Indian Constitution

Module 1 to 5
Introduction to the Constitution of India, Preamble & Characteristics of the Constitution
1. First attempt in world to constitute a constituent assembly to frame a Constitution was made by
a. America b.France c.Britain d.Russia
2. The first attempt by Indian to write a Constitution of India was done by a committee headed by motilal nehreu,
which is known as a. Nehru report b.Swaraj Report c. The White Paper d. Independence Report
3.The idea of the Constitution of India was flashed for the first time by
a. M.K. Gandhi b.M.N.Roy c. B.R.Ambedkar d. Rajendra Prasad
4. The plan of setting up of a constituent assembly to drawn up the future Constitution for India was given up
a. The cabinet mission plan b. Independence Act,1947 c.Wavell plan d. Government Committee
5. which of the following words were added into the preamble of the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?
a. Socialist, secular& integrity b.Socialist, secular& unity c. Sovereign, secular& integrity d. Socialist, secular& democratic
6.From which Constitution was a concept of a 5year plan borrowed into our Constitution? a.USSR b.USA c.UK d.Ireland
7. The procedure of amendment to the Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of
a. South Africa b.USA c.Australia d. Britain
8. which countries are the best example for the federal and unitary Government?
a. America and Britain b. Britain and America c.India and Russia d.Canada and Australia
9. How much time did the constituent assembly took to prepare the Constitution of India?
a. 2 years 11months 18 days b.5years 11months 19days c.3years 10months 7days d. 4 years 11months 17days
10. The East India Company was established in the year a. 1600 b. 1857 c.1755 d.1873
11. Who is the first Governor General of Bengal ? a. Lord Cornwallis b. Warren Hasting c.Lord Hasting d. Lord Cubbon
12. Which Act created for the first “The Supreme Court” ?
a.The Regulation Act,1773 b.The pitts India Act,1784 c. The Charter Act of 1813 d,The Amending Act,1781
13. Which is the first written document in the Constitutional History of India ?
a.The Regulation Act,1773 b.The pitts India Act,1784 c. The Charter Act of 1793 d. The Charter Act of 1813
14. The first Law Commission was appointed in india for codification of laws under Chairmanship of
a. Lord Maculey b. Lord Hastings c. Lord Sinha d. Lord Wellesly
15. Which Act made the beginning of a Parliamentary System in India ?
a . The Charter Act of 1853 b. The Charter Act of 1833 c. The Charter Act of 1813 d .The Act of 1786
16. Under which of the following Act, the Crown of England took the affairs of the Government of India into its own hands ?
a.Indian Councils Act,1861 b.Indian Councils Act,1909 c.The Government of India Act,1858 d.The Government of India Act 1935

17. The Governor General of India was also the representative of British Crown to Princely states in India and hence was known
as the a. Secretary of State of India b.Commander of India c. Director of India d. Viceroy of India
18. The famous Dandi March done by Gandhiji was against a.British Rule b.Untouchability c. Salt tax d. Sati system
19. Gandhiji gave a call to all Indians ‘Do or Die’, which is popularly known as
a. Independence Movement b.Salt satyagraha c.Garibi Hatoah d.Quit India Movement
20. The Indian Constitution is recognized as a. Parliamentary
b.Federal in form and unitary in spirit (Quasi federal) c. Federal d. Unitary
21. The Constitution supports a.Rule of individuals b. Rule of Law c. Rule of men d. Rule of Women
22. The constituent assembly of India was created as per the proposal of
a. Simon Mission b. cabinet mission c.Cripps Mission d. Indian National Congress
23. In which year did the cripps mission come in India? a.1949 b.1942 c. 1945 d.1935
24. How many committees were set up by the constituent assembly for framing the Constitution? a. 13 b.9 c.17 d.7
25. who of the following acted as the Constitutional advisor to the constituent assembly?
a. B.R. Ambedkar b.B.N.Rao c.Rajendra Prasad d. Gandhiji
26. Demand for a Constitution, framed by a constituent assembly was made by
a. Gandhiji b. Nehru c.Ambedkar d. Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad
27.who was elected as the chairman of the drafting committee ?
a. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar b. Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad c. Gandhijid. Nehru
28. The preamble was amended by the A. 42nd Amendment,1976
29. Fraternity means A. spirit of brotherhood
30. ‘Creamy Layer’ means A. persons having higher incomes
31. Ultra vires means A. without authority
32. ‘Liberty’ in our Preamble does not include Freedom of A. Action
33. Partition of British India into two independent nations India and Pakistan was done according to a.
Mountbatten Plan
34.which is the key to open the minds of the makers of the Constitution? A. Preamble
35.Universal Adult Franchise shows that India is a ______ Country. A. Democratic
36.The preamble of our Constitution reads
Ans. we, the people of India in our constituent assembly adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution
37. India is called a Republic because
A. The executive head of the State in India (president) is an elected head for a fixed period of 5 years
38. Sovereignty in a democracy rests with the A. people
39. The idea of Social economic and political justice has been taken from ……… Revolution A. French
40.The concept of equality and fraternity has been taken from ……. Revolution A. Russian
41. which of the following is described as the soul of the Constitution. A. Preamble
42.Democracy in India rests on the fact that A. people have the right to choose and change the Government
43.The word democracy is derived from the greek words A. Demos and kratos
44. A flexible Constitution A. can be amended easily
45. From which Constitution was a concept of a 5year plan borrowed into our Constitution? A. USSR
46.The Judiciary acts as an guardian of the Constitution in a A. Federal Government
47. India is a secular State because A. No religion is recognized as religion of the state, India treats all religions equally
48. Modern States are generally considered as A. Welfare States
49. The Constitution is a A. Dynamic Law
50. The writ of Habeas corpus is issued
Ans. In the form of an order calling upon a person, who has detained another person to bring that person before court and
show authority for such detention
51. According to the Act of 1858, the territory was divided into A. provinces
52.who made the Constitution of India? A. The constituent assembly
53. The republic of India established by the Constitution is not A. Unitary
54.The mind and ideals of the framers of the Constitution are reflected in the A. preamble
55. Amend means Ans. Remove the difficulties by adding or removing the words, phrase, paragraphs , article,
part or schedule to the constitution of india
56.If an Act is not an offence on the date of its commission, a Law enacted in future cannot make it so ,is the principle of
A. Ex-Post facto Law
57. Enact means A. Pass a Law
58. who advocated Grama swarajya for the growth of the villages? A. Gandhiji
59. India is a sovereign, socialist, secular democratic and republic. In the Indian Constitution, this expression occurs in
A. preamble
60.The writ of mandamus is issued by a superior court
A. To command a person or public authority to do something in the nature of the public duty
61.which of the following is also known as the Act of 1919? A. Montague-Chelmsford Reform Act
62.who has given the following Statement democracy means a Government of the people, by the people and for
the people? A. Abraham Lincoln
63. Centralization of power is an important feature in A. unitary Constitution
64.The idea of a constituent Assembly to frame a Constitution for India was first mooted by a. Swaraj Party in 1928
65. which important human right is protected in article 21 of our Constitution? a. Right to life and personal liberty
66. Under the Indian Constitution a citizen
A. can be deprived of life and liberty only in accordance with the procedure established by the Law
67. The Indian federal system is modeled on the federal system of A. Canada
68.India is known as parliamentary democracy because A. Executive is responsible to the parliament
69. the Indian State is regarded as federal because the Indian Constitution provides for
A. sharing of power between center and States
70.In which case did supreme court hold that the preamble was a part of the Constitution? A. Keshavananda bharati case
71.The right of the accused to be informed about his ground of arrest is A. Mandatory
72.A person is detained under preventive detention Law when A. He is likely to cause harm to the public
73.In which case did supreme court hold that the preamble was not a part of the Constitution? A. Berubari case
74. Traffic in human beings means A. selling or purchasing men and women for illegal and immoral purposes
75. In the Indian Constitution A. There are three lists- the union list, the State list, and the concurrent list
76. which one of the following States has a separate Constitution? A. Jammu and Kashmir
77. Who is authorized to initiate a bill for Constitutional amendment? A. Either house of parliament
78. which article empowers the parliament to amend the Indian Constitution? A.368
79. who is empowered to admit a new State to the union of India? A. Parliament
80. Who are not entitled to form union? A. Police
81. Who quoted child of today is the citizen of tomorrow? A. Jawaharlal Nehru
82. Mandal commission deals with A. Reservation for backward class people
83. Equal protection of Law means A. The same Law shall apply to all who are similarly situated
84. This is not the ground to impose restriction on right of freedom of speech and expression A. public nuisance
85. which one of the following right conferred by the Constitution is also available to non citizens?
A. Right to Constitutional remedies
86. Freedom of speech under the Indian Constitution is subject to reasonable restrictions on the grounds of protection of
A. sovereignty and integrity of the Country
87. One of the restrictions of freedom of speech and expression is A. contempt of court
88. The main objective of the cultural and Educational rights under Article 29 to 30 granted to the citizens is to
A. Help the minorities to preserve their Language, Script and culture
89. The Constitution of India is a. Partly rigid and partly flexible
90.The Constitution of India was adopted on a. November 26,1949
91.who was the chairman of the committee on fundamental rights and minorities? a. sardar vallabhai patel
92. When the Constitution of India came in to effect or force a. 26th January 1950
93.which one was not originally contained in the preamble? a. Socialist State
94.The theory of ‘basic structure’ on the Constitution was propounded by the supreme court in a.Keshavananda Bharati case
95. How many times has the preamble of the Constitution of India been amended? a. once
96.who issues Habeas corpus? a. Both High Court and Supreme court
97.The first written part of Indian Constitution was a. The Regulating Act, 1773
98. who was the first president of free India? a. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
99 .The fundamental rights are mostly a. Basic rights of the Citizens
100.The constituent Assembly was set up under the a. Cabinet mission plan of Act 1946
101.which Articles of Indian Constitution deal with the union Judiciary? a. Article 124-147
102.What does the PIL stand for? a. Public interest litigation
103. Untouchability in any form has been declared as unconstitutional under a. Article 17
104. Right to freedom of religion has been granted under Articles a.25 to 28
105. Preamble declares the objectives of Constitution as a. Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity
106. The beginning word WE in the preamble refers to the A. citizens of India
107. The Fundamental Rights which cannot be suspended even during the emergency, are Articles …… ans. 20 & 21 ( Article
20-Procetion given to accused person, Article 21-procetion of life and personal liberty )
108.Right against exploitation prohibits a. Traffic in human beings
109.Freedom of press is included in a. Right to freedom of speech & expression
110. Constitution protects the minorities in A. Right to reservation in Educational Institutions
111. Indian Constitution does not give freedom of a. Property
112.The preamble of the Indian Constitution has been amended only once in the year a.1976
113.The right to free & compulsory Education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years is a
a. Fundamental Right within the meaning of article 21
114. Any violation of fundamental rights can be appealed to a. both supreme court & high courts
115. This is not a fundamental duty a. Not to indulge in corrupt practice
116. Article 14 which deals with ‘Equality before Law’ is not applicable to the a. Pakistan High commissioner to India.
117.The fundamental duties of the Indian citizens were added to the Indian Constitution by the a. 42nd Amendment Act,1976
118. The principal ‘No person shall be prosecuted & punished for the same offence more than once by due process
of Law is a. Double jeopardy
119. The main pillars or organs of our Constitution are a. Executive, Legislature and Judiciary
120. This is not a Directive Principle of State policy A. Secure just and efficient Judiciary.
121.The Constitution lays down how many fundamental duties of a citizen? a. 11
122.Directive Principles of State policy have been described in Articles a. Article 36 to 51
123. The Directive Principles of State policy are a. Non-justifiable ( not legally enforceable)
124. The Indian Constitution is recognized as a. federal in form and unitary in spirit
125. Directive Principles of State policies(DPSP) were incorporated in the Constitution with a view to
a. ensure a democratic Government in the Country
126.DPSP directs the State to safeguard a. wildlife
127. Fundamental duty demands a. to abide by the Constitution
128.Fundamental duties were incorporated in the Constitution on the recommendation of a. swaran singh committee
129.’Uniform civil code’ means
a. a codified Law applicable to all persons of India irrespective of their religious
130. The directive Principles of State policy seek a. to make the Constitution an instrument of Social change.
131. when was the constituent assembly established to form the Constitution?
a. 06.12.1946 b.26.12.1946 c.10.06.1946 d.26.11.1949
132.which one of the following is a Directive principle of State policy? a. Raising the standards of Living of the people
133.The framers of the Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of Directive principles of State policy from the
Constitution of a. Ireland.
134. DPSP are contained in Welfare provisions under Indian Constitution are guaranteed under a. part -IV
135. Who described the DPSP as the ‘Novel Feature of the Indian Constitution’? a. Ambedkar
136. The DPSP are a. Social Rights
137. The aim of the DPSP is to establish a. Welfare State in the Country
138.The concept of Fundamental Duties (FDs) are borrowed from the Constitution of a. Russia
139. The FDs of the Indian citizens were a. Added to the Constitution by 42nd Amendment (11.12.1976)
140.What is the remedy available for the breach of FDs under the Constitution? a. No remedy
141. FDs are enshrined under…... part of the Constitution a. IV-A
142.The ratio between the length and breadth of the Indian National Flag is a.3:2
143. National song ‘Vande Matharam’ was written in 1875 by Bankimchandra chatterjee in his novel a. Anand math
144. By What Amendment the parent and Guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the
age of 6-14 years? a.86th amendment, 2002
145. Village Panchayats (Article 40) are the best examples for India’s ……….form of Government a. Democratic
146.which is one of the following DPSP is based on Gandhian Ideology? a. Organization of village Panchayats
147. What is the main sanction behind the FDs? a. Legal
148. Who was the Chairman of Constituent Assemly a.Dr.Rajendra Prasad
149. How many members were elected to the Constituent Assembly ? A. 389
150. India has been described under article 1 of the Constitution as a A. Union of States
151.Which one of the following parts of the constitution of India has been described as the soul of the constitution ?
A. The Preamble
152. The fundamental rights of the citizens have been enlisted in A. Part -III of the Constitution
153. The constitution of India has divided the Fundamental Rights under A. six heads
154. Which of the following has been omitted from the freedom by 42nd amendment ?
A.Freedom of acquiring, holding and disposing Property ( Article 19 (1) (f) )
155. Which article of the constitution grants six basic freedoms ? A. Article 19
156. Seats in educational institutions can be reserved for A. Socially and educationally backward class people ( SC & ST )
157. Which is the Article of Right to Freedom A. Article 19 to 22
Writ of quo warranto is issued A. To restrain a person from acting in an office to which he is not entitled
158. Self incrimination means A. Compelling a person to be a witness against himself
159. Person who is arrested under the ordinary law must be produced before the
A. Nearest Magistrate Court before 24 hours of his arrest
160. According to Article …….. no child below the age of ……… years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or
engaged in any other hazardous employement A. Article 24 age 14 years
161. Out of Articles on fundamental rights, the most liked Articles by Dr.B.R.Ambedkar in part III of the constitution are a.
Article 32 and 32-A
161. Who is the person foundly known as the chief Architect of the Indaian constitution? a.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
162. The parliament has enacted a law to prohibit ‘child Labour’ on the authority of a.Article 24
163.The constitution supports A. Rule of law
164. The first written document with respect to basic right is the A. Magna Carta of England
165. The writ of quo warranto is an order from a superior court
a. whereby it can call upon a person to show under what authority he is holding the Government office
166. The Principle “No person shall be prosecuted and punished for same offence more than once” is a. Double jeopardy
167. Total number of Articles, parts and schedules are there in Indian Constitution A.395 Article, 22 parts & 12 Schedules
168. which is the key to open the minds of the makers of the constitution? A. Preamble
169 . A rigid constitution A. cannot be amended easily (Requires 2/3rd majority of both the Houses of the parliament)
170. The writ of Habeas corpus is issued
A. In the form of an order calling upon a person who has detained another person to bring that person before
court and show authority for such detention
171. The fundamental Rights are enshrined in……….. of Constitution of India a. Part –III
172. The Freedom of speech includes a. Freedom of silence
173.The mind and ideals of the farmers of the constitution are reflected in the A. preamble
174. Amend means A. Remove the difficulties
175. If an Act is not an offence on the date of its commission, a law enacted in future cannot make it so, is the principle of
A. Ex-Post facto law
176.Minority may be a. Linguistic or religious
177. Democracy at the gross root level is strengthened by…. a. Village Panchayats
178 .who had given the idea of a Constitution for India of all? a. M. N. Roy
179. At present, the right to property is a A. Legal Right
180. The constitution of india is a. Partly rigid and partly flexible
199. who was the chairman of the committee on fundamental rights and minorities? a. sardar vallabhai patel
200. The preamble of the Indian constitution indicates
a. The sources of Indian constitution b. The powers of the parliament c. amendments D.None
201. India has recognized a. No religion as national religion
202. The famous dandi march done by Gandhiji was against a.salt tax
203. Gandhiji gave a call to all Indians ‘Do or Die’, which is popularly known as a. Quit india movement
204. The constitution of India is a. written and bulky document
205. The constitution framed by a committee consisting of the people representatives is called
a. written constitution b. unwritten constitution c. Lengthiest written constitution d. written constitution
206. The constitution which can be amended by simple majority (of the parliament) of the legislature is known as
a. Flexible constitution
207. Preamble declares the objectives of Constitution as a. Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity
208. Which one of the following writs literally means you may have the body? a. Habeas Corpus
209. Freedom of press in included in a. Right to freedom of speech & expression
210. Who described the DPSP as the ‘Novel Feature of the Indian Constitution? a.B.R.Ambedkar
211. The DPSP are a. Social Rights
212 .The aim of the DPSP is to establish a. Welfare State in the Country
213. Equal protection of law means A. The same law shall apply to all who are similarly situated
214. Fundamental rights are ------- in number since from 1950 to 1976 ans. 7
215. which is one of the following DPSP is based on Gandhian Ideology? a. Organization of village Panchayats
216. What is the main sanction behind the FDs? a. Legal
217. Directive principles of state policy direct the state to secure to all workers a. living wages
218.The important test to identify the basic features of the Indian Constitution is A. Preamble
219. The preamble of Indian Constitution has been amended so far A. Once
 DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF SATE POLICY

DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF SATE POLICY (DPSP) are embodied in part-IV of our constitution. Articles 36-51 deals with DPSP. DPSP
are the objectives and ideals which the Union and sate governments must keep in mind, while formulating policies and passing
laws. DPSP are non-justiciable and these are all the directions to the state and Central Governments by the constitution.
VARIOUS DPSPs are as follows:
Article-36- Definition of state, in connection with directive principle
Article-37- obligation of the state to apply directive principles in making laws
Article-38- State to secure a social order for the promotion of the welfare of the people
Article-39- Social order based on justice
i. Equal right for men and women to adequate means of livelihood
ii. Distribution of ownership and control of the material resourses of the community for the common good
iii. Ensuring the economic system shall not result in concentration of welth and means of production to the
common detriment
iv. Equal pay for equal work for both men and women
v. Protection of health and strength of workers and under – aged children and ensuring that they are not forced
by economic necessity to take up jobs unsuited to their age or strength.
Article-39-A- Equal justice and free legal aid to aconomically weaker classes
Article-40- Organization of Village Panchayats
Article-41- Employment, education and public assistance to all citizens
Article-42- Just and humane condition of work and maternity relief for women workers
Article-43- Living wage for workers
Article-43-A- Participation of workers in management of industries
Article-44- Uniform Civil Code
Article-45 – Free and compulsory education for children until they complete 14 years
Article-46-Promotion of educational and economic interests of weaker sections
Article-47-Raising the level of nutrition and standard of living and improvement of public health.
Article-48- Organization of agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific line
Article-48-A- Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding forest and wild life
Article-49- Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance
Article-50- Separation of judiciary from executive
Article-51- Promotion of international peace and security.
FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES
FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES (FDs) of the Citizens have been added to the Indian Constitution by 42nd amendement Act,1976 in
part IV-A with Article 51-A
FDs are totally 11 in numbers and are non- justiciable (Not enforceable in court of law) they are as follows:
1 . It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to abide by the constitution and to respect its ideal and institutions, the National
Flag and the National Anthem.
2. The citizens of India must cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national sruggle for freedom
3.Every citizen of India must uphold and protect the sovereignity, unity and integrity of India.
4. Every citizen of India is expected todefend the and render national service, when called upon to do so
5. It is the duty of all the citizens of India to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood among all the sections
of the people of india, and to renounce the practices derogatory to the dignity of the women.
6. It is the duty of the citizens of India to value, honour and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
7. It is the duty of each and every citizens of India toprotect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers
and wild- life , and to have compassion for living creatures.
8.It is the duty of all the Citizens of India to develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform
9. It is the duty of every citizen of India to avoid violence and safeguard public property
10. The citizens of India should strive towards the excellence in allspheres of individual and collectives to see that the nation
rises to higher levels of achievement
11. The parent or the Guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of 6 to 14 years (
Inserted by the constitution 86th Amendment Act, 2002 )

Union Executive
1.The concept of judicial Review has been borrowed from the Constitution of a. US
2. The President of Indian Union has the similar Constitutional authority as the a. British Monarch
3.’Legislate’ means a. Make Law
4.’Natural Justice’ means a. Just, fair and reasonable action
5. The President of India is an integral part of the a. Parliament
6. The Parliament may confer by Law any functions on the authorities concerned except the a. President
7. In India, the Writ of mandamus will lie against
a. Both against the Officers of the government and against the Government
8.The power to establish new States in India rests with the a. Parliament
9. Golden jubilee of Indian Parliament was celebrated on a. 13.05.2002
10.Who will preside over the Joint session of both the Houses of the Parliament? a. Speaker
11. The President will decide the question as to disqualification of the MP’s in consultation with the a. Election
Commissioner
12. Which Article empowers the President to give his assent to bills? a.111
13. In a Federation, the source of power for the States is the a. Constitution
14. Which of the taxes is exclusively assigned to central Government by the Constitution? a. Tax on Railway
15. Which among the following is identified as the ‘Democratic chamber? a. Lok Sabha (LS)
16. Composition and function of Rajya Sabha (RS) points towards……..character. a. Federal
17. The President of India may from time to time a. Dissolve the Lok Sabha (LS)
18.To contest for the election of LS, the person should be a. Citizen of India & completed the age of 25 years
19. Which Article of the Constitution gives the protection to the President and Governors? a. 361
20. The first hour of every sitting in both the Houses of Parliament is devoted to a. Question hour
21. Who has the power to pardon in case of capital Punishment? a. President
22. The procedure for amendment of the Indian Constitution is a. Partly rigid and partly flexible
23. Who is authorized to transfer the judge of one High Court to another High Court? a. President
24. Who is the chairman of the Planning Commission and National Development Council? a. Prime Minister
25. The Vacancy in the office of the president of india must be filled up within a. 6 months
26. The disputes regarding the election of the president of India are decided by a. Supreme Court of India
27.This is not the function of Lok Sabha ( LS ) A. Judicial
28.The Speaker of the LS makes use of his/her casting vote only a. in case of tie
29.The Public Accounts committee submits its report to the a. Speaker
30.The comptroller and auditor general acts as friend, philosopher and guide of a. Public accounts committee
31. After a Bill is passed by the Both the Houses of the Parliament it is sent to the president for his assent, who can return it
for reconsideration to LS. But if the Bill is re-passed and sent to the president for his assent, he a. Has to sign it
32. Which of the following became the 28th State of the Indian Union? a. Jharkhand
33.Which of the following committees of Parliament is concerned with the regularity and economy of expenditure?
a. Public accounts committee
34.Which of the following State sends the largest number of MPs to LS after Uttar Pradesh? a. Maharashtra
35. ‘ No confidence’ motion against Council of Ministers can be introduced in the a. LS (Lok Sabha)
36. The Supreme Court of India consists of a Chief Justice and……. Judges. a. 25
37. Who is the first Chief Justice of India? a. Harlal J. Kania
38.The Supreme Court of India was set up a. By the Constitution
39. Who finally approves the draft of Five Year Plans? a. National Development Council
40. The judges of the Supreme Court hold office till they attain the Age of a. 65 years
41. For criminal misconduct, the judge of the Supreme Court a. can be prosecuted
42. The Supreme Court tenders advice to the President on a matter of Law or fact a. only if he seeks such advice
43. Orginal jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India relates to a. Disputes between union and States
44. Who occupied the President’s office twice (two consecutive terms) in our country? a. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
45. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in a. All inter-State disputes
46. Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not include a. Appeals against writs
47.The framers of Constitution borrowed the idea of judicial review from Constitution of a. USA
48. The president of India is A. Nominal executive
49.The president of India has the right to nominate……….. members to the Rajya Sabha a. 12 members
50. Judicial Activism has led to increase in the powers of a. Judiciary
51.On Which list does the union Government enjoys exclusive powers? a. Union list
52.The concept of concurrent list is borrowed from the Constitution of a. Australia
53. Who enjoys distinction of having been the Prime Minister of India for longest duration? a. Indira Gandhi
54. At the time of accession to the Dominion, the States acceded only three subjects
a. Defense, foreign affairs and communication
55.Which Article of the Indian Constitution deal with the amendment procedure? a.368
56. Which was the lengthiest amendment to the Constitution? a. 42nd
57.Who of the following acts as the Chief legal advisor to the Government of India? a. Attorney general
58. The finance Commission has a term of …….Years a.5
59. The finance Commission consists of……. Number of Members a. 5
60. Who appoints the members of finance Commission? a. President
61.Grants in aid of revenue to the State is recommended by a. Finance Commission
62.Special majority means more than a. Two third majority
63. Respite means a. Awarding lesser Punishment
64.violate means a. commit breach of Law
65.Which of the following offices has not been provided in the Constitution? a. Deputy prime Minister
66. The planning Commission is a a. Autonomous Body
67.The Members of Indian Administrative services will be under the control of a. ministry of personnel
68.The Vice-President of India holds office a. During the pleasure of the President
69. The Council of Ministers of Delhi shall be collectively responsible to a. L A (Legislative Assembly) of Delhi
70.The emergency provision for national capital territory of Delhi is enshrined under the Article a.239AA
71.Parliament has delegated some Legislative powers in relation to the UT(Union Territories) to a. Union Government
72. On the death of the president, the vice president succeeds him as president for a. A maximum period of 6 months
73.The Governor plays a dual role as an agent of the President and as the a. Constitutional head of the State
74.In the Indian Constitution, The Budget is referred as a. Annual Financial Statement
75. In case of conflict between Central and State Laws on a subject in concurrent list a. Law in concurrent list prevail.
76. Sikkim was admitted as a full-fledged State of Indian union in the year a.1975
77. A person who is not a member of the parliament can be appointed as a member of the council of the ministers
but he must acquire the membership of either house within a period of a. Six months
78.Which one of the following union territories has a High Court of its own? a. Delhi
79.What is the system used to elect the President of India? a. proportional representation
80.Financial emergency can be proclaimed under the Article…..? a.360
81.The President made a proclamation of emergency on the grounds of Internal disturbances for the first time in a.1975
82. The Vice-President of India is elected by the Members of an ‘Electoral college’ consisting of the Members of
a. both Lok sabha & Rajya sabha
83. ‘Special Leave’ Means a. Permission granted by the Supreme Court to Appeal
84.The President of India when he wants to resign must forward his resignation letter addressed to
a. The Vice-President of India
85.Election for the President of India is conducted by a. Election Commission of India
86.President if India is elected by a. All elected MP’s and all elected MLA’s
87.To eligible for election as President, a candidate must be a. over 35 Years of Age
88.How many types of emergencies have been envisaged by the Constitution? a. three (National, State & Financial. E)
89.Prime Minister is a. The head of State as well as head of Government
90.What can be the maximum strength of the Lok sabha? a. 550+2=552
91.How many seats have been reserved for union territories in Lok sabha? a. 20
92.Rajya sabha can have maximum strength of a.250 Members
93.What can be the maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament? a. six Months
94. The Prime Minister, who is the head of councils of ministers a. Must be a member of either house of parliament
95. A bill presented in the Parliament becomes a Law after a. The President has given his assent.
96.The Chief Election Commissioner has a term of a. 6 Years or until the Age of 65 Years
97. Interpret means a. Ascertaining the meaning of a word
98.A political party is accorded status of an opposition party in Loksabha if it captures at least a.10 % of seats
99.Who is the first woman film star nominated or elected to Rajya sabha? a. Nargis Dutt
100. Who among the following is considered the custodian of the Parliament? a. The Speaker
101. Which among the following is described as ‘Knowledge House’? a. Rajya Sabha ( R S )
102. Who addresses the joint session of the Parliament a. The President
103. The President can nominate two Members of the (LS) Lok Sabha to give representation to a. Anglo-Indians
104. The Attorney General of India is the A Highest Legal Officer of Union Government
105. Bicameral’ means a. Presence of two Houses in the State
106. The members of Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of a.6 years
107. The chairman of Rajya Sabha a. Does not enjoy right to vote except in case of tie
108. The 42nd Amendment raised the term of the Lok sabha from 5 years to …….. Years a. six
109. In 1996, the Supreme Court upheld the validity of the civilians Award, but recommended that the awards to be
given each year in all categories should be restricted to a. 50
110. Which one is not the function of the Supreme Court?

Ans. a) Implementation of Directive principles of State policies b)Resolving the disputes between union and states, &
between states c)Issuing writs to safeguard the FRs of the citizen d)giving advice to the president of India
111. The Rajya sabha a. is a permanent house/non dissolved House of the Parliament
112. The advice of the Supreme Court is a. not binding on the President
113. The minimum number of Members required to hold the meeting of either Houses of Parliament is A. One tenth
114. Who is the Ex-officio chairman of Rajya sabha? a. The Vice President of India
115. What is the minimum age in years for becoming MP at Lok sabha and Rajya sabha? a.25 &30
116.The President can be removed by impeachment procedure on the grounds of violating the Constitution by
a. both the Houses of Parliament.
117. The number of Ministers in the central Government is fixed by the a. Prime Minister
118. Who of the following administers the oath of Office to the President of India?
a. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
119. The President of India is a. elected
120. The Prime Minister is the link between the Council of Ministers and the a. President
121. while proclamation of emergency is in operation, the Parliament may by Law extend the duration of Lok sabha at a
time for a Period not exceeding a.6 Months
122. Who will conduct the election to the post the Vice-President of India? a.The election commission of India
123. If there is a disagreement between the two Houses of the Parliament on any particular bill
a. A Joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament is convened
124. The Vice President before entering upon his Office make and subscribe an oath before the a. Chief Justice of India
125. Union Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the a. Lok sabha
126. The total number of union Council of Ministers including the Prime Minister shall not exceed a.15% of Loksabha
strength
127. The Parliamentary system of Government in India is based on the pattern of a. Great Britain
128. What is the minimum duration in (Years) of stay Presidential assent essential before a person can apply for
Indian citizenship? a. 5
129. The Amendment procedure of the Constitution of India has been modeled on the Constitution pattern of a. South
Africa
130. Who interprets the Indian Constitution? a. Supreme Court
131. Who is the first Speaker of the LS Who died in Office? a. GMC Balayogi
132. In the Indian constitution a. There are three lists the union list, the state list, and the concurrent list
133. which one of the following states has a separate constitution? A. Jammu and Kashmir
134. Who is authorized to initiate a bill for constitutional amendment? A. Either house of parliament
135. In what proportion the members of Rajya Sabha retire every 2 years in rotation A. 1/3rd
136. The money Bill can originate a. Only in lok Sabha
137. Who has the authority to approve President’s rule in the state a. Parliament
138. The judges of supreme court, members of UPSC and Attorney General, are appointed by the a. President
139.Prorogation means a. The act of terminating parliamentary session by the president
140. The Comptroller and auditor General has to submit the audit report of the Central and State Governments before the
a. President and Governor
141. The Rajya Sabha from amongst its own members elects its a. Deputy Chairman
142. Who has the power to increase the number of judges of the supreme court a. Parliament
143. The Vice-President of India holds the …… Rank according to the Indian Constitution a. 2nd
144. The vice-president of India is elected by the a. Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sbha.
145. Which are all the 3 organs of the Union/ State Government a. Legislature, Executive and Judiciary
146. The Organ of the state which makes law is a. Legislature
147. The organs of the state implement and execute the law is Known as a. Executive
148. All the executive Powers and Defence forces of the union shall be vested in the a. President
149. Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha a. The Vice-President
150. Who acts as the president when neither the president nor the Vice-President is Available a. Chief Justice of India
151. Who is the Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces ? a. President
152. The Parliament of India composed of a. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the President
153. The first session of the Parliament is called as ………. Session a. Budget
154. The President and Governors are immune from ………. During their term of office
Ans - a. Civil liability b.Criminal liability c. Both a&b d. Economic Liability
155. An ordinance promulgated by the president when the Parliament ( House) is not in session is subjected to the
control of the a. Parliament
156. A Bill presented in the Parliament becomes an Act ( law) after a. The President has given his Assent.
157. The Constitution of India vests the executive Powers of the Union Government in a. President
158. The President and Governors holds office for a term of 5 years a. From the date on which they enter upon the office
159. The procedure for the election of the president of India can be modified through an amendment in the Constitution
which must be passed by the
a. 2/3rd majority by both the house of parliament and be ratified by the legislatures of at least half of the members of states
160. The president of India is elected on the basis of a. Proportional representation by single transferable vote
161. Who can dissolve the loksabha before the expiry of its normal term of 5 years
a. President on the recommendation of the prime minister
162. The members of Rajya Sabha shall be elected by a. MLA’s
163. The Bill for which the president is bound to give his assent without sending it back for fresh consideration a. Money Bill
164. A money bill passed by the LS can be delayed by RS for a maximum period of a. 14 days
165. Who decides whether a Bill is a money Bill or not ? (OR) If any question arises whether a Bill is Money Bill or not, the
decision of ………… is final a.Speaker of Lok Sabha
167. The parliament of state legislatures can declare a seat vacant if a member absents himself without permission
from the sessions for ….. days a. 60
168. Who of the following is considered the custodian of the parliament ?
Ans- a. Speaker b. PM C. leader of Opposition d. Chief Whip of ruling party
169. Which is the highest court of appeal or Apex Court in India ? a. Supreme Court of India
170. Who interprets the Indian Constitution a. Supreme Court

State Executive, Electrol Process & Constitution Amendment Procedure

1. The Governor of a State acts as Ans. Agent of President
2.The emoluments of the Ministers in the State Government are determined by a. Legislative assembly
3.The Governor plays a dual role as an Agent of the President and as the a. Constitutional head of the State
4. Sikkim was admitted as a full-fledged State of Indian union in the year Ans.a.1975
5.Which of the following bodies can be abolished but not dissolved? a. State Legislative Council
6.Who appoints the Chief Minister and Council of Minister in the State? Ans. Governor
7. The total Members in the Legislative Council should not be less than Ans. 40
8.A cabinet Minister of a State Government can be removed by the Ans. Chief Minister
9.Which one of the following union territories has a High Court of its own? Ans. Delhi
10.A temporary judge of High Court can hold Office for a maximum Period of a. Two Years
11.Membership of Legislative Assembly (LA) can vary between a. 60-500
12.The Governor of a State is appointed by the Ans. President of India
13.The Governor is the part and parcel of the Ans. State Legislature
14.What is the maximum percentage of jobs that can be reserved by a State for backward class people in Government jobs?
Ans. 50%
15.The National Commissions for SCs and STs have to submit their annual reports to the a. President of India
16.The number of Members elected to the State Legislative Council from Teacher’s constituencies are
a. 1/12th of the strength of the State Legislative Council
17.What is the eligibility Age and tenure of Office of the Governor? Ans.a.35 and 5
18.The Legislative Council shall not be subjected to dissolution however one-third of its Members shall retire after every………
years in rotation a. 2
19.The executive powers of the State Government shall be exercised in the name of a. The Governor
20. The judges of the High Courts are administered oath of office by a. The Governor of the State
21.As a matter of convention, while appointing the Governor of a State, the President consults a. State Chief Minister
22. The jurisdiction of the state High Court can be extended by a. The Parliament through law
23.The salaries and allowances of the Speaker of LA and chairman of LC shall be determined by the a. State legislature
24. A judge of the High Court can be removed from his office before the expiry of his normal term by
a. The president of India on the recommendation of the Parliament
25.Who discharges the duties of the Office of Governor if it falls vacant due to death or resignation?
a. Chief Justice of High Court
26.There is no provision for the impeachment of a. Governor
27 The Governor can issue ordinances a. Only during the recess of the State legislature
28.The Governor has power to dissolve a. Legislative Assembly
29.The contingency fund of the State is operated by a. Governor
30. The Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Courts hold office until they attain the Age of a. 62 Years
31. In Which one of the following States, there is no reservation for the SC’s for Loksabha? a. Jammu & Kashmir
32.Goa got the status of Statehood by the way of ………… Constitutional Amendment. a. 56th
33.Which of the following taxes is levied by the State Government only? a. Entertainment Tax
34. The Chairman of Legislative Council (LC) shall be elected by the…….to conduct sessions of LC a.Members of LC
35.Which High Court has four principal Benches? a. Guwahati
36.The High Court for the territory of Andaman & Nicobar is the High Court of a. west Bengal
37.The number of States under the jurisdiction of a High Court shall be decided on the basis of a. Area and population
38.High Courts in India were first started (1862) at a. Bombay, Calcutta and Madras
39.The term of LA can be extended for a Period of ……… during the time of Emergency a. one year
40.’Bicameral’ means a. Presence of two Houses in the State
41.’Unicameral’ means a. Presence of one house in the State
42.Which tax is levied by the union and collected an appropriated by the States? a. Stamp duties
43.Who superintendents all subordinate courts in a state a. High Court
44. The High Court of Karnataka was established in the year a. 1884
45 Which part of the Constitution incorporates Special provisions to the State of Jammu & Kashmir? a. XXI
46.The Governor recommends the imposition of President’s rule in the State
a. If he is satisfied that the State Government cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
47.Which are the two States having common capital? Ans. Punjab and Haryana
48. The High Court consists of Chief Justice and
a. Such other judges as may be decided by the president from time to time
49. Ordinance issued by the President/ Governor is valid for maximum period of a. 6 weeks
50. The Governor of the State is appointed by a. The president of India
51. Who administers the oath of office to the Governor ? a. The Chief Justice of High Court
52.In Karnataka, the number of seats in Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council are a.224 & 75
53.The LC (Legislative Council) is a permanent house, However……. Number of Members retire after every……Years.
a. one-third & 2
54.A cabinet Minister of a State Government can be removed by the a. Chief Minister
55.Who is the channel of communication between the Governor and the State Council of Ministers?
a. Chief Minister
56.Chief Minister of all the States are the Members of a. National Development Council
57. Which Article of the Constitution empowers the High Court to issue writs of various kinds? a. Article -226 of Constitution
58.Who appoints the Vice-chancellors of the universities? a. The Governor
59.What is the system of legislature in the State of Karnataka?
Ans. Bicameral (Presence of 2 Houses in parliament and state legislatures )
60.Which Article under the Constitution provides for the reservation of SC’s and ST’s in the LS? a.300
61.Th special Officer Who looks into the working of the safeguards for SC’s and ST’s is called
a. Commissioner for SC’s and ST’s
62. The minimum age to become the member of legislative council is a. 30 years
63.How many States in India have Legislative Councils (Vidhan Parishadh) ? Ans.5
64.without certificate of High Court, an Appeal can made to Supreme Court a. with the special leave of Supreme Court
65.What is meant by ‘court of Records’? a. The court that preserves all the records
66.The major part of following central revenues goes to various State Government in India? a. Excise duty
67.Which of the following is the most important source of revenue of the States in India? a. Sales Tax
68.Power to extend or restrict the jurisdiction of High Court vest with a. Parliament
69. The Governor reserves the right to issue ordinances
a. When the state legislature is not in session and he feels that there is an immediate need of action
70.Miniority Groups are recognized on the basis of their a. religion and language
71.If there is a dispute between two States a. only Supreme Court has jurisdiction to decide that case
72. The Ordinance of the Governor a. Has the same force as the law made by the state legislature
73. The Governor recommends the imposition of the president rule in the state
a. If he is satisfied that the Government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of
the constitution
74. Can a Governor be the Governor of two states ? a. Yes
75.Constitution empowers State Governments to make special Law for a. women and Children
76.The State Government does not enjoy and control over local bodies with regard to a. personal matters
77. The graduates constitute a separate constituency for the election of the ……….. number of members to
State legislative council a. 1/12th
78.The Speaker of Lok Sabha (LA) enjoys a. Right to vote only in case of tie
79. According to the constitution, the upper House of the state legislatures (LC) can be created or abolished by
a. The Parliament of India
80.The members of the state Legislative Assembly are elected for a term of a. 5 years
81. This Act provided separate representation in the legislative Assembly not only for the Muslims, but also for the Sikhs, the
Europeans Indian Christians and Anglo Indians a. The Government of India Act, 1935
82. ‘Self-incrimination’ means compelling a person to Ans. Be a witness against himself
83.The year…… was declared as the year of women empowerment to the promotion of the development of women a.2001
84.Who are considered to be the vulnerable groups? Ans. Women and children
85.Extension of reservation to SCs and STs for another 10 year is provided by way of ……Constitutional Amendment. Ans. 45th
86.Which Article provides for the National Commission of SCs and STs? Ans.338/338A
87. The quorum of the meetings of the legislative Assembly is
a. 1/10th of the total membership or ten whichever is greater
88. The legislative council a. Is a permanent House
89.Which of the following Prime Minister was in favor of implementation of the recommendation of the Mandal Commission?
a. V.P.Singh
90.Which is the Commission appointed by the Government of India to investigate the conditions of socially and educationally
backward classes of the society? a. Mandal Commission
91.How many Members will be nominated by President/Governor from Anglo-Indians community for the Lok Sabha and sate
legislatures? a. 2/1
92.The Mandal Commission for backward classes was set up in Ans.1978
93.The concept of ‘creamy layer’ propounded by Supreme Court with regard to reservations, refers to
a. Economically better-off people
94.State Emergency (President’s Rule) can be declared
a. When the Government of the State cannot be carried in accordance with the provision of the Constitution
95.Among the following Amendments, Which is considered as Mini-Constitution? a.42nd
96.Governor General of India was also the representative of British Crown to princely States of India and hence was known as
the a. Viceroy of India
97. A fault tree is used to a. assess the risk involved
98. ‘Respite’ means a. Awarding lesser Punishment
99.In ……..State, the Governor is given certain special powers with respect to the administration of the tribal areas as provide in
the sixth schedule of the Constitution a. Assam
100. ‘Secular’ means a. Treating all regions equally
101. Uniform civil code means a. Common civil Law applicable to all
102. Who of the following administers the oath of office and secrecy to the Chief Minister and his ministry in a state
a. The Governor of the state
103. The Governor of the state is responsible to the a. President
104. The organ of the state which makes law is a. Legislature
105. The governor is the part and parcel of the a. State Legislature
106. The Governor may resign his/ her office by writing to a. President
107. Which one of the following legislative powers is enjoyed by the Governor
a. Can summon or prorogue the state Legislature b. Can appoint 1/6th the members of the Legislative council
c. Can nominate one Anglo-Indian community to the Legislative Assembly (LS) Ans. d. All the above Powers
108. Writ jurisdiction of the Supreme court under Article 32 is not wider than that of the writ Jurisdiction of the High Court
under Article 226 because the High Court may exercise this power in relation to
a. Violation of Fundamental & legal rights
109. The Advocate General is the legal advisor of the state government appointed by the Governor shall hold office
during the pleasureof the a. Governor
110. The Governor does appoint a. Judges of High Court
111. What shall be the qualification of a person to be appointed as the Advocate General for the state
a. Qualified to be appointed as Judge of High court
112. Who has the Power to create and abolish Legislative Council (LC) if the Legislative Assembly (LA) of state passes a
resolution to that effect ? a. Parliament
113. The Speaker of LA shall be elected by the…….. to conduct sessions or meeting of LA a. Members of LA
114. The Governor of the state can nominate 1/6th members to Legislative council remaining members are elected by……
a. 1/3rd by MLAs, 1/3rd by Members of local self governing bodies like Municipalities and Panchayats, 1/12 th by Teachers of
secondary school and colleges, 1/12th by registered graduates Graduates of more than 3 years’ standing & resinding in the
state

Electoral process in India

1.The electoral system of India is largely based on the pattern of a. Britain
2. The details regarding the Electoral system of India a. were provided by the Parliament through a number of laws
3. Who has the power to make necessary provisions with respect to elections? a. Parliament
4. Elections to Lok Sabha(LS) & Legislative Assemblies(LA) in India are conducted on the basis of a. Adult franchise
5. What is the system used to elect the President of India? a. proportional representation
6. Who is authorized to determine the territorial constituencies after each census? a. Parliament
7. Which of the following provisions kept democracy alive in India? a. Electoral provisions
8. Voting age of citizens is changed from 21 to 18 years by ……. Constitutional Amendment act. a. 61st
9. Elections in India are held on the basis of a. single Member constituencies
10.The party system in India can be described as a. multi-party
11. Election disputes shall be decide by a. Election commission
12. To be recognized as a National party, a party must secure at least
a. 4% of the valid votes in four or more States
13. The first general elections were held in India in a.1951-52
14. Other Election Commissioner of India or Regional election Commissioners of the sate shall be removed on the
recommendation of a. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)
15. Which of the following LS (Lok Sabha) was dissolved before the expiry of its nominal term and fresh elections held before
the due date? a. fourth
16. Chief Minister of a state is not eligible to vote in the presidential election
a. If he is a member of the Legislative Council (LC) of the state Legislature
17.The Election Commissioner a. Appointed by the President
18. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioner hols office a. 6 years or 65 years
19. The number of members in Election Commission including the Chairman is a. 3
20. Which article under the Constitution gives the power to EC to conduct election ? a. Art.324
21. The control and preparation of electoral Rolls for Parliament and state legislatures vest with the
a. Election Commission (EC)
22. Who will conduct the elections to posts of President and Vice- President a. EC
23. EC does not conduct election to a. Speaker of LS
24. Election to LS(Lok Sabha) shall be held after every a. 5 years
25. Which categories of persons are not entitled to exercise vote through postal ballot ?
a. Indian Nationals settled abroad
26. Which body gives the recognition to Political Parties a. Election Commission(EC)
27. The Election Commission is responsible to conduct Election to
a. State Legislature, office of the president and Vice-President and Parliament
28. Chief Election Commissioner can be removed before expiry of his terms only through a. Impeachment
29. Preparation of the Electoral rolls, Allotment of seats, Conduct Election, Granting recognition to Political parties,
Allotment of symbols, Ensuring free and fair election all are power and functions of a. Election Commission(EC)

Special Constitutional Provisions for SCs & STs, women Children and OBCs
1.Which Article under the constitution provides for the reservation of SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha(LS) or House of people /
Upper House of the parliament? A.330
2. In Which year was “Untouchability” abolished in India? a. 1950
3. Which of the Commission appointed by the Government of India to investigate the conditions of Socially and
Educationally backward classes of the society ? a. Mandal Commission
4. Indian constitution guarantees reservation of SCs and STs in a. Lok Sabha (LS) and Legislative Assembly (LA)
5. Seats for SCs and STs are not reserved in a. Rajya Sabha (RS)
6. The special officer Who looks into the working of the safeguards for SCs and STs is called a. Commissioner of SCs and STs
7. According to marriage Act of 1954, the age is fixed at …Years for men and … For women a. 21 and 18
8. The year…….. was declared as the year of women empowerment to the promotion of the development of the women.
a.2001
9. Who are considered to be the vulnerable group? a. women and children
10. Extension of reservation of seats in parliament and state Assemblies for SC’s and ST’s for another 10 years is provided by
way of ….. Constitutional Amendment a. 45th
11. Concept of ‘creamy layer’ propounded by supreme court with regard to reservations, refers to
a. Economically better-off people or persons having higher income
12. The Chair person and other five members of the National Commission for Women will hold office for such
a period , not exceeding a. 3 years
13. Minority groups are recognized on the basis of their a. Religion or language
14. Seats in the educational institutions can be reserved for a. Socially and educationally backward class people
15. Special provisions relating to the minorities are guaranteed under the part……. a. XVI
16. The mandal commission for backward classes was set up in a. 1978
17. Which of the following prime minister was in favor of implementation of the recommendation of the mandal
commission? a. V.P.Singh
18. In which one of the following States, there is no reservation for the SCs and STs for LS? A. Jammu & Kashmir
19. How many Members will be nominated by President /Governor from Anglo-Indian community to lof sabha /Legislative
Assembly? a. 2/1
20. Under the provisions of Which Article of the constitution, the Government abolished the practice of untouchability
a.17
21. The Constitution protect the right of the minority with regard to a. Script, Cullture and Language
22.Backward classes as envisaged in Article 15(4) of the Constitution must be
a. Both socially and educationally backward
23. Mandal Commission deals with a. Reservation for backward class people
24. In 1952, the Government of India appointed a 1st backward class committee under the Chairmanship of …….
a. Kaka Kalekar
25. What is the maximum percentage of jobs that can be reserved a state for backward class people in the
government jobs ? a.27 %
26. Jobs are reserved for SC and ST people a. Both at the time of appointment and promotion

Emergency Provisions and major Constituional Amendments

1.Emergency provisions were borrowed from the constitution of a. Germany
2. Emergency provisions under Indian constitution describes the nature of Indian polity as a. Unitary
3. Which Article under the constitution authorizes the President to proclaim Natural or War Emergency? a.352
4. Emergency provisions are enshrined under………. Part of the constitution a. XVIII
5. When the National Emergency is declared, the following Article is suspended ? a.14
6. President can proclaim Emergency with the recommendation of the a. Union cabinet
7. President can proclaim Emergency on the recommendation of the union cabinet, such recommendation shall be
a. Written recommendation

8. How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the constitution? a.3

9. Breakdown of constitutional machinery in a State is popularly known as a. President’s Rule or State Emergency

10. President’s Rule at the center is possible a. During National Emergency

11. Proclamation issued has been approved by the Parliament will be in force for a period of a. six months

12. When the proclamation of Emergency is in operation, the Parliament has special powers to legislate under
a. State list

13.The President can declare National Emergency

a. Due to threat arising on account of foreign attack or armed rebellion

14. How many times has a National Emergency been declared so far by the President in India? a. Thrice
15. Which type of Emergency has been declared the maximum number of times in different states ?

a. Constitutional Emergency or state emergency or Presidents Rule

16. Which one of the following types of Emergency has not yet declared, till now? a. Financial Emergency

17.A National Emergency can remain in operation with the approval of Parliament for a a. Indefinite period

18. Financial Emergency can be proclaimed under the Article…… a. 360

19. The President can declare Financial Emergency a. If there is a threat to the financial stability or credit of India

20. The three types of proclamation of Emergency made by the President have to be placed before each house of Parliament
for its approval within

a. one month in case of National Emergency and within two months due to breakdown of constitutional machinery
(President’s Rule ) and financial Emergency

22. President made a proclamation of Emergency on grounds of internal disturbances for first time in a.1975

23. Who has the duty to protect States against external aggression and internal disturbances a. union Government

24. When the State Emergency is in operation, the President can’t interfere in the matters of a. State judiciary

25. The President can declare National Emergency a. on the recommendation of the council of ministers

26.The Indian Constitution is designed to work as a unitary government during the time of a. Emergency

27. While proclamation of Emergencies is in operation, the president cannot suspend certain FRs (Fundamental Rights). They
are a. Article 20 and 21

28. The final authority to make a proclamation of Emergencies rest with (OR) ….. is empowered to declare an emergency
a. President

30. The following Article deals with the procedure for the Constitutional Amendment a. Article 368

31. President can proclaim an emergency on the ground of a. War, Armed rebellion and External Aggression

32. To declare National Emergency, a decision must be taken by the a. Cabinet

33. Who is empowered to proclaim or declare the emergency a. President

34. During a financial Emergency, the president may do

a. Order the reduction of salaries of Supreme Court and High court Judges, Order the reduction of salaries and allowances
of all Central and Civil servants and ask all states to reserve all the Money or Financial Bills Passed by the state Legislature
for his consideration
35. For the first time, The president make a proclamation of Emergency under the Article 352 in a.1962

36.In India, the amendment of the Constitution can be initiated by a. Centre

37. The amendment procedure laid down in the Indian constitution is patterned on

a. The Government of India Act, 1935

38. Which Article of Indian Constitution deals with Constitutional Amendments ?

a) Article 332 b) Article 386 c) Article 368 d) None of the above

Which of the following amendment to the constitution of India has been described as a mini-revision of the Constitution of
India ? a. 42nd Amendment
39. The procedure of amendment of Constitution of India can be described as a. Rigid

40. How many methods have been prescribed for the amendment of the various provisions of the Constitution?
Ans .Three (Amended by simple majority (less than 2/3), Amended by special majority (2/3 majority) and Amended by
special majority with ratification by 50 % of the states
41. Which amendment granted the Lok Sabha, the right to amend any part of the Constitution a.24th Amendment
42. By which amendment to the constitution , the Fundamental Duties of the Citizens were specified
a. 42nd amendment
43. Right to Property(Article.31) was dropped/deleted from the list of FR’s and took shape of the legal Right by way of
a) 44th Amendment in 1978 (Morarji Desai Govt) b) 42nd Amendment
c) 40th Amendment d) 24th amendment
44. The reorganization of the states on the basis of Linguistic lines (on the basis of language) was done by ------ Constitutional
amendment Act, 1956
a) 1st b) 5th c) 7th d)9th
45. ______ Constitutional Amendment Act of 1960 transferred certain territories of India to Pakistan in pursuance of the
agreement entered into between Government of India and Pakistan
a) 7th b) 9th c) 10th d) 12th
46. ______ Amendment of the Constitution of India 1961 incorporated Dadra & Nagar Haveli as 7th Union Territory of India
a) 5th b) 7th c) 10th d) 44th
47. The 12th Amendment Act of 1962 incorporated Goa, Daman and Diu as the ____ Union territory of India after they were
acquired from Portugal
a) 2nd b) 5th c) 7th d) 8th
48. Which of the following Amendment was passed during National emergency in 1976 ?
a) 45th Amendment b) 50th Amendment c) 47th Amendment d) 42nd Amendment
49. In Which of the following amendment the term of Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies increased from 5 to 6
years?
a) 12th Amendment b) 42nd Amendment c) 44th Amendment d) 86th Amendment
50. The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 was enacted to brought changes to the Constitution by
a) Added 3 new Words i.e. Socialist, Secular & integrity b) Added FD (Fundamental Duties) of the Citizens c)
Added 4 DPSP’s (Directive Principles of State Policy) d) all of the above
51. The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 was enacted to brought changes to the Constitution by
a) Extended the one time duration of the president rule in a state from 6 months to 1 year
b) Provided for the creation of the All India Judicial Service
c) Empowered the Centre to deploy its armed forces in any state to maintain the law & order d) All
52. The 44th Constitutional Amendment act, 1978 was enacted by Janata Party
a) Omitted/deleted Article 19(1)(f) which deals with freedom of acquiring the property
b) Omitted Article 31, deals right to property
c) Reduced the Term of Lok Sabha & State assemblies from 6 years to 5 years d) All of these
53. The 44th Constitutional Amendment act, 1978 was enacted to
a) make the President shall act in accordance with the Council of Ministers
b) for the words ‘internal disturbance’ the words Armed Rebellion shall be substituted
c) Reduced the period of President’s rule to 6 months from 1 year d) All of these
54. Which Constitutional Amendment reduced the Voting right of the citizens from 21 years to 18 years Constitutional Amendment
Act. a) 7th b) 61st c) 42nd d) 55th
55. Which Constitutional Amendment provided a Constitutional Status to the Panchayath Raj institution in India through insertion
of Article 243 to Part IX of Indian Constitution?
a)73rd b) 74th c) 42nd d) 44th
56. Which of the following Constitution Amendment is popularly known as Nagarapalike (Bill) Act introduced a new Part IX-A
in the Constitution which has given Constitutional Status to Muncipalities in Article 243P to 243ZG
a) 73rd b) 74th c) 75th d) 86th
57. Which of the following amendment Act makes the right to education as the fundamental right to all the Children under
the age of 6-14 years by inserting Article 21-A to the constitution .
a) 91st amendment, 2004 b) 86th Amendment, 2002 c) 94th Amendment, 2006 d) 95th Amendment,2010
58. Which Constitutional Amendment added 11th Fundamental Duty(FD) to the constitution under which Parents of
Guardians were directed to provide educational opportunities to the Children of the age of 6 to 14 years
a) 73rd b) 74th c) 75th d) 86th
59. Which Constitutional Amendment restricted the size of Ministers at the Center and the states including PM & CM to 15
% in Lok Sabha and State Assembly
a) 73rd b) 74th c) 91st d) 86th
60. Which Constitutional Amendment provided for a Minister of Tribal welfare in newly created Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh
states including Madya Pradesh ?
a) 91st amendment, 2004 b)86th Amendment, 2002 c) 94th Amendment, 2006 d) 100th Amendment,2015
61. Which Constitutional Amendment extended the period of reservation of seats for the Schedule Caste , and Schedule
Tribe and representation of the Anglo-Indians in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for another 10 years , i.e. up to 26th
January 2010
a) 91st amendment, 2004 b)86th Amendment, 2002 c) 94th Amendment, 2006 d) 95th Amendment,2010
62. Which Constitutional Amendment deals with the Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) between India and Bangladesh
a) 91st amendment, 2004 b)86th Amendment, 2002 c) 94th Amendment, 2006 d) 100th Amendment,2010
62. Which Constitutional Amendment introduced National Goods & Service Tax (GST) from 1 st July 2017
a)44th amendment, 1976 b)44th Amendment, 1978 c)101st Amendment, 2006 d)101st Amendment,2016
63. Which Constitutional Amendment inserted new Article 371-J which provided special provision for the Hyderabad-
Karnataka region
a) 91st amendment, 2004 b)86th Amendment, 2002 c)100th Amendment,2010 d)118th Amendment,2012

Expected Questions: Indian Constitution

1. The constituent assembly was set up under the: Ans: Cabinet Mission plan, 1946

2.The constitutional assembly was constituted on Ans : 6th December, 1946

3.Demand for a constitution, framed by a constituent assembly was made by: Ans : M.K.Gandhi

4. which one of the following reflects the philosophy of the framers of the constitution: Ans : Preamble

5.The preamble was amended by : Ans: 42nd Amendament,1976

6. How many articles were there originally in the Indian constitution: Ans : 395 Articles

7.The Indian constitution is : Ans: Wholly written

8.India is a : Ans : Secular state

9.The constitution of India provides for fundamental rights in :Ans : Part III

10. Constitution of India gurantees how many fundamental rights to the citizens of India Ans : 6

11.Right to constitutional remedies is obtained in:Ans : Article 32

12.Who was the permanent chairman of constituent assembly? Ans: Dr. Rajendra Prasad

13. The concept of Secular state implies: Ans: Neutrality of religion

14. The date of commencement of Indian constitution is: Ans : 26th January

15.Who was the Legal advisor to constituent assembly? Ans: B.N Rao/ Rau
16. The procedure of amendment to the constitution is taken from the constitution of : Ans: USA

17. India has been described under article 1 of the constitution as : Ans : Union of states

18. As Indian constitution came in to force on 26.01.1950, this day is celebrated as Ans : Republic day

19. The final Interpreter of Indian constitution is: Ans: supreme Court.

20. . According to marriage act of 1954, the age is fixed at___ years for men and ___for women…. Ans: 21 and 18.

21. Which article empowers the parliament can amend the indian constitution? Ans: article 368

22. The right to equality has been provided in articles .. Ans : 14 to 18

23. Article 32, ensures the right to : Ans : Constitutional remedies

24. The right to exploitation prohibits: Ans : Traffic in Human beings

25. Fundamental rights are : Ans : Justiciable

26. The freedom of speech and expression does not include: Ans: calling for “Bundh”

27.This article is applicable to both citizens and not citizens: Ans : Article 14

28.Who admits a new state to the union of India: Ans : Parliament

29. The constitution confers special powers for the enforcement of Fundamental rights on the : Ans: supreme Court

30. Equal opportunity in public employment is guaranteed under the article : Ans : 16

31. A person can move to supreme court directly for protection of Fundamental rights under the article : Ans : 32

32. Article 21-A on right to education was inserted by- constitutional amendment: Ans : 86th

33. Right to education guaranteed under the article 21-A applied to the age group of : Ans : 6 to 14yrs

34.The directive principles of state policy included in the constitution of india have been inspired by the constitution of :
Ans: Ireland

35. Fundamental duties were incorporated in the constitution in the year: Ans: 1976, through 42nd Amendement Act

36. Fundamental duty demand: Ans: To abide by the constitution

37. The maximum strength of lok sabha is: Ans : 552 (500+2) (present strength of LS IS 545)

38. The strength of Rajya sabha is: Ans : 250

39.Who convinces the joint sessions of the lok sabha and rajya sabha: Ans : The president

40. Which is described as “Knowledge House” ? Ans: Rajya sabha

41.Which budget is placed first in the parliament house? Ans: Railways

42.who is considered as the custodian of parliament? Ans: The speaker

43.The comptroller and auditor general acts as friend, philosopher and guide of : Ans: Public accounts committee
44. Memebership of legislative assembly are: Ans: varies between 60 and 500

45. Bicameral means Ans: Two houses in the state legislature or in the parliament

46. How many states in india have legislative councils? Ans: 5

47. The executive power of the union government is vested in: Ans: The president

48. To be eligible for election as president, a candidate must be: Ans: 35 yrs age

49.The president holds office for a term of Ans : 5 yrs

50. Impeachment proceedings against the president can be initiated in: Ans: Either houses of the parliament

51.How many members are nominated to the rajya sabha by the president? Ans: 12 Members

52.The vice-president is ex-officio chairman of : Ans: Rajya sabha

53.The president of india is similar to: Ans: Queen of England

54.Usually the prime minster of india is: Ans: The leader of majority party in the lok sabha

55.Which house of parliament is not subject to dissolution: Ans: Rajya sabha

56.The president of india is bounded by the advice of: Ans: The prime minister of India

57.Which is the following appointments is not made by the president: Ans: Speaker of loksabha

58. Under which article can the president be impeached Ans: Article 61

59.Who occupied the president’s office twice(Two terms).. Ans: Dr.Rajendra Prasad

60.Vice president of India draws salary a

Ans: chairman of Rajyasabha (since because the vice- president is always the chairman of Rajya Sabha)

61. Which article empowers the president to grant pardon? Ans: Article 72

62. Which article empowers president to appoint the Prime Minister? Ans: 74

63. Impeachment proceedings can be initiated against the president in either of house of parliament only if a resolution
signed by _______ members of the house is moved…. Ans: 25% of the total

64. A political party is accord status of an opposition party in Lok sabha if it captures at least: Ans: 10% of the seats

65. The comptroller and auditor general is appointed by : Ans: the president

66. The Attorney general of India is: Ans: Highest legal officer of union government

67. Who is the head of the individual state? Ans: The governor

68. Governor is responsible to: Ans: The president

69. The retirement of the judges of the high court is: Ans: 62 yrs

70. The maximum strength of the state legislative assembly is: Ans: 500 members

71. The state cabinet is controlled by : Ans: the Chief Minister

72. The minimum age to contest in the election of Legislative assembly: Ans: 25 yrs

73. The chief minister is appointed by : Ans: The governor of the state

74. The governor of a state acts as: Ans: The agent to the President

75.The Emoluments of the ministers in the state government are determined by: Ans: Legislative assembly

76. There is no provision for the impeachment of : Ans: The governor

77. The contingency fund of the state is operated by : Ans: Governor

78. Which body can be abolished but not dissolved: Ans: State legislative council

79. Which article of the constitution empowers the high court to issue writs of various kinds? Ans: Article 226

80. The chief minister of state cannot take part in the election of president if he is:
Ans: A member of a legislative council of the state

81. Which are the articles under the constitution authorizes the president to proclaim an emergency?
Ans: Article 352, 356 and 360 (Article352- National or War Emergency, Art-356 –State Emergency or Presidents Rule in
the states and Art-360- Financial Emergency)

82. When the emergency is declared the following fundamental rights is suspended, Ans: 19

83. How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the constitution? Ans: 3

84. Proclamation of emergency issued approved by the parliament will be in force for the period of : Ans: Six months

85. Breakdown of constitutional machinery in the state is popularly known as: Ans: President’s rule or state emergency

86. . Concept of ‘Creamy layer”, propounded by Supreme Court with regard to reservations, refers
Ans: Economically better-off people

87. To declare National emergency, a decision must be taken by the Ans: Cabinet

88. Financial emergency can be proclaimed under the article Ans: 360

89. Presidnet made a proclamation of emergency on grounds of internal disturbances for the 1st time in: Ans: 1975

90. Coalition government refers to: Ans: a multi-party government

91. The chief justice of India is appointed by Ans: The president of India

92. Judges of Supreme Court retire at the age of: Ans: 65 yrs

93. Who can seek the advisory opinion of the Supreme Court: Ans: President

94. Expand PIL Ans: Public interest litigation

95. Which article provides that law lay down by Supreme Court is binding on all courts of India: Ans: 141

96. Who interprets the Indian constitution? Ans: The Supreme Court

97. Original jurisdiction of the supreme court of India relates to: Ans: Disputes between states and union
98. In which case did Supreme Court restore the supremacy of Fundamental rights over directive principles of state policy:
Ans: Minerva Mills case

99. Who has power to establish common high court for two or more states and union territories: Ans: Parliament

100. Judicial review is exercised by the Supreme Court when a law violates Ans: the constitution

101. The concept of secular state implies: Ans: Neutrality of religion

102. The Indian constitution is recognized as Ans: Federal in form and unitary in spirit

103. What is the ultimate source of political power (authority) in India? Ans: People

104. By what procedure a new state is formed? Ans: Constitutional amendment

105. Article 356 of the constitution of India Provides for Ans: Proclamation of president rule in the state

106. How many subjects are there in the central, state and concurrent list? Ans: 97,66 and 47

107. The concept of concurrent list is borrowed from the constitution of : Ans: Australia

108. Reservation of appointment can be made under the article: Ans: 16(4)

109. Which commission recommended 27% reservations? Ans: mandal commission

110. Reservation of seats for SC’s and ST’s in the Loksabha was initially for: Ans: 10 yrs

111. The Mandal commission was appointed in Ans: 1978

Model question paper

1. Design of the National Flag was adopted by the constituent Assembly of India in-
(a) 21st July, 1948 (b) 21st July, 1950 (c) 21st July 1947 (d) 21st Aug., 1947
2. Who among the following was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian constitution ?
(a) Rajendra Prasad (b) Tej Bahadur Sapru (c) C. Rajgopalachari (d) B. R. Ambedkar
3. What is the special constitutional position of Jammu and Kashmir ?
(a) Indian laws are not applicable (b) It has its own constitution (c) It is not one of the integral part of India (d) it is above Indian
constitution
4. The Indian constitution closely follows the constitutional system of -
(a) USA (b) U. K (c) Switzerland (d) Russia
5. In a parliamentary form of government, real powers of the state are vested in the-
(a) council of ministers (b) President (c) Government (d) Parliament
6. The Directive Principles of state policy included in the constitution of India have been inspired by constitution of-
(a) U. S. A. (b) Ireland (c) Canada (d) Australia
7. What is the minimum permissible age for employment In any factory or mine ?
(a) 12 years (b) 14 years (c) 16 years (d) 18 years
8. Total number of members in a legislative council should not exceed that of a Legislative Assembly by-
a. 1/3rd b. 1/4th c. 1/5th d. 1/6th
9. Who is a highest Law Officer of a state ?
(a) Attorney General (b) Advocate General (c) Solicitor General (d) Secretary General
10. Which of the following is also called the "house of elders"
(a) Rajya Sabha (b) Lok Sabha (c) Gram Sabha (d) Vidhan Sabha
11.Members of the Union Public Service Commission function
(a) 60 years (b) 58 years (c) 62 years (d) 65 years
12. The first no confidence motion moved in the Lok Sabha after independence was in the year-
(a) 1954 (b) 1960 (c) 1963 (d) 1975
13. The Legislative Council in a state can be created or abolished by the-
(a)State Legislative alone (b) Parliament alone
(c) Parliament on recommendation of the state legislative (d) President on recommendation of the Governor
l4.The Union Territories get representation in-
(a) Lok Sabha (b) Rajya Sabha (c) Both houses of Parliament (d) None of these
15 In case of a deadlock between the two Houses of the parliament, the joint sitting is presided over by the-
(a) President (b) Vice-President (c) Speaker of Lok Sabha (d) Member of the Lok Sabha specially selected for the purpose
16. Joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament are held to-
(a) elect the President of India (b) elect the Vice-President
(c) adopt a constitution amending Bill (d) consider and pass a bill on which two Houses disagree
17. A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed by Rajya Sabha within-
(a) 14 days (b) 21 days (c) 1 month (d) 3 months
18. Parliament of India is composed of-
(a) Lok Sabha only (b) Rajya Sabha only (c) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (d) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President
19. When can the speaker exercise his right to vote In the House ?
(a) Whenever he desires (b)whenever the House desires (c) only in the event of equality of votes (d) whenever his party desires
20. Who presided over the meetings of the Rajya Sabha ?
(a) President (b) Vice-President (c) Prime Minister (d) Speaker
21.Parliament or a State Legislature can declare a seat vacant of a member absents himself without permission from the sessions
for-
(a) 30 days (b) 60 days (c) 90 days (d) 120 days
22. Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected according to
(a) cumulative vote system (b) single non-transferable vote system (c) single transferable vote system (d) none of these
23. Which of the following can be abolished but not dissolved ?
(a) Rajya Sabha (b) Municipal Bodies (c) State Legislative Council (d) None of these
24. Which of the following appointment is not made by the President of India ?
(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha (b) Chief Justice of India c) Chief of the Air Force (d) Chief of the Army
25. The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be preferred by-
(a) Rajya Sabha (b) Lok Sabha (c) Speaker of Lok Sabha and chairman of Rajya Sabha (d) Both Houses of Parliament
26. Under whose advice the President of India declares emergency under Article 352 ?
(a) Council of ministers (b) cabinet (c) Chief ministers of all states (d) Prime Minister
27. The President of India can be removed from his office by the-
(a) Prime Minister (b) Lok Sabha (c) Chief Justice of India (d) Parliament
28.Which subject was transferred from state list to concurrent list by the 42 nd amendment of the constitution ?
(a) Agriculture (b) Education (c) Irrigation (d) Local self government
29.Who has the constitutional authority to decide tax share of states ?
(a) Finance Minister (b) Finance Commission- (c) Planning Commission (d) Union Cabinet
30. For the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the Supreme Court may issue a
(a) Decree (b) ordinance (c) notification (d) writ
31.Which High Court has jurisdiction over the state Arunachal Pradesh ?
(a) Guwahati (b) Mumbai (c) Kolkata (d) Chandigarh
32. Which of the following writs may be issued to enforce a Fundamental Right ?
(a) Habeas corpus (b) Mandamus (c) Prohibition (d) All
33. Which of the following Articles deals with the Amendment to our constitution ?
(a) 356 (b) 368 (c) 370 (d) 372
34. In India, political parties are given recognization by-
(a) President (b) Law Commission (c) Speaker of Lok Sabha (d) Election Commission
35.The Election Commission does not conduct the elections to the-
(a) Lok Sabha (b) Rajya Sabha (c) Speaker (d) President's elections
36.Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India ?
(a) President (b) Prime Minister (c) Parliament (d) Chief Justice of India
37.Who among the following is authorised to declare elections of the Lok Sabha ?
(a) President (b) Prime Minister (c) Union Cabinet (d) Election Commission
38. The Panchayati Raj system was adopted to-
(a) make people aware of politics (b) decentralise the power of democracy (c) educate the peasants (d) none of these
39.Which of the following is a source of income of the Gram Panchayats ?
(a) Income Tax (b) Sales Tax (c) Professional Tax (d) Levy Duties
40. which of the following states was the Panchayati Raj first introduced ?
(a) Rajasthan (b) Gujarat (c) U. P (d) Bihar
41.In 1992 in which amendment the historic Panchayat Raj bill was adopted by the Parliament ?
(a) 70th (b) 72nd (c) 74th (d) 68th
42.Which of the following is not a source of revenue to the village panchayats ?
(a)Property Tax(b) House Tax (c)Land Tax (d) Vehicle Tax
43.Which is at the apex of the three-tier system of Panchi Raj ?
(a) Gram Sabha (b) Gram Panchayat (c) Zilla Parishad (d) Panchayat Samiti
44. Special representation in Panchayati Raj Institution given to
(a) Women (b) Co-operative societies (c) Backward classes (d) All of these
45.Which article of the constitution directs the government to organise Village Panchayats-
(a) Art-32 (b) Art-40 (c) Art-48 (d) Art-51
46.Planning Commission is a-
(a) Statutory body (b) Executive body (c) Autonomous body (d) None of these
47.Which of the following is not an essential element state-
(a) Population (b) Territory (c) Sovereignty (d) Democracy
48.The only President of India who was elected unanimously
(a) S. Radhakrishnan (b) Dr. Zakir Hussain (c) Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy (d) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
49. Protection of the interests of the minorities is envisaged in which of the folic policies ?
(a) 14 (b) 19 (c) 29 (d) 32
50.Territorial waters of India extends up to how many nautical miles ?
(a) 8 (b) 12 (c) 16 (d) 22
History of Rajya Sabha
• When was the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) first constituted? Ans: On 3 April 1952.
• When did the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) meet for the first time? Ans: On 13 May 1952.
• When was the Council of States named as Rajya Sabha in Hindi?
Ans: On 23 August 1954. The Chairman, Rajya Sabha made an announcement in the House that the Council of States would
now be called ‘Rajya Sabha’ in Hindi.
• Who was the first Chairman of Rajya Sabha? Ans: Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
• Who are the Chairman of Rajya Sabha who have held office consecutively for two terms?
Ans: Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the first Chairman of Rajya Sabha for two consecutive terms (13.5.1952 to 12.5.1962). Shri.
Mohammad Hamid Ansari is also continuing as the Vice-President of India for a second term (11.08.2007 to 10.08.2012 and
again from 11.08.2012 to 2017)
• Who was the first Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha?
Ans: Shri S.V.Krishnamoorthy Rao (31.5.1952 - 2.4.1956 & 25.4.1956 - 1.3.1962).

Composition of Rajya Sabha

• What is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha?
Ans: Two hundred and fifty (250), of which 238 are to be elected and 12 are to be
nominated by the President of India.
• What is the actual strength of Rajya Sabha?
Ans: Two hundred and forty five (245), of which 233 are elected and 12 are nominated.
• How many members does each state have in Rajya Sabha?
Ans: The allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha to the States is based on population. It is given in the Fourth Schedule to the
Constitution.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

The Supreme Court is the Apex court in India, Apex court means the highest court of law in a state (Country). The present
Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India is Justice
In case of India it is the Supreme Court at Delhi. Our constitution lays down the provisions for the establishment of an apex
court. In the hierarchy of courts High courts comes just below the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court has manifold vital functions.
1) It is the final authority for interpretation of the constitution
2) It is a court of record because the decisions and judgments of the supreme court have a precedence value and is binding
upon all other courts in India who must decide cases in the light of decisions and judgments of the supreme court.
3) It can declare any law passed by the legislature or bye laws or rules made by the executive if they violate the provisions of
the constitution as void (no value)
4) It decide cases involving center state disputes or disputes between two states.
5) It is the final court of appeal to where any dispute can go
6) Any citizen can move to supreme court under art 32 of the constitution for violation of his fundamental rights.
The Supreme court totally consist of 34 judges, of which 1 Chief Justice of India(CJI) and 33 other judges
The retirement age of supreme court judges is 65 years and for High Court judges is 62 years
Ranks of the persons as per Indian Constitution

Rank Persons

1 • President of India

2
• Vice-President of India

3
• Prime Minister

4
• Governors of states of India (within their respective States)

5
• Former Presidents

5A
• Deputy Prime Minister

6
• Chief Justice of India, Speaker of Lok Sabha,
 • Cabinet Ministers of the Union, Chief Ministers of States (within their respective States),
7
• Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission of India, Former Prime Ministers,

• Leaders of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, Holders of the Bharat Ratna.

8 • Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and High Commissioners of Commonwealth countries accredited to India,

• Chief Ministers of States (when outside their respective States), Governors of States (when outside their respective States).

9 • Judges of Supreme Court of India(Justices of India), Chief Election Commissioner,

• Comptroller and Auditor General, Chairman Union Public Service Commission. Chairman, National Green Tribunal(NGT)

10
• Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Deputy Chief Ministers of States, Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha,

• Members of the Planning Commission, Ministers of States of the Union.

11
• Lieutenant Governors within their respective Union Territories, Attorney General of India, Cabinet Secretary.

12
• General of the Indian Army, Air Chief Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Admiral of the Indian navy.

13
• Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers Plenipotentiary accredited to India.

14
• Chief Justices of States, Chairman and Speakers of State Legislatures (within their respective States).

• Chief Ministers of Union Territories within their respective Union Territories,

15
• Cabinet Ministers in States (within their respective States),

• Chief Executive Councillor Delhi (within their respective Union Territories), Deputy Ministers of the Union.

16
• Officiating Chiefs of Staff holding the rank of Lieutenant General or equivalent rank.

• Judges of State High Courts of India(Justices of States), Chairman, Central Administrative Tribunal,
17
• Chairman, Minorities Commission, Chairman, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission,

• Judicial Members, National Green Tribunal (NGT)

• Cabinet Ministers in States (outside their respective States), Speakers of Legislative Assemblies in Union Territories,

• Chairmen and Speakers of State Legislatures (outside their respective States),

18 • Chairmen, Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission, Ministers of State in States (within their respective States),

• Deputy Chairmen and Deputy Speakers of State Legislatures (within their respective States),

• Ministers of Union Territories and Executive Councillors of Delhi (within their respective Union Territories),

• Chairman of Delhi Metropolitan Council (within their respective Union Territories).

SESSIONS OF THE PARLIAMENT

The period during which the House meets to conduct its business is called session(meeting). The Parliament must meet at least
twice a year. In India, the Parliament conducts 3 sessions each year
a) Budget Session – February to May
 b) Monsoon session – July to September
c) Winter Session November to December
The Attorney General of India is the Indian Government’s Chief Legal Advisor and its primary lawyer in Supreme Court India.
Solicitor General and the Additional Solicitor General of India is subordinate to the Attorney General for India advise the
Government and appear on behalf the Union of India in terms of law officers. But Solicitor General always has to assist the
attorney general both are appointed by the president. For the state Government the Advocate General is the legal Advisor of
state government appointed by the governor of the state

The parliament is bicameral consisting of two Houses ( Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) it has a sanctioned strength of 543 in Lok
Sabha excluding the 2 nominees from the Anglo-India felt desirable and 245 in Rajya Sabha including the 12 nominees from
the expertise of different fields of science, culture, art and history.

The State Legislature is bicameral and consist of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council. The term of office of
members of Legislative Assembly is 5 years and the term of a member of Legislative Council 6 years. The Legislative Council is a
permanent body with 1/3rd of its member retiring every 2 years in rotation.

Borrowed Features in indian constitution

1. From which Country Indian Constitution borrowed Fundamental Rights ? Ans : America (USA)
2. From which Country Indian Constitution borrowed Preamble ? Ans : America (USA)
3. From which Country Indian Constitution borrowed written Constitution ? Ans : America (USA)
4. From which Country Indian Constitution borrowed Fundamental Duties ? Ans : Russia (USSR)
5. From which Country Indian Constitution borrowed five years Plan ? Ans : Russia (USSR)
6. From which Country Indian Constitution borrowed Amendment of constitution ? Ans : South Africa
7. From which Country Indian Constitution borrowed Directive Priciples of State Policy(DPSP) ? Ans : Ireland
8. From which Country Indian Constitution borrowed federal system ? Ans : Canada

1. The Present Chief Justice of India - D Y Chandrachud

2. The present President of India - Droupadi Murmu
3. The present vice- President of India - Jagdeep Kumar
4. Chief Justice of High Court of Karnataka - Prasanna B.Varale
5. The present Chief Election Commissioner of India – Rajiv Kumar