Constitution of India preamble salient features and constitutional framework. - One Line Questions
1.
Which year was the word 'Socialist' added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution? —
1976
2.
The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is stipulated to be: —
250
3.
The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on: —
26 November 1949
4.
The Constitution of India came into effect on: —
26 January 1950
5.
The term of office for the President of India is: —
5 years
6.
The Preamble was amended by which Constitutional Amendment Act? —
42nd Amendment Act, 1976
7.
The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is stipulated to be: —
552
8.
The term 'Republic' in the Preamble signifies that the head of the state is: —
An elected official
9.
The term 'Federal' in the Indian context implies: —
Division of powers between the Union and States
10.
Which Article of the Constitution deals with the 'Union of States'? —
Article 1
11.
Which Article empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights? —
Article 32
12.
High Courts in India can issue writs under which Article? —
Article 226
13.
The Lok Sabha is also known as the: —
House of the People
14.
The Constituent Assembly was formed under the framework of which plan? —
Cabinet Mission Plan
15.
According to the Preamble, what is the ultimate goal for all citizens of India? —
Unity and integrity of the nation
16.
The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts deal with: —
Panchayati Raj and Municipalities
17.
The President of India is the head of the: —
State
18.
The word 'Secular' in the Preamble means that the state: —
Has no religion of its own
19.
The Rajya Sabha is also known as the: —
Council of States
20.
Which of the following is a feature of the Indian judicial system? —
Integrated Judiciary
21.
Who is considered the chief architect of the Constitution of India? —
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
22.
The Constitution of India provides for: —
Judicial review
23.
Which case held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution? —
Kesavananda Bharati case
24.
The idea of a written Constitution was first proposed in India by: —
M.N. Roy
25.
The Vice-President of India is elected by: —
Elected members of both Houses of Parliament
26.
Which feature of the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Japanese Constitution? —
Procedure established by law
27.
The Preamble states that the ultimate authority rests with the: —
People of India
28.
Which part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights? —
Part III
29.
Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in which part of the Constitution? —
Part IV
30.
The Supreme Court of India is established under which part of the Constitution? —
Part V
31.
The 74th Amendment Act added which part to the Constitution? —
Part IXA
32.
Which part of the Constitution deals with the Panchayati Raj system? —
Part IX
33.
The Constitution provides for a Fundamental Duty to: —
Respect the national flag
34.
The phrase 'We, the People of India' emphasizes the principle of: —
Popular sovereignty
35.
Which of the following is considered the 'soul' of the Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar? —
Right to Constitutional Remedies
36.
Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? —
Vice-President of India
37.
Who presides over the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament? —
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
38.
The Constitution of India provides for a system of Government that is: —
Parliamentary
39.
The Constitution of India establishes a system that is: —
Quasi-federal
40.
The Constitution of India is often described as: —
Rigid and Federal
41.
Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a type of Justice in the Preamble? —
Religious
42.
The Preamble to the Constitution of India declares India to be a: —
Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
43.
The Prime Minister of India is the head of the: —
Government
44.
The Chief Minister is the head of the: —
State Government
45.
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by: —
Members of the Lok Sabha
46.
The Governor is the constitutional head of the: —
State Government
47.
The concept of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' is borrowed from the Constitution of: —
Ireland
48.
The ideals of Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity in the Preamble are inspired by the Constitution of which country? —
France
49.
India adopted a parliamentary system of government from: —
United Kingdom
50.
The concept of 'Single Citizenship' in India is borrowed from the Constitution of: —
United Kingdom