Indian Constitution Sample Questions

Indian Constitution - Sample Questions

• Source of India's Union of States concept: The idea of a Union of States in the Indian Constitution was derived from the Constitution of Belgium.
• Part dealing with Official Language: Part XVII, encompassing Articles 343 to 351, outlines India's official language provisions.
• Article separating judiciary and executive: Article 50 directs the State to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services
• Right to move freely throughout India: Article 19 of the Indian Constitution covers the right to move freely throughout the territory of India, part of the Right to Freedom.
• Quorum for Lok Sabha meetings: A quorum for a Lok Sabha meeting requires one-tenth of the total members present.
• Fundamental Rights: The Indian Constitution provides six fundamental rights.
• Anti-Defection Law: The tenth schedule of the Indian Constitution governs provisions relating to the Anti-Defection Law.
• Finance commission's foundation: Article 280 establishes the foundation for the Finance Commission.
• Right to Privacy: Article 21 (Right to Freedom) of the Indian Constitution now includes the right to privacy as fundamental rights. The right to privacy is a basic part of Article 2 which protects the life and liberty of the citizens.
• Annual report for State Public Service Commission: Article 320 prescribes for submission of an annual report of the work done by the State Public Service Commission.
• Citizenship provisions: Citizenship provisions are included in Part II of the Indian Constitution.
• Habeas Corpus: Habeas Corpus is associated with the Fundamental Rights part of the Indian Constitution.
• Federal System Source: The concept of federalism is taken from the Constitution of Canada.
• Directive Principles (Promotion of international peace): Article 51 states the directive principles of state policy on 'Promotion of international peace and security'. Directive Principles of State Policy are fundamental obligations of the states to its citizens and the duties and the rights of the citizens to the State.
• Taxes distributed between Centre and States: Article 270 describes how taxes are levied and collected by the centre but distributed between the Centre and the states.
• Presidential Pardons: Article 72 empowers the President to grant pardons.
• Voting age reduced: The 61st Constitutional Amendment reduced the voting age to 18 years for Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly elections.
• Panchayat Raj: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment led to the beginning of the Panchayat Raj in India.
• Imposition of President's Rule: Article 356 outlines the imposition of President's rule.
• Vice President's office: The provision for the office of Vice-President in India derives from the structures of American, and or other nations' constitutions.
• Council of Ministers: Article 74 outlines provisions relating to the Council of Ministers.
• Fundamental Rights Article: Articles 12-35 deal with Fundamental Rights, part of Part III of the Constitution.
• Lok Sabha Seat Increase: The 35th Amendment increased Lok Sabha seats from from 525 to 545.
• Criminal Procedure Code: The Criminal Procedure Code came into existence on April 1, 1974.
• Presidential Pardons: Article 72 grants pardons to any individual.
• Chief Minister's Duties: Article 167 relates to the Chief Minister's duties regarding information furnished to the Governor.
• Law-making influences: The law-making process in India was inspired by the Australian constitution.
• Inter-State Council: The President may establish the Inter-State Council.
• Lokayukta and Uplokayukta Appointment: Lokayukta and Uplokayukta are appointed by the Governor or Lieutenant Governor of the concerned state/UT.
• Electronic Voting Machines (EVM): EVMs were first used in 1998.
• Scheduled Languages: Scheduled languages are covered in Schedule VIII.
• Fundamental Rights: Articles 12 - 35 deal with fundamental rights and are listed in part III of the constitution. They constitute six fundamental rights for citizens.
• Supreme Court Composition: The Supreme Court originally consisted of a Chief Justice and 7 other judges.
• President's Ordinance Power: The President's power to issue ordinances is an executive power.
• Supreme Court Jurisdiction Enlargement: The Parliament can enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court by resolution.
• Preamble Significance: The Preamble is the soul of the constitution.

Other Details

• Retirement Age of Chief Justice: 65 years
• Part of Constitution concerning Government in States: Part VI of the Indian Constitution deals with the Government in the states.
• Supreme Court Writ Power: Article 226 empowers the High Court to issue writs to ensure citizens' rights.
• Electoral College for Vice-President: The electoral college for the election of the Vice-President comprises of members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and members of state Legislative assemblies.
• Economic Intelligence Council (EIC) chairman: The Finance minister chairs the Economic Intelligence Council (EIC).
• Gram-Panchayats: Schedule 11 of the Indian Constitution includes the details concerning gram panchayats.

Test your knowledge on the Indian Constitution with this quiz that covers various important articles and provisions. From the Union of States concept to Fundamental Rights, each question is designed to enhance your understanding of India's constitutional framework.