Indian polity and Constitution - One Line Questions

1. How many Fundamental Duties are currently specified in the Constitution? — 11
2. The total number of members in the Council of Ministers cannot exceed what percentage of the total number of members of the House of the People (Lok Sabha)? — 15%
3. What is the minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha? — 25 years
4. What is the minimum age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha? — 30 years
5. The Constitution of India was adopted on which date? — 26 November 1949
6. When did the Constitution of India come into effect? — 26 January 1950
7. The Supreme Court of India consists of the Chief Justice and how many other judges (as per current strength)? — 33
8. What is the term of office for the President of India? — 5 years
9. Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by which Amendment Act? — 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
10. The tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is: — 6 years or 65 years of age
11. How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution? — 6
12. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) consists of a Chairman and how many other members? — As the President may determine
13. Which Article deals with the powers and functions of the Supreme Court? — Article 124
14. The Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression is guaranteed under which Article? — Article 19
15. Which Article provides for the creation of an All-India Judicial Service? — Article 312
16. Which Article deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies? — Article 32
17. The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body established under which Article? — Article 324
18. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the provision for a National Emergency? — Article 352
19. Financial Emergency can be proclaimed by the President under which Article? — Article 360
20. The concept of 'Uniform Civil Code' is mentioned in which Article of the Directive Principles? — Article 44
21. The President of India can be impeached by a procedure laid down in which Article? — Article 61
22. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality? — Articles 14-18
23. Who is the constitutional head of the state government? — Governor
24. Article 356 of the Indian Constitution is related to: — Failure of Constitutional Machinery in States
25. The Vice-President of India can be removed from office by: — A resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of Rajya Sabha and agreed to by the Lok Sabha
26. Who is considered the architect of the Indian Constitution? — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
27. Writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto can be issued by: — Both Supreme Court and High Courts
28. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, deals with: — Municipalities
29. Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in which part of the Constitution? — Part IV
30. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Parliament? — Part V
31. The Panchayati Raj System is provided for in which part of the Constitution? — Part IX
32. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, added which part to the Constitution? — Part IX
33. Which part of the Constitution deals with the States? — Part VI
34. Which Fundamental Right was deleted by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978? — Right to Property
35. The Preamble to the Constitution of India declares India as a: — Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
36. Who appoints the judges of the High Courts? — The President of India
37. The Chief Minister of a State is appointed by: — The Governor of the State
38. The High Courts in India are established by: — The Parliament
39. Who is the Chairman of the National Development Council? — The Prime Minister of India
40. The Attorney General of India is appointed by: — The President of India
41. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? — The Vice-President of India
42. The Prime Minister of India is appointed by: — The President of India
43. Who is the Presiding Officer of the Lok Sabha? — The Speaker
44. Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court? — The President of India
45. The Governor of a State is appointed by: — The President of India
46. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is appointed by: — The President of India
47. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India? — The Chief Justice of India
48. The power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment is vested in: — The President
49. The Union Executive consists of the President, the Vice-President, the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister, and which other body? — The Attorney General of India
50. The Parliament of India consists of the President, the Lok Sabha, and which other house? — The Rajya Sabha
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