Indian polity: constitution and political system - One Line Questions

1. How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution? — 12
2. The National Flag of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on: — 22nd July 1947
3. What is the minimum age to be elected as a member of the Lok Sabha? — 25 years
4. Which constitutional amendment added the word 'Secular' to the Preamble? — 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
5. The 'Fundamental Duties' were added to the Constitution by which amendment? — 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
6. The 'Right to Property' was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by which Amendment Act? — 44th Amendment Act, 1978
7. The term of office for a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) is: — 5 years
8. The 'Panchayati Raj' system was constitutionally recognized by which amendment act? — 73rd Amendment Act, 1992
9. The 'Right to Education' as a Fundamental Right was inserted by which Amendment? — 86th Amendment Act, 2002
10. The concept of 'Cooperative Societies' is included in the Constitution by which Amendment? — 97th Amendment Act, 2011
11. The 'Speaker' of the Lok Sabha has the casting vote in case of: — A tie
12. The 'Union of States' is mentioned in which Article of the Constitution? — Article 1
13. The Supreme Court of India has the power of Judicial Review. This power is derived from: — Article 13 of the Constitution
14. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability? — Article 17
15. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the formation of a new state and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states? — Article 3
16. Which Article deals with the 'Protection of life and personal liberty'? — Article 21
17. Which Article grants the Right to Constitutional Remedies? — Article 32
18. Which Article provides for the establishment of the Election Commission of India? — Article 324
19. Which Article empowers the Parliament to legislate on any matter in the State List during a National Emergency? — Article 352
20. Which Article deals with the 'Uniform Civil Code'? — Article 44
21. The 'Separation of Judiciary from the Executive' is provided for in which Article? — Article 50
22. The President of India can be impeached under which Article? — Article 61
23. Which Article deals with the composition of the Council of Ministers? — Article 74
24. Which Article empowers the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha? — Article 85
25. The 'Right to Equality' is guaranteed by which Articles of the Constitution? — Articles 14-18
26. The 'Right to Freedom of Religion' is guaranteed under which Articles? — Articles 25-28
27. The system of 'Judicial Review' in India is: — Based on procedure established by law
28. Who is the constitutional head of the State government? — Governor
29. The 'Public Accounts Committee' is also known as: — Watchdog of the Treasury
30. The 'Welfare State' concept is envisioned in which part of the Indian Constitution? — Directive Principles of State Policy
31. The 'Panchsheel Principles' are enshrined in which part of the Constitution? — Directive Principles of State Policy
32. Who is considered the architect of the Indian Constitution? — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
33. The 'Preamble' to the Constitution of India is: — Non-justiciable
34. The concept of 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution was laid down by the Supreme Court in which case? — Kesavananda Bharati case
35. The Vice-President of India can be removed from his office by a resolution of: — Rajya Sabha
36. The quorum for the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is: — One-tenth of the total membership
37. The 'Contingency Fund of India' is placed at the disposal of the: — President
38. The provisions relating to Citizenship are contained in which part of the Constitution? — Part II
39. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Fundamental Rights? — Part III
40. Which part of the Constitution deals with the 'Union Executive'? — Part V
41. The power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment is vested in the: — President and Governor
42. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? — Vice-President of India
43. Who appoints the Attorney General of India? — President
44. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares India as a: — Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
45. The concept of 'Secularism' in the Indian context means: — State having no official religion but treating all religions equally
46. The residuary powers of legislation are vested with: — The Parliament
47. The concept of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the constitution of which country? — Ireland
48. The 'Single Citizenship' for all citizens of India is a feature borrowed from the constitution of: — United Kingdom
49. The 'Emergency Provisions' in the Indian Constitution are largely inspired by the Constitution of: — Weimar Republic (Germany)
50. The 'Concurrent List' in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of: — Australia
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