Constitution of India Questions for Practice
Which of the following amendment added the term ‘secular’ in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
(A) 41st Amendment
(B) 42nd Amendment
(C) 44th Amendment
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : B
In which part of the Constitution of India the Fundamental Duties are enshrined?
(A) Part - V
(B) Part - II
(C) Part - IV A
(D) Part - VI
Correct Answer : C
Choose the wrong pair (State - Number of assembly members) from the following options-
(A) Assam - 126
(B) Bihar - 243
(C) Gujarat - 182
(D) Punjab - 150
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The Sixteenth Punjab Legislative Assembly was constituted in March 2022. At present, it consists of 117 members, directly elected from 117 single-seat constituencies. The tenure of the Legislative Assembly is five years unless dissolved sooner.
Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forest and wildlife under Art.48A is
inserted into Constitution of India by:
(A) 44th Constitution Amendment
(B) 42nd Constitution Amendment
(C) 1st Constitution Amendment
(D) 52nd Constitution Amendment
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Article 48A reads: The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and safeguard the country's forests and wildlife. The 42nd Amendment added this Article, 1976 and places an obligation on the State to protect the environment and wildlife.
Which of the following statements are correct in regarding to Indian Constituent Assembly ?
(A) It was not based on Adult franchish
(B) It resulted from direct elections .
(C) It was not a multi - party body .
(D) It worked through several committees .
Select the correct answer using code given below :
Codes :
(A) (A) and (D)
(B) (A) and (B)
(C) (B) and (C)
(D) (A) . (B) , (C) and (D)
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The correct answer is (A) and (D). Indian Constituent Assembly was not based on the adult franchise. Hence, A is correct.
Who amongst the following appoints the governor of a state in India?
(A) Members of the Legislative Assembly
(B) Members of the Parliament
(C) Central Government
(D) Attorney General
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
In 1997, the Supreme Court of India enacted the Vishakha Directive to protect women from sexual harassment in workplaces.
Which of the following pairs is not correct regarding Fundamental Duties?
(A) Renounce : Practices derogatory to the dignity of women.
(B) Develop : Scientific temper , humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
(C) Preserve : Sovereignty , unity and integrity of India.
(D) Promote : Harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the People of India.
Correct Answer : C
Select the mismatch from the following?
(A) Part 15 - Elections
(B) Part 18 – Official Language
(C) Part 2 - Citizenship
(D) Part 5 - Union
Correct Answer : B
How many seats are reserved in Lok Sabha for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (as on 26 Jan. 2019)?
(A) 47 and 84
(B) 84 and 47
(C) 89 and 42
(D) 42 and 89
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
According to the order issued by the Delimitation Commission in 2008, 412 seats are reserved for General, 84 seats for Scheduled Caste and 47 seats for Scheduled Tribes.
Which of the following is a feature of federal Government?
(A) Division of powers between federal and state Government
(B) Single citizenship
(C) Supremacy of Parliament
(D) Supremacy of Judiciary
Correct Answer : A
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