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Q :  

Write the name of the members of the Constituent Assembly by which the Constitution of India was enacted.

(A) Nominated by the Governor General

(B) Nominated by political parties

(C) Nominated by the Legislative Assemblies of various provinces

(D) People

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Constituent Assembly took almost three years (two years, eleven months and seventeen days to be precise) to complete its historic task of drafting the Constitution for Independent India. During this period, it held eleven sessions covering a total of 165 days. Of these, 114 days were spent on the consideration of the Draft Constitution. As to its composition, members were chosen by indirect election by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies, according to the scheme recommended by the Cabinet Mission. The arrangement was: 292 members were elected through the Provincial Legislative Assemblies 93 members represented the Indian Princely States; and 4 members represented the Chief Commissioners' Provinces. The total membership of the Assembly thus was to be 389. However, as a result of the partition under the Mountbatten Plan of 3 June 1947, a separate Constituent Assembly was set up for Pakistan, and representatives of some Provinces ceased to be members of the Assembly. As a result, the membership of the Assembly was reduced to 299.


Q :  

Who among the following was not included in the members of the Constituent Assembly established in July 1946?

(A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(B) K. M. Munshi

(C) Mahatma Gandhi

(D) Abul Kalam Azad

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Mahatma Gandhi is not included in the list. Therefore, the correct answer is Option i.e. Mahatma Gandhi.


Q :  

Who said in the Constituent Assembly that the Directive Principles of Government Policy "are like a check payable in a bank, which the bank pays at its convenience"?

(A) K.M. Accountant

(B) B.R. ambedkar

(C) Austin

(D) KT Shah

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

KT Shah states that the Directive Principles of State Policy is a check that is paid at the convenience of the bank. Prof. K.T. Shah was an economist of repute also along with being a member of the Constituent Assembly.


Q :  

According to the Constitution Article 74, there will be a Council of Ministers to carry out the work of the President and who has been made it's head?

(A) Prime Minister

(B) President

(C) Cabinet Minister

(D) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Prime Minister of India The Prime Minister of India is the head of the government of India. 


According to Article 75 of the Indian Constitution, the President appoints the Prime Minister. 


Article 78 states that the Prime Minister communicates all decisions made by the council of members to the President. Hence, Option 1 is correct. 


The President can also refer to issues for the consideration of the council of members. 


The executive branch is also the central advisor to the President of India and the head of the Council of Ministers. 


The Prime Minister can be a representative of either of the two houses in the Indian Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, however, he must be a representative of an ideological group or an alliance with a greater stake in Lok Sabha.


Q :  

In which schedule of the constitution the details regarding the disqualification of elected members on the basis of defection are given?

(A) 8th

(B) 9th

(C) 10th

(D) 11th

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Tenth Schedule was inserted in the Constitution in 1985 by the 52nd Amendment Act. 


It deals with the Anti defection law i.e, provisions as to disqualification on the ground of defection. 


Decision on questions as to disqualification on the ground of detection:- 

If any question arises as to whether a member of a House has become subject to disqualification under this Schedule, the question shall be referred for the decision of the Chairman or, as the case may be, the Speaker of such House and his decision shall be final Provided that where the question which has arisen is as to whether the Chairman or the Speaker of a House has become subject to such disqualification, the question shall be referred for the decision of such member of the House as the House may elect in this behalf and his decision shall be final.


Q :  

National Commission for SC and ST shall be made by which constitutional institution ?

(A) Parliament

(B) Executive

(C) Judiciary

(D) State Legislature

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is an Indian constitutional body under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India established with a view to provide safeguards against the exploitation of Scheduled Castes and Anglo-Indian communities to promote and protect their ...


Q :  

In which article of the constitution there is a provision for a joint sitting of both the houses?

(A) 108

(B) 110

(C) 173

(D) 166

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

There are two exceptions when a joint sitting cannot be summoned. They are for the following bills:


Constitution Amendment Bill: According to Article 368, the Constitution can be amended only by a 2/3rd majority in both Houses. There is no provision for a joint sitting in case of a disagreement between both Houses.

Money Bill (Article 110): As per the Constitution, money bills require the Lok Sabha’s approval only. 


Even if the Rajya Sabha does not pass the money bill within 14 days, the bill is considered passed by both Houses after 14 days is over.

The Rajya Sabha can make recommendations to the Bill which the Lok Sabha is not required to accept.

Thus, in the case of a money bill, the necessity of a joint sitting does not arise.


Q :  

How many present members of the Constituent Assembly signed the Constitution?

(A) 262

(B) 284

(C) 287

(D) 289

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November, 1949 and the hon'ble members appended their signatures to it on 24 January, 1950. In all, 284 members actually signed the Constitution.


Q :  

According to which provision of the Indian Constitution has the Supreme Court recognized the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right?

(A) Article 18

(B) Article 19

(C) Article 20

(D) Article 21

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Supreme Court ruled that Right to Privacy is "intrinsic to life and personal liberty" and is inherently protected under Article 21 and as a part of the freedoms guaranteed by Part III of the Constitution.


Q :  

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the benefits of the retired President of India?
 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.

(A) A and B only

(B) B and C only

(C) A and C only

(D) A, B and C

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.


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