Constitution and Parliament - One Line Questions

1. The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is prescribed as: — 250
2. The term of office of the President of India is: — 5 years
3. The members of Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of: — 6 years
4. The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by which amendment? — 42nd Amendment
5. Which amendment is known as the 'Mini Constitution'? — 42nd Amendment
6. The maximum strength of Lok Sabha is prescribed as: — 552
7. The maximum age limit for the President of India is: — No age limit
8. The total number of Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution is: — 11
9. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability? — Article 17
10. Which article deals with the composition of the Legislative Council in states? — Article 171
11. Which article of the Constitution deals with the 'Right to Constitutional Remedies'? — Article 32
12. Which article empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights? — Article 32
13. Which article deals with the Uniform Civil Code? — Article 44
14. The 'Right to Equality' is guaranteed by which articles of the Indian Constitution? — Articles 14-18
15. The 'Right to Freedom' is guaranteed by which articles of the Indian Constitution? — Articles 19-22
16. The 'Right against Exploitation' is guaranteed by which articles of the Indian Constitution? — Articles 23-24
17. The 'Right to Freedom of Religion' is guaranteed by which articles of the Indian Constitution? — Articles 25-28
18. The 'question hour' in Parliament is held: — At the beginning of the day's proceedings
19. Who is the constitutional advisor to the Government of India? — Attorney General of India
20. Who is the constitutional head of the State Government? — Governor
21. The concept of 'Panchsheel' is enshrined in which part of the Constitution? — Directive Principles of State Policy
22. Who is considered the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'? — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
23. The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of: — Rajya Sabha
24. The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected from amongst the members of: — Lok Sabha
25. The process of impeachment of the President of India can be initiated in: — Either House of Parliament
26. The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of: — Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
27. The quorum for a joint sitting of Parliament is: — One-tenth of the total members of the Houses
28. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights? — Part III
29. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Parliament? — Part V
30. The 'Panchayati Raj' system is provided for in which part of the Constitution? — Part IX
31. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Executive? — Part V
32. Who is the custodian of the Constitution of India? — Supreme Court
33. The power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment is vested in the: — President and Governor
34. The Prime Minister of India is appointed by the: — President of India
35. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the: — Lok Sabha
36. The Governor of a State is appointed by the: — President of India
37. Who presides over the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament? — Speaker of Lok Sabha
38. The Parliament of India consists of: — President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
39. The power to summon and prorogue the Houses of Parliament lies with the: — President
40. The power to declare a national emergency is vested in the: — President
41. Which of the following is NOT a parliamentary committee? — Finance Commission
42. A Money Bill can only be introduced in the: — Lok Sabha
43. The 'Lok Pal' institution in India was established based on the recommendations of: — Administrative Reforms Commission
44. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares India as a: — Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
45. The Election Commission of India is a/an: — Constitutional body
46. What is 'Zero Hour' in parliamentary terminology? — The time immediately after the question hour
47. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by: — The members of the Lok Sabha
48. The Parliament can legislate on a matter in the State List in the national interest by passing a resolution supported by a majority of: — Two-thirds of the members present and voting in Rajya Sabha
49. The concept of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of which country? — Ireland
50. The concept of 'Judicial Review' in India is borrowed from the Constitution of: — United States
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