CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

SUB: INDIAN CONSTITUTION

UNIT 1
MAKING OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:-
1. When did the Indian Constitution come into effect?

A. 26 November 1949 B. 15 August 1947

C. 26 January 1950 D. 2 October 1949

2. Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?

A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad B. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

C. Sardar Vallabhai Patel D. Jawaharlal Nehru

3. What was the total number of articles in the original Indian Constitution?

A. 395 B. 448 C. 300 D. 350

4. Who moved the Objectives Resolution in the Constituent Assembly?

A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel B. Jawaharlal Nehru

C. B.N. Rau D. Rajendra Prasad

5. How many sessions did the Constituent Assembly hold to draft the Constitution?

A. 15 B. 11 C. 10 D. 8

6. Which of the following committees was chaired by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?

A. Union Power Committee B. Drafting Committee

C. Provincial Constitution Committee D. Steering Committee

7. What was the method of election for the Constituent Assembly?

A. Direct election by citizens B. Proportional representation by single transferable vote

C. Selection by British government D. Appointed by provincial governors

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8. What significant event occurred on 26 November 1949?

A. The Constitution was enforced B. The Draft Constitution was adopted

C. India became a Republic D. The Constituent Assembly's first meeting took place

9. Which session of the Indian National Congress emphasized the need for a Constituent Assembly?

A) Lahore Session, 1939 B) Karachi Session, 1931

C) Lucknow Session, 1925 D) Bombay Session, 1942

10. Who was the first President of the Constituent Assembly?

A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar B) H.C. Mukherjee

C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad D) Dr. Sachidanand Sinha

11. What is the primary role of the Constitution in a democratic system?

A) To impose strict laws on citizens B) To centralize all powers in the executive branch

C) To define the relationship between different entities within a state

D) To ensure judiciary's dominance

12. Which country has an unwritten constitution?

A) India B) USA

C) Australia D) United Kingdom

13. What principle ensures that government functions according to the law and not arbitrarily?*

A) Rule of Law B) Executive Authority

C) Legislative Supremacy D) Judicial Activism

14. What does the term "collective responsibility" in a parliamentary system mean?

A) Only the Prime Minister is responsible for decisions.

B) The Cabinet is collectively responsible to the Parliament.

C) Ministers have individual responsibility to the judiciary.

D) Ministers operate independently of the Prime Minister.

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15. What is a unique feature of the Indian Constitution compared to the American Constitution?

A) Dual citizenship B) Federalism with single citizenship

C) Complete separation of powers D) Direct presidential election

16. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?

A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

C) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

17. What was the historical significance of the Government of India Act, 1935?

A) It introduced complete independence for India.

B) It was the first instance of diarchy in provinces.

C) It laid the foundation for provincial autonomy.

D) It abolished legislative councils in India.

18. When did the Indian Constitution come into effect?

A) 15th August 1947 B) 26th November 1949

C) 26th January 1950 D) 2nd October 1950

19. What is the primary role of the Constitution in a democratic system?

A) To impose strict laws on citizens

B) To centralize all powers in the executive branch

C) To define the relationship between different entities within a state

D) To ensure judiciary's dominance

20. Which country has an unwritten constitution?

A) India B) USA C) Australia D) United Kingdom

21. What was the significance of 26th January even before the adoption of the Constitution?

A) It was the day India achieved independence.

B) It was celebrated as the day of the Purna Swaraj resolution.

C) It marked the arrival of the Cabinet Mission.

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D) It was the day the Constituent Assembly was formed.

22. Which mission arrived in India in 1946 to propose a plan for independence and constitutional
reforms?

A) Simon Commission B) Cripps Mission

C) Cabinet Mission D) Mountbatten Plan

23. What does the lion emblem on the Constitution of India signify?

A) Unity in diversity B) Power and authority

C) Republic status of India D) Sovereign

24. Who declared that the British government would leave India, paving the way for the making of the
Constitution?

A) Lord Mountbatten B) Clement Attlee

C) Winston Churchill D) Jawaharlal Nehru

25. When was the Preamble of the Indian Constitution adopted?

A) 26 January 1949 B) 26 November 1949

C) 26 January 1950 D) 15 August 1947

26. Which of the following words was NOT originally in the Preamble of the Constitution?

A) Socialist B) Sovereign C) Secular D) Integrity

27. The phrase "We, the People of India" in the Preamble signifies which of the following?

A) Unity and Sovereignty of the people B) Federal structure of the government

C) Religious harmony D) Parliamentary democracy

28. The Preamble declares India as a ____.

A) Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic B) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular Democratic Republic

C) Sovereign, Federal, Democratic Republic D) Socialist, Sovereign, Democratic State

29. Which amendment inserted the words "Socialist," "Secular," and "Integrity" into the Preamble?

A) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 B) 44th Amendment Act, 1978

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C) 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 D) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992

30. Which of the following ideals is NOT mentioned in the Preamble?

A) Liberty B) Equality C) Fraternity D) Justice for minorities

31. The Preamble is considered to be ____.

A) A part of the Constitution B) Not a part of the Constitution

C) A directive principle of state policy D) A judicially enforceable section of the Constitution

32. In which case did the Supreme Court of India declare that the Preamble is a part of the
Constitution?

A) A.K. Gopalan vs. State of Madras B) Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala

C) Minerva Mills vs. Union of India D) Berubari Union Case

33. "Justice" in the Preamble refers to which three forms of justice?

A) Social, Economic, Political B) Social, Political, Religious

C) Social, Cultural, Political D) Economic, Political, Cultural

34. The Preamble states the objective of securing the dignity of the individual and the unity and
integrity of the nation. Which fundamental principle does this reflect?

A) Fundamental Rights B) Fundamental Duties

C) Directive Principles of State Policy D) The spirit of the Constitution

35. How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?

A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8

36. Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution guarantees the "Right to Equality"?

A) Article 14-18 B) Article 19-22 C) Article 23-24 D) Article 25-28

37. The "Right to Freedom" is guaranteed under which articles?

A) Articles 14-18 B) Articles 19-22 C) Articles 23-24 D) Articles 25-28

38. Which of the following Fundamental Rights prohibits human trafficking and forced labor?

A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom

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C) Right Against Exploitation D) Right to Constitutional Remedies

39. The Right to Freedom of Religion is guaranteed under which articles?

A) Articles 19-22 B) Articles 23-24 C) Articles 25-28 D) Articles 29-30

40. Which Fundamental Right is known as the "Heart and Soul of the Constitution," as described by
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?

A) Right to Equality B) Right to Constitutional Remedies

C) Right to Freedom D) Cultural and Educational Rights

41. Cultural and Educational Rights protect the rights of which groups?

A) Minorities B) Women and children C) Scheduled Castes D) Backward Classes

42. Which article deals with the "Abolition of Untouchability"?

A) Article 14 B) Article 15 C) Article 16 D) Article 17

43. The Right to Constitutional Remedies allows individuals to approach which institution directly?

A) Parliament B) Supreme Court C) President D) Prime Minister

44. Under which article can citizens move the courts to enforce Fundamental Rights?

A) Article 32 B) Article 28 C) Article 19 D) Article 25

45. Which part of the Indian Constitution mentions the Fundamental Duties?

A) Part III B) Part IV C) Part IVA D) Part V

46. The Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution by which amendment?

A) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 B) 44th Amendment Act, 1978

C) 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 D) 61st Amendment Act, 1989

47. How many Fundamental Duties are listed in the Indian Constitution?

A) 10 B) 11 C) 12 D) 9

48. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty?

A) To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India

B) To safeguard public property and abjure violence

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C) To vote in elections

D) To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood

49. The Fundamental Duties are inspired by the Constitution of which country?

A) USA B) Soviet Union C) France D) UK

50. Which Article in the Constitution mentions the Fundamental Duties?

A) Article 51A B) Article 45 C) Article 48 D) Article 52

51. Which of the following Fundamental Duties was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002?

A) To protect and improve the natural environment

B) To provide opportunities for education to children aged 6-14 years

C) To develop scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry

D) To defend the country and render national service

52. Which Fundamental Duty relates to safeguarding the environment?

A) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals

B) To cherish and follow the noble ideals of the freedom struggle

C) To protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife

D) To uphold and protect the sovereignty of India

53. The Fundamental Duties are:

A) Justiciable and enforceable by courts

B) Non-justiciable and moral obligations

C) Directly enforceable by the President

D) Only applicable to government officials

54. Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A?

A) To respect the National Flag and the National Anthem

B) To establish panchayati raj institutions

C) To provide free legal aid

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D) To secure a uniform civil code

55.Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Citizenship?

A) Part I B) Part II C) Part III D) Part IV

56. Which article of the Indian Constitution specifies citizenship at the commencement of the
Constitution?

A) Article 5 B) Article 6 C) Article 8 D) Article 9

57. Which of the following is NOT a way of acquiring Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Act,
1955?

A) By birth B) By descent C) By registration D) By investment

58. A person who voluntarily acquires citizenship of another country:

A) Retains Indian citizenship B) Loses Indian citizenship

C) Can hold dual citizenship D) None of the above

59. What is the term for the legal process by which a foreigner becomes an Indian citizen?

A) Registration B) Renunciation C) Naturalization D) Delegation

60. Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy?

A) Part I B) Part II C) Part III D) Part IV

61. The Directive Principles of State Policy are inspired by which country's constitution?

A) United States B) Ireland C) France D) Canada

62. Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions the promotion of international peace and
security?

A) Article 40 B) Article 44 C) Article 51 D) Article 48

63. The concept of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is mentioned in which Article of the Indian
Constitution?

A) Article 40 B) Article 42 C) Article 44 D) Article 50

64. Which Article directs the State to promote the welfare of people by securing a social order based
on justice, social, economic, and political?

A) Article 36 B) Article 37 C) Article 38 D) Article 39

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65. Directive Principles of State Policy are:

A) Justiciable B) Non-justiciable C) Fully enforceable by the courts D) None of the above

66. Which Directive Principle relates to the organization of village panchayats?

A) Article 40 B) Article 41 C) Article 42 D) Article 43

67. Which Article of the Constitution directs the State to provide free legal aid to ensure that
opportunities for securing justice are not denied?

A) Article 41 B) Article 42 C) Article 39A D) Article 45

68. When did the Constituent Assembly of India hold its first session?

A) 15th August 1947 B) 9th December 1946

C) 2nd May 1947 D) 28th April 1944

69. What was the primary purpose of the Constituent Assembly of India?

A) To declare independence from Britain

B) To draft and adopt a Constitution for India

C) To elect the first Indian government

D) To oversee India's partition

70. How many members initially attended the first session of the Constituent Assembly?

A) 296 B) 207 C) 389 D) 76

71. Who was appointed as the permanent Chairman of the Constituent Assembly?

A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar B) Jawaharlal Nehru

C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad D) Mahatma Gandhi

72. Which significant event took place on 15th August 1947?

A) Partition of India B) India became independent and sovereign

C) Formation of the Indian National Congress D) Establishment of a federal government

73. Who chaired the Drafting Committee responsible for preparing the Constitution of India?

A) Sardar Patel B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar C) R.N. Rau D) Mahatma Gandhi

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74. What is the source of the Constitution according to the Preamble?

A) The Parliament of India B) The President of India

C) We, the People of India D) The Supreme Court of India

75. What does the term "Secular" in the Indian Constitution imply?

A) The state supports one religion B) Freedom of religion and equal treatment for all

C) Religion is banned in governance D) Only religious laws are followed

76. What type of government is established by the term "Democratic" in the Preamble?

A) Monarchy B) Oligarchy

C) Government by elected representatives D) Dictatorship

77. Which type of constitution is the Indian Constitution considered to be?

A) Flexible B) Rigid C) Blend of Rigidity and Flexibility D) Unwritten

78. The Indian Constitution has drawn inspiration from which of the following sources?

A) Government of India Act, 1935 B) American Constitution

C) British Constitution D) All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

79. What is meant by the "Federal System with Unitary Bias"?

A) India follows a purely federal structure. B) India has a unitary structure only.
C) India has federal characteristics but with strong central control. D) India has no federal system.

80. Which feature of the Indian Constitution establishes political equality in India?

A)Directive Principles of State Policy B) Universal Adult Franchise

C) Fundamental Duties D) Emergency Provisions

81. How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?

A)5 B) 6 C) 7 D)8

82. Which of the following amendments granted constitutional status to cooperative societies?

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A) 73rd Amendment B) 74th Amendment C) 97th Amendment D) 42nd Amendment

83. The term "Secular" was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by which amendment?

A) 42nd Amendment B) 44th Amendment C. 73rd Amendment D. 86th Amendment

84. What does the term "Single Citizenship" in India mean?

A) Dual citizenship of state and country

B) Citizens are only citizens of their respective states
C) All Indians are citizens of India irrespective of state or region
D) None of the above

85. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Duties?

A) Part III B) Part IV C) Part IVA D) Part V

86. The President of India is elected by:

A) Direct election by citizens B) Electoral college C) Parliament alone D) Judiciary

87. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?

A) Lengthiest written constitution B) Blend of rigidity and flexibility
C)Presidential form of government D)Integrated and independent judiciary

88. What is the main source of the Indian Constitution's philosophical part?
A) British Constitution
B) American Constitution
C) Government of India Act, 1935
D) Irish Constitution

89.The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by which amendment?

A. 42nd Amendment B. 44th Amendment C. 73rd Amendment D. 97th Amendment

Answer: A. 42nd Amendment

90. Which Fundamental Right prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place
of birth?
A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom
C) Right against Exploitation D) Right to Constitutional Remedies

91. The phrase "federal in form but unitary in spirit" is used to describe:
A) The USA B) The UK C) India D) Canada

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92. Which constitutional amendment added a three-tier government system in India?

A. 42nd Amendment B. 73rd and 74th Amendments C. 86th Amendment D. 97th Amendment

93. Directive Principles of State Policy are included in which part of the Constitution?
A) Part III B) Part IV C) Part V D) Part IVA

94. The Directive Principles aim to achieve:

A) Social and economic justice B) Fundamental rights
C) Administrative efficiency D) Federal unity

95. Which article deals with the termination of citizenship for individuals acquiring foreign citizenship?
A)Article 5 B) Article 7 C) Article 9 D) Article 11

96. Citizenship by naturalization is governed by:

A) Directive Principles of State Policy B) Citizenship Act, 1955
C) Article 14 D) Fundamental Rights

97. The term "Secular" was added to the Preamble by the:

A. 42nd Amendment
B. 44th Amendment
C. 86th Amendment
D. 97th Amendment

98. Which part of the Preamble ensures freedom of thought, expression, and belief?
A) Justice B)Liberty C) Equality D) Fraternity

99. During an emergency, the government gains:

A) Absolute powers over the judiciary B) Complete control over state governments
C) Authority to amend Fundamental Duties D) None of the above

100. What are the types of emergencies defined in the Constitution?

A) National, State, and Financial Emergencies B) Natural, State, and National Emergencies
C) State, Financial, and Political Emergencies D) None of the above

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