Indian Constitution Quiz PDF

1. In which part of the Indian Constitution are the Directive Principles of State Policy mentioned? **Ans.** Part IV 2. What is the main purpose of the Directive Principles of State Policy?\ **Ans:** To guide the government in creating policies and laws aimed at establishing...

1. In which part of the Indian Constitution are the Directive Principles of State Policy mentioned? **Ans.** Part IV 2. What is the main purpose of the Directive Principles of State Policy?\ **Ans:** To guide the government in creating policies and laws aimed at establishing a just society. 3. Are the Directive Principles of State Policy justiciable in a court of law?\ **Ans:** No, they are non-justiciable. 4. Which article of the Indian Constitution directs the State to secure a social order for the promotion of the welfare of the people?\ **Ans:** Article 38 5. The promotion of international peace and security is mentioned in which article of the DPSP?\ **Ans:** Article 51 6. Which part of the Directive Principles focuses on providing free and compulsory education for children?\ **Ans:** Article 45 7. How do the Directive Principles of State Policy differ from Fundamental Rights?\ **Ans:** Fundamental Rights are justiciable and legally enforceable, while Directive Principles are non-justiciable guidelines for the State. 8. Which political ideology heavily influenced the Directive Principles of State Policy?\ **Ans:** Socialism and Gandhian philosophy. 9. What is the relationship between the Directive Principles and economic equality?\ **Ans:** The Directive Principles aim to minimize wealth and income disparities and promote equal opportunities for all. 10. From which constitution Directive Principle has been borrowed? Ans. Constitution of Ireland 11. In which part of the Indian Constitution are the Fundamental Duties mentioned?\ **Ans:** Part IVA 12. How many Fundamental Duties are listed in the Indian Constitution?\ **Ans:** 11 13. Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution by which Constitutional Amendment?\ **Ans:** 42nd Amendment, 1976 14. Are Fundamental Duties enforceable by law?\ **Ans:** No, they are non-justiciable. 15. How do the Fundamental Duties encourage the promotion of scientific temper?\ **Ans:** They include the duty to develop a scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform. 16. What is the significance of Fundamental Duties in a democratic society like India?\ **Ans:** They remind citizens of their responsibilities towards the nation and promote a sense of discipline and commitment to public welfare. 17. Which article of the Indian Constitution talks about the existence of President in India? Ans: Art. 52 18. According to article 56 what is the tenure of President of India? Ans. 5 years. 19. Which article deals with the pardoning power of President? Ans: Article 72 20. Which article of Indian constitution deals with the National Emergency power of President? Ans: Artice 352 21. Which article deals with the Impeachment procedure of President? Ans: 61 22. What is the primary function of a legislature?\ **Ans:** To make, amend, and repeal laws. 23. In a parliamentary system like India, what are the two houses of the national legislature called?\ **Ans:** Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States). 24. Which Article talks about the composition of Lok Sabha? Ans: Art. 81 25. Which article talks about the composition of Rajya Sabha? Ans: Article 80 26. Who is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha?\ **Ans:**The Speaker. 27. What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?\ **Ans:** 250 members. 28. What is the term of office for members of the Lok Sabha?\ **Ans:** 5 years. 29. Which part of the Indian Parliament can propose a Money Bill?\ **Ans:** Only the Lok Sabha. 30. In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament on a bill, how is the deadlock resolved?\ **Ans:** Through a Joint Sitting of both houses, presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. 31. What is the role of the President in the legislative process?\ **Ans:** The President can give assent, withhold assent, or return a bill for reconsideration (except Money Bills). 32. What is a bicameral legislature?\ **Ans:** A legislature with two houses or chambers. 33. Which house of the Indian Parliament is considered a permanent body and why?\ **Ans:** Rajya Sabha, because it is not subject to dissolution, and one-third of its members retire every two years. 34. How are the members of the Lok Sabha elected?\ **Ans:** They are directly elected by the people of India through general elections. 35. What is the role of a legislative committee?\ **Ans:** To examine detailed aspects of legislative proposals, government policy, and administration 36. In India, which authority has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?\ **Ans:** The President of India, on the advice of the Prime Minister. 37. What is a Money Bill, and which house has exclusive power over it?\ **Ans:** A Money Bill deals solely with taxation or government spending, and it can only be introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha. 38. What is the term of office for a Rajya Sabha member?\ **Ans:** 6 years, with one-third of the members retiring every two years. 39. Who is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha?\ **Ans:** The Vice President of India. 40. Can the Rajya Sabha be dissolved like the Lok Sabha?\ **Ans:** No, the Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved. 41. What special power does the Rajya Sabha have under Article 249 of the Constitution?\ **Ans:** The Rajya Sabha can authorize the Parliament to legislate on matters in the State List by passing a resolution with a two-thirds majority. 42. The Parliament is made up of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. **Ans:** The President + lok sabha+ rajya sabha 43. What is the maximum number of members in Lok Sabbha? **Ans:** 550 44. How many members are nominated by the President in the Rajya Sabha? **Ans:** 12 45. What is the minimum age to become the member of Lok Sabha? **Ans:** 25 46. What is the minimum age to become the member of Rajya Sabha? **Ans**: 30 47. Which article discuss about the existence of Prime Minister in india? Ans: Article 74 48. Who is the head of the government? Ans: Prime Minister 49. Which article talks about the existence of Parliament in India? Ans: Article 79