Indian Constitution Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. India Council Act in 1909 which is also known as 'Morley-Minto Reforms'.

2. For the first time, Indians got representation in the Executive Council of the Governor General and limited rights were also given to the members of the Central and Legislative Councils.

3. The following are the main provisions of this Act.

- The number of Indians in the Governor General's Executive Council was increased.

- The number of elected seats for Indians in the Central Legislative Council was increased.

- The number of elected seats for Indians in the provincial legislative councils was increased.

- Provincial Legislative Councils were given the right to debate the budget and ask supplementary questions.

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. Under Article 280 of the Constitution of India, the President is required to constitute a Finance Commission at the end of every five years or at such earlier time as the President considers necessary.

2. The Finance Commission is a 'constitutional body' constituted by the President of India.

3. Who gives his advice to the President on the states' share in the taxes of the Centre?

4. K.C. Niyogi was the first Chairman of the Finance Commission.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. Provisions related to the State Human Rights Commission have been made in Chapter V of the Human Rights Protection Act, 1993.

2. According to the Human Rights Protection Act 1993, which is an Act passed by the Parliament, there is a provision to establish the National Human Rights Commission at the national level and a State Human Rights Commission at the state level.

3. Human rights have been defined and included in the Charter of the United Nations on 10 December 1948.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. The Estimates Committee is the largest parliamentary committee.

2. The Estimates Committee consists of 30 members.

3. All the members of the Estimates Committee are selected only from the Lok Sabha.

4. The first Estimates Committee in independent India was constituted in 1950.

5. It was formed on the recommendation of former Finance Minister John Mathai.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. On November 26, 1949, the Constituent Assembly adopted the Indian Constitution. However, it was implemented throughout the country from January 26, 1950.

2. Since 2015, the Government of India has declared 26 November as Constitution Day. The objective of this decision is to promote the importance of the Constitution and educate citizens about their rights and duties.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. Article 26 of the Indian Constitution deals with the freedom to manage religious affairs. This article provides freedom to all citizens of India to practice their religion, manage the affairs of their religion, and propagate their religion.

2. Article 26 contains the following provisions:

- All citizens have the freedom to practice their religion.

- All religious communities have the freedom to manage their religious affairs.

- All religious communities have the freedom to propagate their religion.

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. The process of nomination of Rajya Sabha members has been adopted in the Indian Constitution.

2. According to Article 80 of the Indian Constitution, the President can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha.

3. These members should also be from amongst persons having special knowledge or practical experience in the fields of literature, science, art and social service.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. By the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the District Collector has been made the Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority.

2. Disaster has been defined in the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

3. According to this Act, disaster means "devastation, accident and serious incident" caused by natural or man-made causes in any area.

4. Under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the government has declared the Covid-19 pandemic a disaster.

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

All the statements are correct regarding Article 200 of the Indian Constitution.

I. The Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly is presented to the Governor.

II. The Governor shall declare either that he assents to the Bill or that he withholds assent therefrom.

III. The Governor assents to the Bill or withholds assent or reserves it for the consideration of the President.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. In the meeting of the National Unity Council held in the year 1968, its objective was announced which is as follows - “Our Constitution is based on Common Citizenship, Unity in Diversity, Freedom of Religions, Secularism.” ), equality, political-socio-economic justice and brotherhood among all communities.”

2. The National Unity Council is committed to adhering to these constitutional values.

3. Its objective is to find solutions to overcome the problems of communalism, casteism and regionalism.