Constitution

To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India is a provision made in the

"To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the

  1. Preamble of the Constitution
  2. Directive Principles of State Policy
  3. Fundamental Rights
  4. Fundamental Duties

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Which Article safeguards one's right to marry the person

Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one's right to marry the person of one's choice?

  1. Article 19
  2. Article 21
  3. Article 25
  4. Article 29

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Prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as

With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?

  1. The decisions taken by the Election Commission of India while discharging its duties cannot be challenged in any court of law.
  2. The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by laws made by the Parliament.
  3. In the event of grave financial crisis in the country, the President of India can declare Financial Emergency without the counsel from the Cabinet.
  4. State Legislatures cannot make laws on certain matters without the concurrence of Union Legislature.

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Transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining

Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?

  1. Third Schedule
  2. Fifth Schedule
  3. Ninth Schedule
  4. Twelfth Schedule

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The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution

The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru
  2. Lal Bahadur Shastri
  3. Indira Gandhi
  4. Morarji Desai

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Which provisions became effective from November 26, 1949

Which of the following provision(s) of the Constitution of India became effective from November 26, 1949?

  1. Elections
  2. Citizenship
  3. Emergency provisions
  4. Appointment of the Judges

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. Only 1
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. 2 and 4

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Who are the two civil servants who assisted the Constituent Assembly

Who among the following are the two civil servants who assisted the Constituent Assembly in framing the Constitution of India?

  1. BN Rau and KM Munshi
  2. SN Mukherjee and Alladi Krishnaswamy Aiyar
  3. BN Rau and SN Mukherjee
  4. KM Munshi and Alladi Krishnaswamy Aiyar

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Which reflects the nicest, appropriate relationship between law and liberty

Which one of the following reflects the nicest, appropriate relationship between law and liberty?

  1. If there are more laws, there is less liberty.
  2. If there are no laws, there is no liberty.
  3. If there is liberty, laws have to be made by the people. 
  4. If laws are changed too often, liberty is in danger.

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The provision for a Uniform Civil Code exists

The provision for a Uniform Civil Code exists in which of the following parts of the Constitution of India?

  1. Fundamental Rights
  2. Directive Principles of State Policy
  3. Citizenship
  4. Fundamental Duties

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Which is not a right guaranteed by Article 19 of the Constitution of India

Which one of the following is not a right guaranteed by Article 19 of the Constitution of India?

  1. Freedom of speech and expression
  2. Freedom to practice any profession
  3. Freedom to follow a religion of one's choice
  4. Freedom to form associations or unions

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In which Articles, does the Constitution of India abolish 'untouchability'

In which one of the following Articles, does the Constitution of India abolish 'untouchability' and its practice in any form?

  1. Article 17
  2. Article 18
  3. Article 19
  4. Article 15

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Which statements is not correct about the Right to Constitutional Remedies

Which one of the following statements is not correct about the Right to Constitutional Remedies under Article 32 of the Constitution of India?

  1. It is a right for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
  2. The Supremo Court has the power to issue writs under this provision.
  3. The rights guaranteed by this Article cannot be suspended.
  4. The Parliament can empower any other court to exercise the powers of issuing writ under this provision.

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The First Schedule of the Constitution of India consists of

The First Schedule of the Constitution of India consists of

  1. A list of States and Union Territories of India
  2. The Union and State Lists
  3. Languages
  4. Acts outside the purview of judicial review

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Which is not a Fundamental Duty prescribed in the constitution

Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty prescribed in the constitution of India?

  1. To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
  2. To protect and improve the natural environment
  3. To safeguard public property and abjure violence
  4. To promote international peace and security

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Which among the following schedules of the Indian Constitution

Which among the following schedules of the Indian Constitution deals with forms of Oaths or Affirmations?

  1. 2nd Schedule
  2. 3rd Schedule
  3. 4th Schedule
  4. 5th Schedule

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Part IV of the Indian Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policy

Part IV of the Indian Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policy. This feature of Indian Constitution was influenced by a similar feature of

  1. Canadian Constitution
  2. Australian Constitution
  3. American Constitution
  4. Irish Constitution

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On 29 August 1947, the Drafting Committee for Indian Constitution was appointed

On 29 August 1947, the Drafting Committee for Indian Constitution was appointed, with Dr B. R. Ambedkar as the Chairman along with six other members. Who among the following was not the member of the Drafting Committee?

  1. N. Gopalaswami Ayengar
  2. Jawahar Lal Nehru
  3. Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi
  4. Alladi Krishnaswamy lyer

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Which Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection

Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?

  1. Eighth Schedule
  2. Fifth Schedule
  3. Second Schedule
  4. Tenth Schedule

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Promotion of international peace and security is included in the

In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the

  1. Ninth Schedule
  2. Fundamental Duties
  3. Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
  4. Preamble to the Constitution

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Which are fundamentals for the governance of the country

According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamentals for the governance of the country?

  1. Fundamental Duties
  2. Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
  3. Fundamental Rights
  4. Directive Principles of State Policy

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Which are Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution

Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?

  • 1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
  • 2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice
  • 3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry
  • 4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 2 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 1, 3 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

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The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States

The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the

  1. Montagu-Chelmsford Act, 1919
  2. Government of India Act, 1935
  3. Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909
  4. Indian Independence Act, 1947

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Which of the following are the Constitutional Bodies in India

Which of the following is/are the Constitutional Bodies in India: 

  • 1. Central Information Commission
  • 2. Election Commission
  • 3. Reserve Bank of India
  • 4. University Grants Commission

Select the correct answer using the code given below

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2 only
  3. 3 and 4 only
  4. 2, 3 and 4

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Which of the following are the subjects in the Concurrent List under the Seventh Schedule

Which of the following are the subjects in the Concurrent List under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India:

  • 1. Citizenship
  • 2. Economic and Social Planning
  • 3. Trade Unions; Industrial and Labour Disputes

Select the correct answer using the code given below

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

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The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its

The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its

  1. Preamble 
  2. Directive Principles of State Policy
  3. Fundamental Rights 
  4. Seventh Schedule

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Which languages is not recognized in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India

Which one of the following languages is not recognized in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India?

  1. English
  2. Sanskrit
  3. Urdu
  4. Nepali

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The Right to Education was added to the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution

The Right to Education was added to the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India through the:

  1. Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002
  2. Constitution (93rd Amendment) Act, 2005
  3. Constitution (87th Amendment) Act, 2003
  4. Constitution (97th Amendment) Act, 2011

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The amending power of the Parliament is set forth in

The amending power of the Parliament is set forth in which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

  1. Article 368
  2. Article 360
  3. Article 13(2)
  4. Article 370

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The Tenth Schedule to the Constitution of India relates to

The Tenth Schedule to the Constitution of India relates to:

  1. the provisions relating to the formation of District Councils
  2. the land reforms
  3. the States and Union Territories
  4. the anti-defection law

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The provision under Article 51A of the Constitution of India relates

The provision under Article 51A of the Constitution of India relates to the:

  1. uniform civil code for the citizens
  2. orginsation of village panchayats
  3. right to education
  4. fundamental duties

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