Indian Constitution Quiz
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Which document exercised the most profound influence on the Indian Constitution?

  • Government of India Act, 1935 (correct)
  • UN Charter
  • US Constitution
  • British Constitution
  • When was the Indian Constitution enacted and adopted?

  • 26.01.1949
  • 26.10.1949
  • 26.12.1949 (correct)
  • 26.11.1949
  • Which of the following is not a condition for becoming a citizen of India?

  • By Descent
  • Through acquisition of property (correct)
  • By Birth
  • By Naturalization
  • Who is competent to prescribe conditions for the acquisition of Citizenship?

    <p>Parliament and State Legislatures Jointly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were the Directive Principles of State Policies incorporated into the constitution?

    <p>Raise the living standards of the weaker sections of the society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word was added to the Preamble of the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?

    <p>Socialist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who referred to India as 'Bharat' under the Indian Constitution?

    <p>Bharat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which article can citizens enforce their Fundamental Rights before the Supreme Court?

    <p>Art 32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who quoted 'Freedom is my birthright'?

    <p>L. Tilak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum age required for casting a vote in India?

    <p>18</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which article of the Indian Constitution does the Preamble indicate the sovereign nature of the Constitution?

    <p>The sovereign of the Indian Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which writ is issued to public corporations, public authorities, or lower Courts to direct them to perform their public duty?

    <p>Writ of Mandamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who headed the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?

    <p>B.R. Ambedkar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which case is known for establishing the doctrine of basic structure of the Indian Constitution?

    <p>Keshavananda Bharati Case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the power of the President to suspend a death sentence temporarily?

    <p>Reprieve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many types of justice are referred to in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

    <p>Social, economic and political</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which country did India borrow the idea of Directive Principles of State Policy?

    <p>Republic of Ireland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is not entitled to form a union?

    <p>Police</p> Signup and view all the answers

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