Q1. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution declares India as:
a) A federal state
b) A sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic
c) A monarchy
d) A sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic monarchy
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Correct Answer: b) A sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic
Explanation: The Preamble to the Constitution of India outlines the philosophical foundations of the country, declaring India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic, emphasizing the commitment to justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Q2. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
a) Part I
b) Part II
c) Part III
d) Part IV
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Correct Answer: c) Part III
Explanation: Part III of the Indian Constitution contains Articles 12 to 35, which enumerate the Fundamental Rights available to the citizens of India, ensuring civil liberties such that all Indians can lead their lives in peace and harmony as citizens of India.
Q3. Who is known as the ‘Father of the Indian Constitution’?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
d) Sardar Patel
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Correct Answer: c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is widely regarded as the Father of the Indian Constitution due to his pivotal role as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly.
Q4. The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the constitution of which country?
a) USA
b) Ireland
c) Canada
d) Australia
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Correct Answer: b) Ireland
Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy, listed in Part IV of the Indian Constitution, were borrowed from the Irish Constitution. They are guidelines for the framing of laws by the government.
Q5. How many times has the Preamble of the Indian Constitution been amended?
a) Never
b) Once
c) Twice
d) Thrice
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Correct Answer: b) Once
Explanation: The Preamble of the Indian Constitution has been amended only once, in 1976, during the Emergency, by the 42nd Amendment, which added the words “Socialist”, “Secular”, and “Integrity”.
Q6. Which Amendment Act introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
a) 100th Amendment Act
b) 101st Amendment Act
c) 102nd Amendment Act
d) 103rd Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: b) 101st Amendment Act
Explanation: The 101st Amendment Act of 2016 introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is a comprehensive indirect tax on manufacture, sale, and consumption of goods and services throughout India, to replace taxes levied by the central and state governments.
Q7. Right to Education is guaranteed under which Article of the Indian Constitution?
a) Article 21
b) Article 21A
c) Article 24
d) Article 45
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Correct Answer: b) Article 21A
Explanation: Article 21A, added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002, provides for free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right.
Q8. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?
a) Article 15
b) Article 17
c) Article 18
d) Article 19
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Correct Answer: b) Article 17
Explanation: Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes ‘untouchability’ and forbids its practice in any form. It is one of the few provisions in the Constitution that is enforceable by a court on its own.
Q9. The President of India is elected by:
a) Direct vote of the people
b) Members of Lok Sabha only
c) Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies
d) Members of Rajya Sabha only
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Correct Answer: c) Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies
Explanation: The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both houses of Parliament, and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States and Union territories.
Q10. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the recognized languages?
a) First Schedule
b) Second Schedule
c) Sixth Schedule
d) Eighth Schedule
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Correct Answer: d) Eighth Schedule
Explanation: The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the recognized languages of India. It originally included 14 languages, but has since been expanded to include 22 languages.