Indian Constitution-General Knowledge Questions and Answers
Which institution has the final authority to interpret the Constitution of India?
(A) Parliament
(B) Supreme Court of India
(C) President
(D) Attorney General of India
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The Supreme Court is the final authority for the interpretation of the Constitution.
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.
To whom does the General Purpose Committee advise?
(A) The president
(B) The vice-president
(C) The speaker
(D) The Prime Minister
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The functions of the Committee shall be to consider and advise on such matters concerning the affairs of the House as may be referred to it by the Chairman from time to time. The Report of the Committee shall be presented to the Council by the Deputy Chairman or in his absence, by any Member of the Committee.
Who elected Dr. Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India?
(A) By the Constituent Assembly
(B) By Mahatma Gandhi
(C) By Prime Minister
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
When India became a republic in 1950, Prasad was elected as its first president by the Constituent Assembly. As president, Prasad established a tradition for non-partisanship and independence for the office-bearer and retired from Congress party politics.
Who was the first film actress nominated for Rajya Sabha?
(A) Madhubala
(B) Rekha
(C) Nargis Dutt
(D) Hema Malini
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The first woman film star nominated/ elected to the Rajya Sabha was Nargis Dutt.
When was the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly held?
(A) December 9, 1946
(B) 26 January 1950
(C) 20 July 1950
(D) 26 January 1950
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
When was President's rule first implemented?
(A) March 10, 1951
(B) 2 July, 1964
(C) March 18, 1955
(D) 20 July 1959
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
First President's rule in India. First President Rule in India in Hindi. It was imposed on 10 March 1951.
How many articles and schedules are there in the constitution finally passed by the Constituent Assembly?
(A) 378 Articles, 7 Schedules
(B) 390 Articles, 7 Schedules
(C) 395 Articles, 8 Schedules
(D) 398 Articles, 8 Schedules
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The original text of the Constitution contained 395 articles in 22 parts and eight schedules. It came into effect on January 26, 1950, the day that India celebrates each year as the Republic Day. The number of articles has since increased to 448 due to 100 amendments.
Who was the permanent Speaker of the Constituent Assembly?
(A) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Bhimrao Ambedkar
(D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent chairman of the Constituent Assembly of Independent India.
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.
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