1.

Constitutional Development in India

1. The Constitution of India was enacted by a Constituent 9. India became a Sovereign, democratic republic on:
Assembly set up: (a) Aug 15, 1947 (b) Jan 30, 1948
(a) under the Indian Independence Act, 1947 (c) Jan 26, 1950 (d) Nov 26, 1929
(b) under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
(c) through a resolution of the provisional government
(d) by the Indian National Congress
2. The Constituent Assembly which framed the Constitution
for Independent India was set up in : 10. Which one of the following made the Indian Legislature
bicameral?
(a) 1945 (b) 1946
(a) Indian Councils Act, 1909
(c) 1947 (d) 1949 (b) Government of India Act, 1919
3. Who presided over the inaugural meeting of the (c) Government of India Act, 1935
Constituent Assembly of India? (d) Indian Independence Act, 1947
(a) Sachidananda Sinha (b) B.R. Ambedkar 11. The first attempt at introducing a representative and
(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (d) P. Upendra popular element in administration was made by:
4. Who among the following was the Chairman of the (a) Indian Councils Act, 1900
Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution? (b) Indian Councils Act, 1909
(c) Government of India Act, 1935
(a) Rajendra Prasad (b) Tej Bahadur Sapru
(d) Indian Councils Act, 1919
(c) C. Rajagopalachari (d) B. R. Ambedkar 12. Who among the following is known as the Father of the
5. The Constituent Assembly for undivided India first met Indian Constitution?
on (a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (b) Mahatma Gandhi
(a) 6th December, 1946 (b) 9th December, 1946 (c) Jawaharlal Nehru (d) Vallabhbhai Patel
(c) 20th February, 1947 (d) 3rd June, 1947 13. Who proposed the Preamble before the Drafting
6. Who among the following was the Constitutional adviser Committee of the Constitution?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru (b) B.R. Ambedkar
to the Constituent Assembly of India ?
(c) B.N. Rao (d) Mahatma Gandhi
(a) Dr. B.N. Rao (b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(c) K.M. Munshi (d) M.C. Setalvad
7. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
I. India‘s National Song - Vande Mataram Chapter. 1
II. India‘s National Flower – Rose 1 b 8 d
III. India‘s National Animal – Tiger 2 b 9 c
IV. India‘s National Bird – Eagle
3 a 10 b
(a) I and IV (b) I, II and III
4 d 11 b
(c) II, III and IV (d) I and III
8. The idea of the Constitution of India was first of all given 5 b 12 a
by: 6 a 13 a
(a) Mahatma Gandhi (b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar 7 d
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru (d) M.N. Roy

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 2. Preamble/Sources of Our Constitution
1. Match the following: (d) Independence of Judiciary
Constitutional Sources provisions 9. The Constitution of India is designed to work as a unitary
A. Federation 1. U.S.A. government:
B. Parliamentary 2. Britain (a) in normal times
C. Directive Principle 3. Canada (b) in times of emergency
D. Fundamental Rights 4. Ireland (c) when the parliament so desires
ABCD ABCD (d) at the will of the President
(a) 2 1 4 1 (b) 2 3 1 4 10. From which of the countries, Constitution of India has
(c) 3 4 2 1 (d) 3 2 4 1 adopted fundamental duties?
2. Which of the following features does the Indian (a) USA (b) Canada
Constitution borrow from the Weimar Constitution of (c) Erstwhile USSR (d) UK
Germany? 11. The Indian Constitution is regarded as :
(a) The idea of a federation with a strong centre (a) federal (b) unitary
(b) The method of presidential elections (c) parliamentary
(c) The Emergency powers (d) federal in form and unitary in spirit
(d) Provisions concerning the suspension of fundamental 12. The Indian Constitution has borrowed the ideas of
rights during National Emergency Preamble from the:
3. Match the following: (a) Italian Constitution (b) Canadian Constitution
Constitutional Features Sources (c) French Constitution (d) Constitution of USA
A. Rule of Law Constitution 1. German 13. India opted for a federal form of government because of
B. Directive Principles 2. Australian (a) vast territory
Constitution (b) cultural integration
C. Concurrent List 3. Irish Constitution (c) linguistic and regional diversity
D. Suspension of Fundamental 4. British Constitution (d) administrative convenience
Rights during Emergency 14. The word ‗socialist secular‘ and ‗unity and integrity of
ABCD ABCD the Nation‘ were added to our Constitution by :
(a) 4 2 1 3 (b) 4 3 2 1 (a) 42 nd Amendment of the Constitution
(c) 2 3 4 1 (d) 2 1 4 3 (b) 44 th Amendment of the Constitution
4. Which of the following features and their source is (c) 46 th Amendment of the Constitution
wrongly matched? (d) none of the above
(a) Judicial review - British practice 15. The correct nomenclature of India according to the
(b) Concurrent List - Australian Constitution Preambleis:
(c) Directive Principles – Irish Constitution (a) Sovereign Secular, Democratic Republic
(d) Fundamental Rights - U.S. Constitution (b) Sovereign, Democratic Republic
5. The Constitution of India borrowed the scheme of Indian (c) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
Federation from the Constitution of : (d) Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Democracy
(a) U.S.A (b) Canada 16. The Preamble of our Constitution:
(c) Ireland (d) U.K. (a) is a part of the Constitution
6. The inspiration of ‗Liberty, Equality and Fraternity‘ was (b) contains the spirit of the Constitution
derived from : (c) is a limitation upon the granted power
(a) American revolution (b) French revolution (d) None of these
(c) Russian revolution (d) None of these
7. Which of the following describes India as a Secular State ?
(a) Fundamental Rights Chapter. 2
(b) Ninth Schedule 1 D 9 B
(c) Directive Principles 2 D 10 C
(d) Preamble to the Constitution 3 B 11 D
8. Which of the following is not a basic feature of the Indian 4 A 12 D
Constitution? 5 B 13 C
6 B 14 A
(a) Presidential Government
7 D 15 C
(b) Parliamentary Government 8 16
A A
(c) Federal Government

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 3. Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Duties and Directive Principles of State
Policy
1. The Constitution names our country as :
(a) Bharat (b) India, that is Bharat 12. Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under:
(c) Hindustan (d) Aryavarta (a) fundamental right (b) legal rights
2. What is the minimum permissible age for employment in (c) constitutional rights (d) natural rights
any factory or mine ? 13. Indian Constitution recognises minorities on the basis of:
(a) 12 years (b) 14 years (a) religion (b) caste
(c) 16 years (d) 18 years (c) population (d) colour
3. Which of the following is not a condition for becoming a 14. Article 16(4)(a) which gives power to the State to make
citizen of India ? laws regarding reservation in favour of Scheduled Castes
(a) Birth (b) Acquiring Property and Tribes was added by :
(c) Descent (d) Naturalisation (a) 5th Amendment of the Constitution
4. Citizenship provisions are enshrined in the Constitution in (b) 77th Amendment of the Constitution
: (c) 9th Amendment of the Constitution
(a) Part II (b) Part II, Articles 5-11 (d) 11th Amendment of the Constitution
(c)Part II, Articles 5-6 (d) Part I, Articles 5-11 15. Untouchability is abolished and its practice is punishable
5. Which of the following Articles describes about the according to :
person voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign state (a) Article 15 (b) Article 16
not to be citizens? (c) Article 17 (d) Article 15
(a) Article 5 (b) Article 7 16. Right to education is a fundamental right emanating
(c) Article 8 (d) Article 9 from right to :
6. To acquire citizenship by registration a person must have (a) Freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(l)(a)
been resident in India for immediately before making an (b) Culture and education under Articles 29 and 30
application : (c) life and personal liberty under Article 21
(a) one year (b) three year (d) Equality before law and equal protection of law under
(c) five years (d) seven years Article14
7. Which of the following rights was described by Dr. B.R. 17. Under Article 368, Parliament has no power to repeal
Ambedkar as The Heart and Soul of the Constitution‘ ? Fundamental Rights because they are :
(a) Right of Freedom of Religion (a) enshrined in Part III of the Constitution
(b) Right to Property (b) human rights
(c) Right to Equality (c) Transcendental rights
(d) Right to Constitutional Remedies (d) part of basic structure of essential framework of the
8. Protection of the interests of the minorities is envisaged in Constitution
which of the following articles? 18. Regarding equality before law, the Indian Constitution
(a) 14 (b) 19 makes exceptions in the case of:
(c) 29 (d) 32 (a) the President or a Governor (b) foreign sovereigns
9. On whom does the Constitution confer special only
responsibility for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights? (c) the President only (d) none
(a) Parliament (b) Supreme Court 19. The right to constitutional remedies in India is available
(c) President (d) State legislature to:
10. Under which Article of the Constitution are the Cultural (a) citizens of India only
and Educational Rights granted? (b) all persons in case of infringement of any fundamental
(a) Article 29 and 31 (b) Article 29 and 32 right
(c) Article 29 and 30 (d) Article 30 and 31 (c) any person for enforcing any of the fundamental rights
11. Which of the following is not specifically mentioned in conferred on all persons
Article 19 of the Constitution? (d) an aggrieved individual alone
(a) Freedom of speech and expression 20. The Fundamental Right to ….. has been deleted by the...
(b) Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms Amendment Act.
(c) Freedom to move freely (a) form associations; 44 th
(d) Freedom of the press (b) property; 44 th
(c) against exploitation; 42 nd

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(d) private property; 42nd (c) Swaran Singh Committee
21. Separation of the Judiciary from the Executive is (d) Indira Gandhi Committee
enjoined by: 31. Respect for the National flag and National Anthem is:
(a) Preamble (b) Directive Principle (a) fundamental right of every citizen
(c) Seventh Schedule (d) Judicial decision (b) fundamental duty of every citizen
22. Which part of the Constitution deals with the Directive (c) directive principle of State policy
Principles of State Policy? (d) ordinary duty of every citizen
(a) Part III (b) Part IV 32. Which one of the following statements correctly
(c) Part V (d) Part II describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
23. Which of the following is not a Directive Principle of the (a) It contains the scheme of the distribution of power
State Policy? between the Union and the States
(a) To raise the level of nutrition (b) It contains the language listed in the Constitution
(b) To develop the scientific temper (c) It contains the provisions regarding the administration of
(c) To promote economic interests of weaker sections tribal areas
(d) To separate the Judiciary from the Executive (d) It allocates seats in the Council of States
24. Directive Principles are : 33. The Twelfth Schedule of the Constitution
(a) justifiable as fundamental rights (a) contains provisions relating to elections to Panchayats
(b) justifiable but not as fundamental rights (b) contains subjects over which Municipalities may have
(c) decorative portions of Indian Constitution control
(d) not justifiable, yet fundamental in governance of the (c) contains recommendations relating to establishment of
country State Finance Commission
25. Fundamental duties enacted in Part IV A of the (d) was added by the 73rd Amendment Act
Constitution are: 34. The Ninth Schedule was added by the Amendment.
(a) enforceable duties and Parliament can impose penalties (a) First (b) Ninth
or punishments for the non-compliance (c) Thirty-fifth (d) Thirty-sixth
(b) like directive principles that are mandates to people 35. What does the Ninth Schedule contain?
(c) like fundamental rights that are enforceable (a) Subjects on which State Legislature cannot legislate
(d) no more than meant to create psychological (b) Laws which are protected from judicial scrutiny
consciousness among the citizens and of education value (c) Provisions regarding defecting legislators
26. Which one of the following amendments accorded (d) List of religions in India
precedence to Directive Principle over Fundamental Rights? 36. Which language is not recognised in the 8th Schedule
(a) 24th Amendment (b) 39th Amendment though it is an official language of a state ?
(c) 42nd Amendment (d) 44th Amendment (a) English (b) Sindhi
27. In which part of the Constitution the concept of Welfare (c) Sanskrit (d) Kashmiri
State finds elaboration? 37. With what subject do the Articles 5 to 8 of the
(a) Preamble (b) Fundamental Rights Constitution of India deal?
(c) Fundamental Duties (d) Directive Principles (a) Details of Indian Union and its territory
28. Which of the following is correct about the Fundamental (b) Citizenship
Duties? (c) Fundamental duties
I. These are not enforceable (d) Union Executive
II. They are primarily moral duties
III. They are not related to any legal rights
(a) I, II and III (b) I and III
(c) II and III (d) I and II
Chapter. 3
29. The total number of Fundamental duties mentioned in
the Constitution is: 1 b 21 b
(a) 9 (c) 11 2 b 22 b
(b) 10 (d) 12 3 b 23 b
30. Fundamental duties have been added in the Constitution
by 42 Amendment Act, 1976 in accordance with the 4 b 24 d
recommendations of : 5 d 25 d
(a) Santhanam Committee 6 d 26 c
(b) Sarkaria Committee
7 d 27 d

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