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Important Questions on Indian Constitution for Competitive Exams

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Q :  

Which article states that each state shall have an Advocate General?

(A) Article 194

(B) Article 177

(C) Article 197

(D) Article 165

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Article 165: Advocate General for the State

The Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State.


Q :  

Which article of the Indian Constitution has the provision of the Finance Commission in India?

(A) Article 275

(B) Article 280

(C) Article 265

(D) Article 360

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.


Q :  

Duties levied by the Union but Collected and Appropriated by the States are:

(A) Succession duty in respect of property other than agriculture land.

(B) Estate duty in respect of property rather than agricultural land

(C) Stamp duty and duties of excise on the medical and toilet preparations

(D) Taxes on railway fares and freights

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Stamp Duties are mentioned in the Union List shall be levied by the Government of India but collected and appropriated by the States.


Q :  

Which article of the Indian constitution says that “Parliament has the power to make laws on any matter in the state list if a proclamation of emergency is in operation?

(A) Article 256

(B) Article 227

(C) Article 275

(D) Article 365

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Draft Article 227 (Article 250, Constitution of India, 1950) was debated on 13 June 1949. It permitted the Parliament to make laws on subjects in the State List during an Emergency. There was no substantive debate on this Article. Draft Article 227 was adopted on 13th June 1949.


Q :  

The numbers of members of Rajya Sabha from states and union Territories is:

(A) 238

(B) 250

(C) 235

(D) 220

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Rajya Sabha should consist of not more than 250 members - 238 members representing the States and Union Territories, and 12 members nominated by the President.


Q :  

Who was appointed as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

(A) Dr. B R Ambedkar

(B) Dr. B. N. Rao

(C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(D) None of these

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India was Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. It consisted of eight members.


Q :  

In which of the following is not a fundamental right?

(A) right to education

(B) right to equality

(C) right to Freedom

(D) right to property

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The right to property is not a Fundamental Right but it is a constitutional right. In the original Constitution, the right to property was listed as a fundamental right.


Q :  

Who has been given the right to hear about fundamental rights?

(A) Supreme Court

(B) High Court

(C) Prime Minister `

(D) Supreme Court and High Court

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

All people, irrespective of race, religion, caste, or sex, have been given the right to move the Supreme Court and the High Courts to enforce their fundamental rights. Seven categories of Fundamental Rights are covered by Articles 12-35. Part III of the Indian Constitution talks about Fundamental Rights.


Q :  

When the states were reorganized on the basis of language?

(A) 1947

(B) 1951

(C) 1956

(D) 1966

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The reorganization of states on a linguistic basis was done in 1956. THE STATES REORGANISATION ACT, 1956: The reorganization of the states was demanded many times after independence. There were financial, economic and administrative, and regional language issues.


Q :  

Advocate General of the State is appointed for the period of:

(A) 5 years

(B) 6 years

(C) Decided by the President

(D) No fix tenure

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The Advocate General of State is appointed by the Governor. There is no fixed term for the office of the Advocate General of State. The Constitution does not contain the procedure for its removal.


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