Indian Constitution Questions Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which amendment of the constitution was offered full statehood to Arunachal Pradesh?

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    55th
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    16th
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    44tnh
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    65th
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Answer : 1. "55th"
Explanation :

Arunachal Pradesh was made a full-fledged state by 55th Constitutional Amendment Act. It grants Statehood to Arunachal Pradesh which consequently became the 24th State of the Indian Union.

Q:

How many seats are reserved in Lok Sabha for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (as on 26 Jan. 2019)?

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    47 and 84
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    84 and 47
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    89 and 42
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    42 and 89
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Answer : 2. "84 and 47"
Explanation :

According to the order issued by the Delimitation Commission in 2008, 412 seats are reserved for General, 84 seats for Scheduled Caste and 47 seats for Scheduled Tribes.

Q:

Goods and Services Tax (GST) was enacted by Parliament vide Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016 on 8th September 2016.

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    101st
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    105th
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    103rd
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    107th
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Answer : 1. "101st"
Explanation :

1. The 101st Constitutional Amendment of 2016 is the most far-reaching change from a fiscal perspective since the formation of the first Finance Commission in 1951, providing concurrent powers to the Center and the states in the matter of indirect taxation.

2. This amendment introduced a national Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India from 1 July 2017.

3. GST is based on a concurrent system of indirect taxes, where central and state GST is imposed on every transaction.

Q:

Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Act is related to 'Goods and Services Tax"?

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    101st Amendment Act, 2016
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    102nd Amendment Act, 2016
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    103rd Amendment Act, 2019
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    104th Amendment Act, 2020
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Answer : 1. "101st Amendment Act, 2016"
Explanation :

1. The 101st Constitutional Amendment of 2016 is the most far-reaching change from a fiscal perspective since the formation of the first Finance Commission in 1951, providing concurrent powers to the Center and the states in the matter of indirect taxation.

2. This amendment introduced a national Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India from 1 July 2017.

3. GST is based on a concurrent system of indirect taxes, where central and state GST is imposed on every transaction.

Q:

Which of the following amendments to the Constitution of India put a cap on the number of ministers in the Union Cabinet?

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    74th
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    69th
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    83rd
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    91st
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Answer : 4. "91st"
Explanation :

Clause 1A was inserted in Article 164 of the Constitution (91st Amendment) Act, 2003, according to which, "The total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers of a State should not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the State Assembly.

Q:

In which year did the Simon Commission come to India?

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    1923
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    1919
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    1928
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    1925
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Answer : 3. "1928"
Explanation :

1. Simon Commission visited India a total of 2 times. For the first time, he came to India in February-March 1928, while for the second time, he came to India in October 1928. The Simon Commission submitted its report in May 1930 and the British Government published it on May 27, 1930.

2. Simon Commission had said in its report that the High Court in India should be kept under the Government of India. Furthermore, implementing accountable governance in the provinces should be initiated.

Q:

Constitution of India came into force?

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    26 January 1950
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    26 January 1952
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    15 August 1948
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    26 November 1949
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Answer : 1. "26 January 1950"
Explanation :

1. The Constituent Assembly passed the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949, but it came into force on January 26, 1950. India came into existence as a Republic on January 26, 1950.

2. The Constituent Assembly was established on December 9, 1946, to frame the Constitution of India. There were a total of 389 members in the Constituent Assembly, out of which 299 members were from the Indian National Congress. The Constituent Assembly drafted the Constitution in 2 years, 11 months and 18 days.

3. The Constitution of India is a written constitution. It is the longest-written constitution in the world. It consists of 395 articles, 8 schedules and 12 schedules. The Constitution sets out the structure, powers and functions of the Government of India. It also ensures the rights and freedoms of the citizens.

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When did the Constitution of India came into force?

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    26 December 1949
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    26 January 1950
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    15 August 1945
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    26 September 1955
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Answer : 2. "26 January 1950"
Explanation :

1. The Constituent Assembly passed the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949, but it came into force on January 26, 1950. India came into existence as a Republic on January 26, 1950.

2. The Constituent Assembly was established on December 9, 1946, to frame the Constitution of India. There were a total of 389 members in the Constituent Assembly, out of which 299 members were from the Indian National Congress. The Constituent Assembly drafted the Constitution in 2 years, 11 months and 18 days.

3. The Constitution of India is a written constitution. It is the longest-written constitution in the world. It consists of 395 articles, 8 schedules and 12 schedules. The Constitution sets out the structure, powers and functions of the Government of India. It also ensures the rights and freedoms of the citizens.

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