Constitution GK Quiz with Answers for Competitive Exams

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. The Estimates Committee is the largest parliamentary committee.

2. The Estimates Committee consists of 30 members.

3. All the members of the Estimates Committee are selected only from the Lok Sabha.

4. The first Estimates Committee in independent India was constituted in 1950.

5. It was formed on the recommendation of former Finance Minister John Mathai.

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. Welfare state is a concept of government in which the state plays a vital role in protecting and promoting the economic and social well-being of its citizens.

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

3. The Directive Principles of State Policy constitute a comprehensive socio-economic program for a modern democratic state.

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. Under Article 280 of the Constitution of India, the President is required to constitute a Finance Commission at the end of every five years or at such earlier time as the President considers necessary.

2. The Finance Commission is a 'constitutional body' constituted by the President of India.

3. Who gives his advice to the President on the states' share in the taxes of the Centre?

4. K.C. Niyogi was the first Chairman of the Finance Commission.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. India Council Act in 1909 which is also known as 'Morley-Minto Reforms'.

2. For the first time, Indians got representation in the Executive Council of the Governor General and limited rights were also given to the members of the Central and Legislative Councils.

3. The following are the main provisions of this Act.

- The number of Indians in the Governor General's Executive Council was increased.

- The number of elected seats for Indians in the Central Legislative Council was increased.

- The number of elected seats for Indians in the provincial legislative councils was increased.

- Provincial Legislative Councils were given the right to debate the budget and ask supplementary questions.

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

All the statements regarding the benefits of the retired President of India are correct.

A. The former President of India will also be entitled to a monthly pension of ₹2.5 lakh.

B. He/She is entitled to a secretarial staff comprising a private secretary, a personal assistant, an additional private secretary, two peons, and office expenses up to ₹1 lakh per annum.

C. He/She is also entitled to free highest-class travel anywhere in India, accompanied by one person, by rail, air, or steamer.

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The real executive power vested in the hands of the council of ministers headed by the Prime Minister is indicative of Parliamentary democracy. It holds the executive accountable in the Parliament.

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

According to Article 21: “Protection of Life and Personal Liberty: No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.” This fundamental right is available to every person, citizens and foreigners alike.

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Fundamental Duties are dealt with in Article 51A under Part-IV A of the Indian Constitution.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Article 50, Constitution of India 1950, The State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Pay & Accounts Office, DOC & MOT are responsible for the Payment of claims, accounting Transactions and other related matters like Finalization and payment of Pension and payment of final GPF cases, loan & Advance, Grant in Aid, Maintenance of GPF/CPF, NPS, LSC & PC, etc.