Constitution GK Questions for Competitive Exams
Which Presidents died during his term at the office?
(A) V.V. Giri
(B) Dr S Radhakrishnan
(C) Dr Zakir Hussain
(D) Rajendra Prasad
Correct Answer : C
The President of India do not have which among the following?
(A) Qualified Veto
(B) Suspensive Veto
(C) Absolute Veto
(D) Pocket Veto
Correct Answer : A
Which article of the Constitution empowers the President to promulgate ordinances?
(A) Article 25
(B) Article 78
(C) Article 123
(D) Article 52
Correct Answer : C
Which one of the Directive Principles of State Policy deals with the promotion of international peace and security?
(A) Article 32
(B) Article 67
(C) Article 51
(D) Article 55
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Article 51 of the Constitution which is a Directive Principle of State Policy directs the state to promote international peace and security and maintain just and honorable relations between nations.
Welfare state is ordered in the constitution?
(A) Fundamental Rights
(B) in the preface
(C) Directive Principles of Policy
(D) in the amendment
Correct Answer : C
When were the Fundamental Duties incorporated in the Indian Constitution?
(A) 1972
(B) 1976
(C) 1977
(D) 1979
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Originally, the Indian constitution did not provide any formal list of duties for its citizens. But through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment, in 1976, fundamental duties were added to the Indian Constitution.
The list of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution was added as part of which of the following?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added 10 Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution.
In which of the following year the Fundamental Duties were inserted in the Constitution?
(A) 1975
(B) 1978
(C) 1976
(D) 1980
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens was added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee that was constituted by the government earlier that year.
In which of the following year were Fundamental Duties inserted in the Constitution?
(A) 1975
(B) 1978
(C) 1976
(D) 1980
Correct Answer : C
Who is competent to dissolve the Parliament?
(A) Prime Minister
(B) President
(C) Vice President
(D) Governor
Correct Answer : B