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GK Questions on Indian Constitution

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General Knowledge (GK) questions on the Indian Constitution refer to questions related to the legal document that outlines the framework and principles of the Indian government. The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the country and provides the basic structure of the Indian political system. GK questions on the Indian Constitution can cover a wide range of topics, including the Preamble, fundamental rights, directive principles of state policy, the structure and functions of the various branches of government, amendments to the Constitution, and more. 

GK Questions on Indian Constitution

In this article GK Questions on Indian Constitution, we are providing the latest and most important questions related to Indian Constitution. These questions may be asked in various competitive exams, interviews, or as part of general knowledge quizzes. Having knowledge of the Indian Constitution is essential for anyone interested in understanding the Indian political system and its functioning.

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GK Questions on Indian Constitution

  Q :  

How many members of the Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President to the Parliament?

(A) 1

(B) 2

(C) 4

(D) 8

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Article 331 of the Constitution prescribes for the President to nominate two members from the Anglo-Indian community if he feels they are not adequately represented in the House of the People.


Q :  

Write the name, who was the Vice-President of India for two consecutive terms?

(A) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

(B) Shri R. Venkataraman

(C) Dr.Shankardayal Sharma

(D) Shri V.V. Mountain

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently increased the salaries of the President, Vice-President and Governors. President's salary has been increased

(A) Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh per month

(B) Rs 50,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh per month

(C) Rs 75,000 to Rs 1.75 lakh per month

(D) Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh per month

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

If the President wants to resign, to whom will he address his resignation?

(A) Chief Justice of India

(B) To the Secretary of the Lok Sabha

(C) Vice President

(D) Prime Minister

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The correct answer is The Vice President of India. The President of India submits his resignation to the Vice President.


Q :  

How many times can the President of India stand for re-election to his office?

(A) once

(B) twice

(C) thrice

(D) as many times as desired

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The correct answer is any number of times. Under the Constitution of India, there shall always be a President of India (Article 52 of the Constitution). He holds the highest elective office in the country.


Q :  

________ Vice-President of India is

(A) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

(B) Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha

(C) President

(D) Head of Government

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Who was the President of the Republic of India who always called Indian secularism as 'Equality of all religions'?

(A) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

(B) Dr.Zakir Hussain

(C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(D) Giani Zail Singh

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan is the only President who always called Indian secularism as equality of all religions.



Q :  

For how long can the President of India retain a bill in pocket veto?

(A) one month

(B) six months

(C) twelve months

(D) indefinitely

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
A pocket veto is a kind of veto enjoyed by the President of India by keeping a bill on his table indefinitely without giving or refusing assent. He will not take any action on the bill under Pocket veto. The first president to use Pocket Veto was Gyani Zail Singh.



Q :  

Declaration of emergency under Article 352 on account of war or aggression requires the approval of Parliament.

(A) within a month

(B) within two months

(C) within four months

(D) within six months

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Who among the following was elected the President of India twice?

(A) S. Radhakrishnan

(B) Rajendra Prasad

(C) Zakir Hussain

(D) V.V. Giri

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Rajendra Prasad, the first president of India, is the only person to have held office for two terms. Seven presidents have been members of a political party before being elected.



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