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Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore Indian Constitution – Sample 1. In Indian Constitution, the idea of "A Union of States in the Indian Constitution" has been derived from a. Constitution of Belgium b. The Australian Constitution c. Constitution of Colombia d....

Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore Indian Constitution – Sample 1. In Indian Constitution, the idea of "A Union of States in the Indian Constitution" has been derived from a. Constitution of Belgium b. The Australian Constitution c. Constitution of Colombia d. Constitution of Bhutan 2. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Official Language? a. XVII b. XVI c. X d. XV Explanation: Part XVII of the Indian Constitution incorporates Articles 343 to Article 351 has provisions to deal with the official language of India. 3. Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State? a. Article 58 b. Article 44 c. Article 52 d. Article 50 4. The right to move freely throughout the territory of India comes under which Article of the Indian Constitution? a. Article 11 b. Article 13 c. Article 19 d. Article 22 Explanation: Right to move freely throughout the territory of India comes under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution. It comes under the Right to Freedom. 5. What is the quorum to constitute a meeting of Lok Sabha? a. Half of the total members of the House b. A quarter of the total members of the House c. One- fifth of the total members of the House d. One-tenth of the total members of the House 6. How many Fundamental Rights have been provided by the Constitution of India? a. Eight b. Nine c. Five d. Six Explanation: The Constitution of India has provided six Fundamental Rights. These are the given six fundamental rights provided by the Indian Constitution. Right to equity Right to Liberty Right against exploitation Right to freedom of religion Cultural and educational rights Right to Constitutional remedy 7. How many fundamental duties are noticed in the Constitution of India? a. Nine b. Eleven c. Eight d. Eleven 8. Which of the given schedules of the Indian Constitution includes the Provision regarding Anti-Defection Law? a. Sixth schedule b. Seventh schedule c. Tenth schedule d. Eleventh schedule Explanation: The tenth schedule of the Indian Constitution contains Provisions regarding Anti-Defection Law." It was put by the 52nd Amendment of the Constitution in 1985. 9. The foundation of the Finance commission is laid down under which of the given articles? a. Article 202 b. Article 280 c. Article 263 d. Article 231 10. Which of the Indian Constitution's given Article has the right to privacy been incorporated as fundamental rights? a. Article 15 b. Article 17 c. Article 21 d. Article 23 Explanation: Article 21 (Right to Freedom) of the Indian Constitution has the right to privacy been incorporated as fundamental rights. The right to privacy is a basic part of Article 2 that protects the life and liberty of the citizens. 11. Which of the given Article of the Indian Constitution prescribes for the submission of an annual report of the work done by the State Public Service Commission? a. Article 320 b. Article 323 c. Article 326 d. Article 330 12. In which part of the Indian Constitution, we find the provisions relating to citizenship? a. Part II b. Part V c. Part VI d. Part IV Explanation: Citizenship is listed in the Union List under the Indian Constitution. It comes under the exclusive jurisdiction of Parliament. 13. Habeas Corpus is associated with which of the given part of the Indian Constitution? a. Preamble b. Fundamental Rights c. Directive Principles of State Policy d. Fundamental Duties 14. Federalism is taken in the Indian Constitution form which of the following countries? a. Germany b. Canada c. Australia d. Italy Explanation: Federalism taken in the Indian Constitution form Canada. 15. Which Article of the Indian Constitution states the directive principles of state policy on 'Promotion of international peace and security? a. Article 57 b. Article 51 c. Article 59 d. Article 49 Explanation: Article 51 of the Indian Constitution states the directive principles of state policy on 'Promotion of international peace and security Directive principle of the state policy Directive Principles of State Policy prescribe the fundamental obligations of the states to its citizens and the duties and the rights of the citizens to the State. In other words, we can say that the Directive Principles of State Policy are aimed at creating social and economic conditions under which the citizens can lead a good life. The idea of the Directive principle of the state policy was adopted from the Constitution of Ireland. 16. Which Article of the Indian Constitution describes the Taxes are levied and collected by the center but distributed between the Centre and the states? a. Article 322 b. Article 270 c. Article 318 d. Article 251 17. Which of the given Articles of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to grant pardons to any person? a. Article 41 b. Article 72 c. Article 27 d. Article 91 Explanation: Article 72 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to grant pardons to any person. It is granted to ant individuals in the case where- Punishment is by the Military Court Punishment or sentence is for an offense against a Union law. The pardoning power of the President does not depend upon the Judiciary, it is executive power. In the case of pardons, President is not bound to given any reasons for his order, but the power is to be exercised on the advice of the councils of ministers. 18. How much time did it take for the creation of the Indian Constitution? a. 2 years 3 months 26 days b. 2 years 11 months 18 days c. 2 years 6 months 23 days d. 2 years 5 months 11 days 19. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights? a. Article 351 b. Article 71 c. Article 12 - 35 d. Article 46 - 59 Explanation: Article 12 - 35 of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights. It is described in part III of the Indian Constitution. The Constitution of India guarantees six fundamental rights to all citizens. These are the given six fundamental rights provided by the Indian Constitution. Right to equity Right to Liberty Right against exploitation Right to freedom of religion Cultural and educational rights Right to Constitutional remedy 20. The number of Lok Sabha seats were raised from 525 to 545 by which of the given amendment? a. 56th b. 48th c. 31st d. 35th 22) The doctrine of "Basic Structure" was evolved in which of the given case? a. Madhav Jiwaji Rao Scindia case b. Kesavananda Bharti case c. Champakam Dorairajan case d. Golaknath case 24) The code of Criminal Procedure was coming into existence on a. 26 January 1946 b. 01 March 1973 c. 24 April 1955 d. 01 April 1974 25) Which of the given Articles of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to grant pardons to any person? a. Article 41 b. Article 72 c. Article 27 d. Article 91 26) Which of the given Articles of the Indian Constitution is regarding the duties of the Chief Minister with respect to the furnishing of information to the Governor? a. Article 167  b. Article 195 c. Article 187 d. Article 165 27) The law-making procedure in the Indian Constitution has been inconsiderably influenced by the Constitution of -----? a. Australia b. Japan c. North Korea d. UK 28) An inter-state council may be established by a. The Prime Minister b. The Chief Justice of India c. The President d. The National Development Council 29) Who among the following appoints the Lokayukta and Uplokayukta? a. President b. Prime Minister c. Vice President d. Governor or Lieutenant Governor the concerned state/UT 30) EVM (Electronic Voting Machine) was first used in which year? a. 1992 b. 1973 c. 1982 d. 1980 32) Which schedule of the Indian Constitution is about scheduled languages? a. X b. VIII c. IX  d. VI 33) Which of the following Constitutional Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years for the Lok Sabha and state legislative assembly elections? a. 57th b. 48th c. 61st d. 49th 34) Which of the given amendment in the Indian Constitution led to the beginning of Panchayat Raj in India? a. 73rd b. 64th c. 62nd d. 69th 35) Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the imposition of the President's rule? a. Article 344 b. Article 356 c. Article 375 d. Article 344 36) The provision of office of Vice President in the Indian Constitution is taken from which country? a. Russia b. Bangladesh c. America d. Italy 37) Which of the given article of the Indian Constitution mentions the provision of Council of Minister for aid and advice of the President of India? a. Article 63 b. Article 74 c. Article 77 d. Article 66 38) Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights? a. Article 351 b. Article 71 c. Article 12 - 35 d. Article 46 - 59 39) The Rajya Sabha can delay the Money Bill sent for its consideration by the Lok Sabha for a maximum period of a. 16 days b. 14 days c. 10 days d. 7 days 40) The number of Lok Sabha seats were raised from 525 to 545 by which of the given amendment? a. 56th b. 48th c. 31st d. 35th 41) Which of the given article of the Indian Constitution deals with National Commission for Scheduled Castes? a. Article 343 b. Article 355 c. Article 338 d. Article 333 42) The DPSP (Directive Principle of State Policy) in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from which country? a. Australia b. USA c. Russia d. Ireland. 43) Which of the given Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the High court to issue writs? a. Article 223 b. Article 229 c. Article 232 d. Article 226 44) The electoral college for the election of the Vice-President comprises of? a. All the members of the Lok Sabha b. Members of state Legislative assemblies c. All the members of the Rajya Sabha d. Both option a and c 45) Which of the given article of the Indian Constitution, the provision of Election Commission is mentioned? a. Article 320 b. Article 324 c. Article 330 d. Article 336 46) Who is the chairman of the Economic Intelligence Council (EIC)? a. President b. Prime Minister c. Chief Justice of India d. Finance Minister 47) Which of the given schedule of the Indian Constitution is included the "Gram-Panchayats"? a. Schedule 10 b. Schedule 11 c. Schedule 12 d. Schedule 13 48) In ____________, the President of India can keep a bill for an indefinite period. a. Pocket Veto b. Regular Veto c. Absolute Veto d. All of these 49) As per the Indian Constitution, the retirement age of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India is? a. 52 years b. 55 years c. 60 Years d. 65 years 50) Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Government in the states? a. Part IV b. Part VI c. Part V d. Part IX 51. Which of the following is described as the ‘Soul of the Constitution’? A. Fundamental Rights B. Fundamental Duties C. Directive Principles of State Policy D. Preamble 52. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is based on A. Philosophy of India B. ‘Objectives Resolution’ drafted & moved by Pandit Nehru C. Indian Culture D. Religious Concept 53. The term ‘We’ in Preamble means A. Indian Government B. Supreme Courts C. Indian Parliament D. The People of India 54. Indian Constitution ensures ‘Justice’ in which of the following form A. Social B. Economic C. Political D. All of the above 55. Preamble has been amended by which Amendment Act? A. 27th Constitutional Amendment B. 42nd Constitutional Amendment C. 44th Constitutional Amendment D. 40th Constitutional Amendment 56. In which case, the Supreme Court specifically opined that Preamble is ‘not’ a part of the Constitution? A. Berubari Union case B. Kesavanada Bharati case C. Both (a) & (b) D. None of the above 57. In which case, the Supreme Court rejected the earlier opinion and held that Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution? A. Berubari Union case B. Kesavanada Bharati case C. Both (a) & (b) D. None of the above 58. The Preamble states that the Constitution derives its authority from A. Indian Culture B. Government of India C. The People of India D. Princely states 59. As per Preamble, date of adoption of the Constitution is A. 26th January 1950 B. 26th November 1949 C. 11th December 1946 D. None of the above 60. 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976) added which of the terms to the Preamble A. Socialist B. Secular C. Sovereign D. Both a and c 61. Which part of the Indian Constitution expressly declares that India is a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic? A. Fundamental Rights B. Directive Principles of State Policy C. Preamble D. Fundamental Duties 62. ‘Economic Justice’ as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in A. the Preamble and the Fundamental Rights B. the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy C. the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy D. None of the Above 63. The correct sequence of the following words in the Preamble is A. Sovereign, Democratic, Socialist, Secular, Republic B. Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic C. Sovereign, Socialist, Democratic, Secular, Republic D. None of these 64. The Constitution of which country was the first to begin with a Preamble? A. USA B. India C. Britain D. Canada 65. The ideal of Justice (Social, Economic and Political) in the Preamble draws its inspiration from A. Russian Revolution B. American Civil War C. French Revolution D. Japanese Constitution 66. The ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity in the Preamble have been taken from A. French Revolution B. Russian Revolution C. American Civil War D. None of the above 67. Which of the following is true about Preamble? A. It is a source of power to legislature and a source of prohibition upon the powers of legislature. B. It is justiciable. C. Its provisions are enforceable in courts of law. D. None of the above. 68. What does the term ‘Secular’ mean in the Indian context? A. All religions are equal in the eyes of the government and the State does not uphold any particular religion as its official religion. B. Special importance to a religion related to minorities. C. One religion is promoted by the government. D. None of the following. 69. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment added which of the following 4words in the Preamble? A. Socialist B. Secular C. Integrity D. All of the above 70. Which of the following words in not mentioned in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution? A. Sovereign B. Socialist C. Democratic D. Indians 71. The word ‘Sovereign’ mentioned in the Preamble implies_____ A. India is an Independent State. B. India is neither a dependency nor a dominion of any other nation. C. India is free to conduct its own affairs (both internal and external). D. All of the above. 72. Which of the following statements is/are true? A. India’s membership of the Commonwealth of Nations does not affect India’s Sovereignty in any manner. B. India’s membership of United Nations Organization (UNO) does not limit India’s Sovereignty. C. India can either acquire a foreign territory or cede a part of its territory in favor of a foreign state. D. All of the above. 73. Till now, the Preamble to the Constitution of India has been amended for how many times? A. Once B. Twice C. Thrice D. Never 74. In which of the following, are the basic aims and objectives of the Indian Constitution discussed? A. Part -1 B. Preamble C. Part –II D. Schedule 75. Which among the following statements is incorrect? A. The objective resolution passed by Pt. Nehru was what became the Preamble to the Constitution of India. B. Preamble is enforceable in the court of law. C. Preamble has been amended only once in 1976. D. Preambles proves that the sovereignty lies ultimately with the Indian People. 76. 42nd Constitutional Amendment was done in which year? A. 1976 B. 1966 C. 1986 D. 1972 77. Which among the following was the outcome of Kesavananda Bharati v/s State of Kerala case, 1973? A. Preamble is a part of the Indian Constitution and subject to amending power of the Parliament. B. Preamble is not a part of the Indian Constitution and not subject to amending power of the Parliament. C. Preamble is a part of the Constitution but not subject to amending power of the parliament. D. Preamble is not a part of the Constitution but is subject to the amending power of the Parliament. 78. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution aims at securing A. Dignity of Individual and Unity & Integrity of the nation. B. Fundamental Rights to all individuals. C. Fundamental Rights to the citizens of India. D. Security of tenure to all government servants. 79. What is the meaning of ‘equality’ in the Indian Constitution? A. Lack of opportunities B. Lack of equality C. Absence of special privileges to any section of the society, and provision of adequate opportunities for all individuals without any discrimination. D. None of the above. 80. Which of the following terms was not included in a “union of trinity” by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in his concluding speech in the Constituent Assembly? A. Liberty B. Flexibility C. Equality D. Fraternity 81. The philosophy underlying the Indian constitution was embodied quite early in the Objective Resolution, which was moved in the first session of the Constituent Assembly (on 13 December 1946) by: A. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel C. Chakravarti Rajagopalachari D. Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar 81. Clause (4) of Article 15 has been added to the Constitution by A. The Constitution First Amendment Act. B. The Constitution Second Amendment Act C. The Constitution Fourth Amendment Act. D. The Constitution Sixth Amendment Act. 82. The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India as per A. Article 40 B. Article 43 C. Article 44 D. Article 48 83. In India sovereignty lies with A. The Constitution B. The Supreme Court C. The Parliament D. The People 84. The Supreme Court of India formulated the doctrine of eclipse in A. Bhikaji Narain Dhakras Vs State of M.P.www.netugc.com B. Bashesharnath Vs Income Tax Commissioner. C. State of W.B. Vs Anwar Ali Sarkar D. Maneka Gandhi Vs Union of India 85. The satisfaction of the President means the satisfaction of the Council of Ministers and not his personal satisfaction, held in A. Samsher Singh Vs State of Punjab B. U.N. RaoVs Indira Gandhi C. Ram Jawaya Kapoor Vs State of Punjab D. Sardar Lal Vs Union Government 86. The Concurrent List was described as a ‘Twilight Zone’, as it were for both the Union and the States are competent to legislate in this field without coming in to conflict” is stated by A. Basu, D.D. B. Dicey, A.V. C. Pyle, M.V. D. Ambedkar, B. 87. Article 360 has been invoked A. Only one time. B. two times. C. three times. D. Never invoked 88. The Supreme Court held in which of the following cases that preamble is not the part of the Constitution of India A. Berubari case B. A. K. Gopalan case C. Balaji Case D. Minerva Mill’s case 89. Article 16(4A) which gives power to the State to make laws regarding reservation in favour of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was added by the A. 75th Amendment to the Constitution of India. B. 76th Amendment to the Constitution of India. C. 77th Amendment to the Constitution of India. D. 78th Amendment to the Constitution of India. 90. The protection and improvement of environment including forests and wild life of the country is A. Directive Principle of State Policy B. Fundamental National Policy C. Fundamental Duty of a Citizen D. Both Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duty of a Citizen 91. Originally the Supreme Court consisted of a Chief Justice and A. Seven other judges B. Twelve other judges C. Thirteen other judges D. Fifteen other judges 92. A resolution passed under Clause (1) of Article 249 shall remain in force for such period not exceeding A. Three months B. Six monthswww.netugc.com C. Nine months D. Twelve months 93. The President’s rule under Article 356 of the Constitution of India remains valid in the State for maximum period of A. One month B. Three months C. Six months D. One year 94. The power of the Parliament to amend the Constitution of India is a constituent power laid down in Article 368 by A. Twenty Fourth Amendment Act B. Twenty Sixth Amendment Act C. Forty Second Amendment Act D. Forty Fourth Amendment Act 95. Social, economic and political Justice is A. an idea enshrined in the Preamble to the Constitution of India B. guaranteed by Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India C. a Directive Principle of State Policy taken into consideration while making enactments D. guaranteed to the people by the writs issued by the High Courts and Supreme Court 96. Without paying proper remuneration, labour taken from the prisoners is ‘forced labour’ and violation of A. Art. 20 of the Constitution of India B. Art. 21 of the Constitution of India C. Art. 22 of the Constitution of India D. Art. 23 of the Constitution of India 97. Art. 51A of the Constitution of India provides for the Fundamental Duties of A. Citizens of India B. Public Servants C. All those who run public and private sectors D. Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers 98. The appropriate writ issued by Supreme Court to quash the appointment of a person to a public office is A. Certiorari B. Mandamus C. Prohibition D. Quo-Warranto 99. The power of the President of India to issue an ordinance is a A. Legislative power B. Executive power C. Quasi-judicial power D. Judicial power 100. The jurisdiction of Supreme Court of India may be enlarged by A. The President of India B. The Parliament by resolution C. The Parliament by Law D. The President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India