Indian Constitution Quiz

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Who among the following was the President of the Constituent Assembly?

Sardar Patel

Pt. J. Nehru

Dr. Rajendra Prasad (correct)

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar

Who was the chairman of the drafting committee of the Constitution?

Rajendra Prasad

B.R. Ambedkar (correct)

Frank Anthony

Moti Lal Nehru

Prof. K.C. Wheare said that our constitution is at most:

Federal Structure

Quasi Federal (correct)

Strong Federation

Weak Federation

Under the Constitution of India, all aspects of family law are in the:

Concurrent list Signup and view all the answers

How many articles are there in the Indian Constitution?

395 Signup and view all the answers

The constitution of India was framed by the constituent Assembly under:

The Cabinet mission Plan of 1946 Signup and view all the answers

The idea of a Constituent Assembly was put forward for the first time by:

M. N. Roy Signup and view all the answers

The composition of the Constituent Assembly was:

389 Signup and view all the answers

The members of the Constituent Assembly were:

Elected by the legislatures of various provinces and nominated by the rulers of the princely states Signup and view all the answers

Who among the following was the Constitutional Advisor of the Constituent Assembly?

Sir B. N. Rau Signup and view all the answers

How many seats were allotted to British India and to the princely states?

296 from British India and 93 from the princely states Signup and view all the answers

The Indian federation is based on the pattern of:

Canada Signup and view all the answers

What is the true meaning of 'Secular'?

All religions are equal in the eyes of the government Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'social equality' in the Indian Constitution?

Equal opportunities for all sections of societies Signup and view all the answers

Who among the following said that the preamble of the Indian Constitution is 'The Keynote of the Constitution'?

Ernest Barker Signup and view all the answers

The language of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution is taken from the constitution of......

Australia Signup and view all the answers

The three types of justice referred to in the Preamble of the Constitution are:

Social, economic and political Signup and view all the answers

The basic structure of the Constitution of India is contained in:

Preamble Signup and view all the answers

The idea of the Preamble has been borrowed from the Constitution of which foreign country?

USA Signup and view all the answers

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution aims at securing:

Dignity of individual and unity and integrity of the nation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right?

Equal pay for equal work Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following Articles contain the right to religious freedom?

25-28 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can a court issue for enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

A writ Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is correct with respect to 'Right against exploitation'?

Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Constitution of India

The President of the Constituent Assembly was Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
The chairman of the drafting committee of the Constitution was Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Prof. K.C. Wheare described the Indian constitution as "Quasi Federal".
Aspects of family law are governed under the Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution.
The Indian Constitution has 395 Articles.
The Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 initiated the framing of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly.
The idea of a Constituent Assembly was first proposed by M.N. Roy.
The Constituent Assembly comprised 389 members.
The members of the Constituent Assembly were elected by the legislatures of various provinces and nominated by the rulers of the princely states.
Sir B.N. Rau was the Constitutional Advisor of the Constituent Assembly.
The Constituent Assembly had 296 members from British India and 93 members from the princely states.
The Indian federation is based on the model of Canada's federal structure.
Secularism in the Indian Constitution implies equal treatment of all religions by the government.
"Social equality" in the Indian constitution means equal opportunities for all sections of society.
The preamble of the Indian Constitution is referred to as "The Keynote of the Constitution" by Ernest Barker.
The language of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution is derived from the Constitution of Australia.
The three types of justice mentioned in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution are social, economic, and political.
The basic structure of the Indian Constitution is enshrined in the Preamble.
The idea of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of the USA.
The Preamble aims to secure the dignity of individuals and the unity and integrity of the nation.

Fundamental Rights

The right to equal pay for equal work is NOT a Fundamental Right in India.
Articles 25 to 28 of the Indian Constitution pertain to the right to religious freedom.
A writ can be issued by a court to enforce Fundamental Rights.
"Right against exploitation" includes the prohibition of trafficking in human beings and forced labor.

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Test your knowledge on the Constitution of India, its drafting, and key figures involved in its formation. This quiz covers important aspects such as the members of the Constituent Assembly and fundamental characteristics of the Constitution. See how well you understand this foundational document of India's democracy.