Indian Constitution GK Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams [MCQ]
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 :
As a result of the reorganization, what was the number of members of the Constituent Assembly in the year 1947?
(A) 450
(B) 572
(C) 299
(D) 272
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
New elections were held for the West Punjab and East Bengal (which became part of Pakistan, although East Bengal later seceded to become Bangladesh); the membership of the Constituent Assembly was 299 after the reorganization, and it met on 31 December 1947.
Which act structure is accepted in the Indian constitution?
(A) Government of India Act 1905
(B) East India Commission 1905
(C) Government of India Act 1942
(D) Government of India Act 1935
Correct Answer : D
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.
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 :
The word 'secular' used in the Preamble of the Constitution means -
(A) Freedom of religion and worship to all citizens
(B) Monotheism
(C) Polytheism
(D) Rejection of all religions
Correct Answer : A
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.
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.
What is India called for in Article 1 of the Constitution?
(A) Confederation
(B) Federation
(C) Confederacy with strong unitary basis
(D) Union of States
Correct Answer : D
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.
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