Indian Constitution-General Knowledge Questions and Answers
When was Bhimrao Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution of India, born?
(A) 12 January
(B) 18 February
(C) 14 April
(D) 23 January
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956) was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and political leader who headed the committee ...
What is the minimum age to be a candidate for Lok Sabha?
(A) 25 years
(B) 30 years
(C) 35 years
(D) 18 years
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Twenty Five Years Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years.
Who among the following is not appointed by the President?
(A) Vice president
(B) Members of Minorities Commission
(C) Member of Language Commission
(D) Governor
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Vice president is not appointed by the President. The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament. Vice president is elected by means of the single transferable vote and the voting in such election is by secret ballot. Article 63 to Article 71 of the Indian constitution deals with the Vice-President of India. The Vice-President occupies the second-highest office in the country. He is accorded a rank next to the President in the official warrant of precedence. He is the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha. "The Vice-President is elected for a term of five years" is the correct statement regarding the Vice-President of India. The Vice-President of India is India's second-highest constitutional office after the President. Article 63 of the Indian Constitution provides that 'there shall be a Vice-President of India.' The Vice-President shall act as President in the absence of the President on the grounds of death, resignation, defamation, or other circumstances. The Vice President of India is also the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The current Vice-President of India is Jagdeep Dhankhar. The first vice president of India was Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
The Indian Constitution was adopted on _____________
(A) Constituent Assembly
(B) Governor General
(C) British Parliament
(D) Parliament of India
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Indian Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949. This day is known as Constitution Day or National Law Day.
Who among the following is competent to notify the limits of a municipality in a state?
(A) Governor of the concerned state
(B) President of India
(C) Chief Minister of the concerned state
(D) State Legislature
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Municipal area" means the territorial area of a Municipality as is notified by the Governor; e. "Municipality" means an institution of self-government constituted under Article 243Q; f.
How much time did it take for the Constituent Assembly to frame the entire Indian Constitution?
(A) 2 years 7 months 23 days
(B) 2 years 11 months 18 days
(C) 2 years 11 months 14 days
(D) 2 years 11 months 23 days
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The constitution was drafted by 299 delegates from different caste, region, religion, gender etc. These delegates sat over 114 days spread over 3 years (2 years 11 months and 18 days to be precise) and discussed what the constitution should contain and what laws should be included.
Who gave the title of Desh Ratna to Rajendra Prasad?
(A) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) Vallabh Bhai Patel
(C) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(D) Ali Jinnah
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Rajendra Prasad was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1962. He was also conferred with the title of Desh Ratna, which means "Jewel of the Nation", by the Government of Bihar in 2012, on the occasion of his 128th birth anniversary.
In which article of the Constitution it is mentioned that India means 'India will be a Union of States'?
(A) Article - 1
(B) Article 3
(C) Article 2
(D) Article 4
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Article 1 says “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.” This particular article of the Constitution is a crucial statement as it lays down what our nation will be called. The draft of Article 1 was adopted on September 18, 1949, which was moved by the chairman of the Drafting Committee, Dr. Ambedkar.
How many fundamental duties of Indian citizens are there in the Indian Constitution, as of March 2022?
(A) 5
(B) 11
(C) 9
(D) 3
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
As of my last update in September 2021, there are 11 fundamental duties of Indian citizens mentioned in the Indian Constitution. These duties were added by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976. However, it's important to verify with up-to-date legal sources because constitutional amendments can occur, potentially changing the number or content of these duties after my last update.
X, aged 10, is employed at a factory. Which of the following rights of X is being violated?
(A) Right to Freedom of Religion
(B) Right against Exploitation
(C) Right to Equality
(D) Right to Freedom
Correct Answer : B
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