth Schedule
4. The power to declare a financial emergency in India is vested in:
a) President
b) Parliament
c) Prime Minister
d) Supreme Court
Answer: a) President
5. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution added the words "Socialist" and
"Secular" to the Preamble?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 52nd Amendment
d) 61st Amendment
Answer: a) 42nd Amendment
6. As of 2024, which state in India has the highest number of seats in the Lok Sabha?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Bihar
d) West Bengal
Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh
7. Who is the current President of India as of 2024?
a) Ram Nath Kovind
b) Pranab Mukherjee
c) Droupadi Murmu
d) Rajnath Singh
Answer: c) Droupadi Murmu
8. What is the minimum age for a person to be eligible to become the Prime Minister
of India?
a) 25 years
b) 30 years
c) 35 years
d) 40 years
Answer: a) 25 years
9. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the prohibition of
discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?
a) Article 14
b) Article 15
c) Article 16
d) Article 17
Answer: b) Article 15
10. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union and its Territory?
a) Part I
b) Part II
c) Part III
d) Part IV
Answer: a) Part I
11. The concept of "Directive Principles of State Policy" in the Indian Constitution has
been borrowed from the Constitution of:
a) USA
b) Ireland
c) UK
d) Canada
Answer: b) Ireland
12. As per the Indian Constitution, how many members of the Rajya Sabha are
nominated by the President of India?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 14
d) 16
Answer: b) 12
13. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of the
Supreme Court of India?
a) Article 124
b) Article 126
c) Article 130
d) Article 132
Answer: a) Article 124
14. The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, is related to which of the following?
a) Urban local bodies
b) Panchayati Raj Institutions
c) Forest conservation
d) Environmental protection
Answer: b) Panchayati Raj Institutions
15. Who has the authority to declare a National Emergency in India?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Parliament
d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: b) President
16. The term "Constitutional Monarchy" refers to a system where:
a) The monarch has absolute power
b) The monarch is elected
c) The monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a written or unwritten
constitution
d) There is no monarch
Answer: c) The monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a written or
unwritten constitution
17. The Finance Commission of India is constituted under which article of the Indian
Constitution?
a) Article 275
b) Article 280
c) Article 282
d) Article 284
Answer: b) Article 280
18. What is the tenure of a member of the Rajya Sabha?
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 7 years
Answer: c) 6 years
19. Who is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Union Budget to the
Parliament?
a) Prime Minister
b) Finance Minister
c) President
d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: b) Finance Minister
20. The Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by which
Amendment Act?
a) 42nd Amendment Act
b) 44th Amendment Act
c) 52nd Amendment Act
d) 61st Amendment Act
Answer: b) 44th Amendment Act
21. Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution grants special status to
the state of Jammu and Kashmir?
a) Article 356
b) Article 370
c) Article 375
d) Article 380
Answer: b) Article 370
22. Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
d) Rajendra Prasad
Answer: b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
23. The Fundamental Duties of citizens are listed in which part of the Indian
Constitution?
a) Part III
b) Part IV
c) Part IVA
d) Part V
Answer: c) Part IVA
24. The President of India is elected by:
a) Direct election by the people
b) An electoral college
c) The Parliament
d) The Supreme Court
Answer: b) An electoral college
25. Which amendment of the Indian Constitution is known as the "Mini Constitution"?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 52nd Amendment
d) 73rd Amendment
Answer: a) 42nd Amendment
26. What is the minimum age for a person to be elected as a member of the Rajya
Sabha?
a) 25 years
b) 30 years
c) 35 years
d) 40 years
Answer: b) 30 years
27. The concept of Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from which
country's constitution?
a) UK
b) USA
c) Canada
d) Australia
Answer: b) USA
28. The maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha is:
a) 530
b) 540
c) 550
d) 552
Answer: d) 552
29. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Parliament
d) Supreme Court
Answer: b) President
30. Which of the following states has the highest representation in the Rajya Sabha?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Bihar
d) West Bengal
Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh
31. The right to form cooperative societies is guaranteed by which article of the Indian
Constitution?
a) Article 14
b) Article 19
c) Article 21
d) Article 29
Answer: b) Article 19
32. How many times has the President of India declared a Financial Emergency so far?
a) Zero
b) One
c) Two
d) Three
Answer: a) Zero
33. The Panchayati Raj system in India was recommended by which committee?
a) Sarkaria Committee
b) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
c) Ashok Mehta Committee
d) Narasimhan Committee
Answer: b) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
34. The principle of "Equal Pay for Equal Work" is found in which part of the Indian
Constitution?
a) Preamble
b) Fundamental Rights
c) Directive Principles of State Policy
d) Fundamental Duties
Answer: c) Directive Principles of State Policy
35. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment of the
Constitution?
a) Article 356
b) Article 360
c) Article 368
d) Article 370
Answer: c) Article 368
36. Who is the first law officer of the Government of India?
a) Attorney General
b) Solicitor General
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Law Minister
Answer: a) Attorney General
37. Which article of the Indian Constitution is related to the protection of life and
personal liberty?
a) Article 19
b) Article 21
c) Article 22
d) Article 23
Answer: b) Article 21
38. The President of India can proclaim a state of emergency under which article?
a) Article 352
b) Article 356
c) Article 360
d) Article 365
Answer: a) Article 352
39. How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
a) 10
b) 11
c) 12
d) 13
Answer: c) 12
40. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of the
Election Commission?
a) Article 315
b) Article 320
c) Article 324
d) Article 329
Answer: c) Article 324
41. The idea of a "Union of States" in the Indian Constitution is derived from the
Constitution of:
a) USA
b) Canada
c) Australia
d) Ireland
Answer: b) Canada
42. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State
Policy?
a) Part III
b) Part IV
c) Part V
d) Part VI
Answer: b) Part IV
43. The Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on:
a) 26th January 1949
b) 26th November 1949
c) 26th January 1950
d) 26th November 1950
Answer: b) 26th November 1949
44. Who among the following can be removed by the process of impeachment?
a) Chief Election Commissioner
b) President
c) Vice President
d) Prime Minister
Answer: b) President
45. The term "bicameral legislature" means:
a) A single legislative chamber
b) Two legislative chambers
c) Three legislative chambers
d) Four legislative chambers
Answer: b) Two legislative chambers
46. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of a Finance
Commission every five years?
a) Article 270
b) Article 275
c) Article 280
d) Article 285
Answer: c) Article 280
47. Which of the following amendments is related to the Goods and Services Tax
(GST)?
a) 100th Amendment
b) 101st Amendment
c) 102nd Amendment
d) 103rd Amendment
Answer: b) 101st Amendment
48. The right to vote in India is a:
a) Fundamental Right
b) Constitutional Right
c) Legal Right
d) Natural Right
Answer: b) Constitutional Right
49. The Supreme Court of India was established in:
a) 1947
b) 1949
c) 1950
d) 1952
Answer: c) 1950
50. Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
a) Article 14
b) Article 15
c) Article 16
d) Article 17
Answer: d) Article 17
51. The State Legislative Council can be created or abolished by:
a) President's order
b) Governor's order
c) Parliament
d) State Legislative Assembly
Answer: c) Parliament
52. The Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are borrowed from the
Constitution of:
a) UK
b) USA
c) Canada
d) Ireland
Answer: b) USA
53. The "Union List" in the Indian Constitution contains how many subjects?
a) 97
b) 99
c) 100
d) 102
Answer: c) 100
54. Which of the following writs is issued to a lower court to stop proceedings in a
case and transfer the case to a higher court?
a) Habeas Corpus
b) Mandamus
c) Prohibition
d) Certiorari
Answer: d) Certiorari
55. The first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India was:
a) Fathima Beevi
b) Anna Chandy
c) Leila Seth
d) M. Fathima Beevi
Answer: a) Fathima Beevi
56. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is
constituted under which article of the Indian Constitution?
a) Article 330
b) Article 335
c) Article 338
d) Article 340
Answer: c) Article 338
57. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution reduced the voting age from 21 to 18
years?
a) 58th Amendment
b) 60th Amendment
c) 61st Amendment
d) 62nd Amendment
Answer: c) 61st Amendment
58. The Indian Parliament consists of:
a) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
b) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President
c) Lok Sabha and the President
d) Rajya Sabha and the President
Answer: b) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President
59. The "Right to Education" was made a Fundamental Right by which amendment?
a) 86th Amendment
b) 88th Amendment
c) 90th Amendment
d) 92nd Amendment
Answer: a) 86th Amendment
60. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by:
a) Members of Lok Sabha
b) Members of Rajya Sabha
c) President
d) Prime Minister
Answer: a) Members of Lok Sabha
61. The Supreme Court of India has how many judges (including the Chief Justice) as
of 2024?
a) 31
b) 33
c) 34
d) 35
Answer: c) 34
62. The concept of "Public Interest Litigation" originated in:
a) UK
b) USA
c) Australia
d) Canada
Answer: b) USA
63. Which of the following articles is related to the protection of the interests of
minorities?
a) Article 14
b) Article 19
c) Article 29
d) Article 32
Answer: c) Article 29
64. The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India includes:
a) Disputes between the Government of India and one or more states
b) Appeals from lower courts
c) Protection of Fundamental Rights
d) Advisory jurisdiction
Answer: a) Disputes between the Government of India and one or more states
65. The concept of the "Basic Structure" of the Constitution was introduced in which
case?
a) Golaknath case
b) Minerva Mills case
c) Keshavananda Bharati case
d) Shankari Prasad case
Answer: c) Keshavananda Bharati case
66. The Chief Minister of a state is appointed by:
a) President
b) Governor
c) Prime Minister
d) Chief Justice of the High Court
Answer: b) Governor
67. The Planning Commission of India was replaced by:
a) Finance Commission
b) NITI Aayog
c) National Development Council
d) Nehru Commission
Answer: b) NITI Aayog
68. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the power of the President to
grant pardons?
a) Article 70
b) Article 72
c) Article 74
d) Article 76
Answer: b) Article 72
69. The term "Secular" in the Indian Constitution means:
a) Separation of religion from politics
b) Equal respect for all religions
c) Freedom of religion
d) No official religion
Answer: b) Equal respect for all religions
70. Which of the following states does not have a bicameral legislature?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Bihar
d) Haryana
Answer: d) Haryana
71. The concept of "Single Citizenship" in India is borrowed from the Constitution of:
a) UK
b) USA
c) Canada
d) Australia
Answer: a) UK
72. The official language of the Indian Union is:
a) English
b) Hindi
c) Both Hindi and English
d) Hindi, English, and other regional languages
Answer: b) Hindi
73. The Vice President of India is also the ex-officio chairman of the:
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) Planning Commission
d) Finance Commission
Answer: b) Rajya Sabha
74. Who among the following has the power to increase the number of judges in the
Supreme Court of India?
a) President
b) Parliament
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Law Commission
Answer: b) Parliament
75. The term "closure" in the context of parliamentary proceedings in India refers to:
a) Suspension of debate at the end of a day's sitting
b) Termination of a debate on a motion
c) Adjournment of the House
d) Withdrawal of a bill
Answer: b) Termination of a debate on a motion
76. Which amendment act introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
a) 99th Amendment Act
b) 100th Amendment Act
c) 101st Amendment Act
d) 102nd Amendment Act
Answer: c) 101st Amendment Act
77. The Zonal Councils in India were established under which act?
a) States Reorganization Act, 1956
b) Government of India Act, 1935
c) Indian Independence Act, 1947
d) 73rd Amendment Act
Answer: a) States Reorganization Act, 1956
78. The Council of Ministers in a state is collectively responsible to:
a) The Governor
b) The Legislative Assembly
c) The President
d) The Legislative Council
Answer: b) The Legislative Assembly
79. The primary function of the Election Commission of India is to:
a) Conduct elections to the Parliament and State Legislatures
b) Conduct elections to the office of the President and Vice President
c) Prepare and update electoral rolls
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
80. The Rajya Sabha can delay the passage of a money bill for a maximum period of:
a) 14 days
b) 1 month
c) 3 months
d) 6 months
Answer: a) 14 days
81. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Law Minister
d) Supreme Court Collegium
Answer: a) President
82. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the
Rajya Sabha?
a) First Schedule
b) Second Schedule
c) Third Schedule
d) Fourth Schedule
Answer: d) Fourth Schedule
83. The term of office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is:
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years or up to age 65, whichever is earlier
d) 6 years or up to age 62, whichever is earlier
Answer: c) 6 years or up to age 65, whichever is earlier
84. The Sarkaria Commission was set up to review:
a) The relationship between the President and the Prime Minister
b) The financial relations between the Centre and the States
c) The relationship and balance of power between the State and Central Governments
d) The administrative reforms in the Panchayati Raj system
Answer: c) The relationship and balance of power between the State and Central
Governments
85. The Inter-State Council is provided by which article of the Indian Constitution?
a) Article 263
b) Article 269
c) Article 275
d) Article 280
Answer: a) Article 263
86. The Anti-Defection Law was enacted as part of which amendment?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 52nd Amendment
d) 73rd Amendment
Answer: c) 52nd Amendment
87. The President of India can issue an ordinance:
a) Only when both Houses of Parliament are in session
b) Only on the advice of the Prime Minister
c) Only when either of the Houses of Parliament is not in session
d) At any time
Answer: c) Only when either of the Houses of Parliament is not in session
88. The 74th Amendment Act, 1992, is related to:
a) Panchayati Raj Institutions
b) Urban Local Bodies
c) Agricultural Reforms
d) Industrial Policy
Answer: b) Urban Local Bodies
89. The Directive Principles of State Policy aim at:
a) Ensuring individual liberties
b) Establishing a welfare state
c) Protecting the interests of minorities
d) Strengthening the judicial system
Answer: b) Establishing a welfare state
90. The concept of "Fundamental Duties" was borrowed from the Constitution of:
a) USA
b) UK
c) USSR
d) France
Answer: c) USSR
91. The Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces in India is:
a) The Prime Minister
b) The Defense Minister
c) The President
d) The Chief of Defense Staff
Answer: c) The President
92. The authority to dissolve the Lok Sabha rests with:
a) The President
b) The Prime Minister
c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
d) The Council of Ministers
Answer: a) The President
93. The model code of conduct for political parties and candidates to be followed
during the election is:
a) Laid down in the Constitution of India
b) Specified in the Representation of the People Act, 1951
c) Enjoined by the Supreme Court
d) Agreed upon by the political parties and the Election Commission
Answer: d) Agreed upon by the political parties and the Election Commission
94. The Panchayati Raj system was first adopted by which state?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Rajasthan
d) Gujarat
Answer: c) Rajasthan
95. Who among the following is not appointed by the President of India?
a) Governors of States
b) Chief Justice of India
c) Vice President
d) Ambassadors and High Commissioners
Answer: c) Vice President
96. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment procedure?
a) Article 356
b) Article 368
c) Article 370
d) Article 377
Answer: b) Article 368
97. The National Emergency can remain in force for a maximum period of:
a) Six months
b) One year
c) Three years
d) Indefinitely, with periodic parliamentary approval
Answer: d) Indefinitely, with periodic parliamentary approval
98. The Right to Property ceased to be a Fundamental Right with the:
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 52nd Amendment
d) 61st Amendment
Answer: b) 44th Amendment
99. The Joint Session of the Parliament is chaired by:
a) The President
b) The Vice President
c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
d) The Prime Minister
Answer: c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
100. The Election Commission of India is a:
a) Statutory Body
b) Constitutional Body
c) Quasi-Judicial Body
d) Non-Statutory Body
Answer: b) Constitutional Body
