Indian Constitution GK Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams [MCQ]
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.
India is a republic, it means -
(A) The public has final authority in all matters
(B) India has parliamentary governance
(C) India does not have a hereditary ruler
(D) India is a union of states
Correct Answer : C
Which of the following words is not in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
(A) Socialist
(B) secular
(C) Domination
(D) Public welfare
Correct Answer : D
The objective of the welfare state is to:
(A) Ensuring maximum welfare of the maximum number
(B) Managing the welfare of weaker sections
(C) Providing health facilities to all citizens
(D) None of the above
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
A welfare state is a state that is committed to providing basic economic security for its citizens by protecting them from market risks associated with old age, unemployment, accidents, and sickness.
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.
At present, the total number of sections in the Indian Constitution is
(A) 356
(B) 395
(C) 404
(D) 448
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Originally, there were 22 parts and 395 articles in the Constitution of India. As of 2021, there are 25 parts in the Constitution of India with 448 articles.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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