Indian Constitution-General Knowledge Questions and Answers
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Q : Which equality is provided for in Articles 17 and 18 of the Constitution?
(A) Social Equality
(B) Economic Equality
(C) Political Equality
(D) Religious Equality
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Article 17 (Abolition of Untouchability) and Article 18 (Abolition of Title), both are covered under Part III (Fundamentals Rights) of the Constitution which ensures an important role in the establishment of equality of status of citizens in India.
The declaration of Emergency is contained in which of the following articles?
(A) Article 352
(B) Article 356
(C) Article 368
(D) Article 370
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Under Article 352, the president can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion.
In the year 1938, who demanded the formation of the Constituent Assembly on the basis of adult suffrage?
(A) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Rajendra Prasad
(D) Bhimrao Ambedkar
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
In 1938, Jawaharlal Nehru, on behalf of the INC declared that 'the Constitution of free India must be framed, without outside interference, by a Constituent Assembly elected on the basis of the adult franchise'.
Where is the word 'Federal' used in the Constitution of India?
(A) Part III
(B) Article 368
(C) Nowhere in the constitution
(D) Preamble
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The correct answer is Nowhere. In the Constitution of India, the term 'Federal' is not used anywhere. A federal country or system of government is one in which the different states or provinces of the country have important powers to make their own laws and decisions.
India has a parliamentary system of government because
(A) Lok Sabha is directly elected by the people
(B) Parliament can amend the constitution
(C) Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved
(D) The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Created after 1947, the Indian Parliament is an expression of the faith that the people of India have in principles of democracy. These are participation by people in the decision-making process and government by consent. The Parliament in our system has immense powers because it is the representative of the people.
Currently, how many parts and schedules are there in the Indian Constitution in terms of calculation?
(A) 22 parts, 5 schedules
(B) 22 parts, 12 schedules
(C) 395 Parts, 12 Schedules
(D) 14 parts, 12 schedules
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Parts of Indian Constitution:The Indian Constitution is divided into 25 parts and 12 schedules.
Under which scheme in the year 1942 it was accepted that an elected Constituent Assembly would be formed in India, which would form a post-war constitution?
(A) Round Table Conference
(B) Cripps Scheme
(C) Constituent Assembly
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Cripps MissionIn March 1942, a mission headed by Stafford Cripps was sent to India with constitutional proposals to seek Indian support for the World War II.
when is the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha held?
(A) never
(B) 10 days after the commencement of the session of Parliament
(C) On the commencement of the session of Parliament
(D) At the end of the Parliament session
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
A joint session of Parliament is conducted when both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha are against a bill that is either already passed or will be passed by the parliament. According to Article 108 of the Indian Constitution, only the President of India can summon the joint sitting of the Parliament.
India is considered a republic mainly because -
(A) The head of the state is elected
(B) He got independence on 15 August 1947
(C) It has its own written constitution
(D) His government is according to the parliamentary system
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
How many types of emergencies are provided in the Indian Constitution?
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 6
(D) 2
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Three types of emergencies are addressed in the Constitution of India: Nation Emergency, State Emergency, and Financial Emergency.
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