Origin of Indian Constitution - salient and special features, Fundamental rights, Legislature, Judiciary, Executive, Adult franchise, Human rights - Question Bank

1. The abolition of untouchability is provided for under which Article?
A) Article 15
B) Article 16
C) Article 17
D) Article 18
2. Which Article prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?
A) Article 14
B) Article 15
C) Article 16
D) Article 17
3. The Indian Constitution establishes a parliamentary system of government, which means:
A) The executive is independent of the legislature
B) The executive is responsible to the legislature
C) The legislature is subordinate to the executive
D) The judiciary controls the executive
4. The concept of Uniform Civil Code is mentioned in which Article of the Constitution?
A) Article 42
B) Article 43
C) Article 44
D) Article 45
5. The Governor can grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment under which Article?
A) Article 72
B) Article 112
C) Article 123
D) Article 161
6. The President can grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment under which Article?
A) Article 72
B) Article 112
C) Article 123
D) Article 161
7. The 'due process of law' doctrine is followed in India for the protection of life and personal liberty, similar to the US system.
A) True
B) False
C) Partially true
D) Only for capital punishment
8. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right?
A) Right to Equality
B) Right to Freedom
C) Right to Property
D) Right to Constitutional Remedies
9. The right to constitutional remedies allows citizens to move the Supreme Court or High Court for the enforcement of their fundamental rights. This is guaranteed under Article:
A) Article 30
B) Article 31
C) Article 32
D) Article 33
10. Which Article empowers Parliament to form a new State by altering the boundaries of existing States?
A) Article 2
B) Article 3
C) Article 4
D) Article 5
11. The concept of 'Separation of Powers' between the legislature, executive, and judiciary is a key feature of the Indian Constitution, though not rigidly followed.
A) True
B) False
C) Partially true
D) Only applicable to the Union government
12. The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to the:
A) Governor
B) Chief Minister
C) Legislative Assembly
D) Legislative Council
13. The executive power of the State is vested in the:
A) Chief Minister
B) Governor
C) Legislative Assembly
D) High Court Chief Justice
14. Which part of the Constitution deals with the Executive of the Union?
A) Part V
B) Part VI
C) Part VII
D) Part VIII
15. The Constitution of India came into effect on:
A) 26 January 1949
B) 26 January 1950
C) 15 August 1947
D) 9 December 1946
16. The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on:
A) 26 January 1949
B) 26 January 1950
C) 15 August 1947
D) 9 December 1946
17. The term of office for a Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) is:
A) 4 years
B) 5 years
C) 6 years
D) For life
18. The term of office for a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) is:
A) 4 years
B) 5 years
C) 6 years
D) Until dissolution
19. Who is the guardian of the Fundamental Rights of the citizens?
A) Parliament
B) President
C) Supreme Court
D) Prime Minister
20. Financial Emergency can be proclaimed by the President under Article:
A) Article 352
B) Article 356
C) Article 360
D) Article 365
21. The President's Rule in a State is imposed under Article:
A) Article 352
B) Article 356
C) Article 360
D) Article 365
22. The President of India can declare a National Emergency under Article:
A) Article 352
B) Article 356
C) Article 360
D) Article 365
23. The 'Directive Principles of State Policy' are found in which Part of the Constitution?
A) Part III
B) Part IV
C) Part IVA
D) Part V
24. Cultural and Educational Rights are enshrined in which Articles?
A) Articles 25-28
B) Articles 29-30
C) Articles 31-31A
D) Articles 32-35
25. The right to freedom of religion is guaranteed under which Articles?
A) Articles 14-18
B) Articles 19-22
C) Articles 23-24
D) Articles 25-28
26. Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
A) Part II
B) Part III
C) Part IV
D) Part V
27. The concept of adult franchise is based on the principle of:
A) Meritocracy
B) Aristocracy
C) One person, one vote
D) Plutocracy
28. The minimum age for exercising the right to vote in India, as per the Constitution (61st Amendment) Act, 1988, is:
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 25 years
D) 30 years
29. Adult franchise in India means that every citizen who has attained the age of 18 years has the right to:
A) Contest elections
B) Vote in elections
C) Be appointed as a judge
D) Hold a constitutional office
30. Article 74 of the Constitution states that there shall be a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the:
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Speaker
D) Chief Justice
31. The real executive power in India is exercised by the:
A) President
B) Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers
C) Chief Justice of India
D) Governor
32. The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of:
A) Members of Parliament only
B) Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
C) Members of Parliament and State Legislative Councils
D) All members of Parliament and State Legislatures
33. Who is the constitutional head of the executive branch of the Union government?
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Chief Justice of India
D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
34. The power of judicial review in India means that the judiciary can:
A) Appoint judges to high courts
B) Declare any law or executive action unconstitutional
C) Amend the Constitution
D) Impeach the President
35. The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of appeal and its powers are defined under which Part of the Constitution?
A) Part IV
B) Part V
C) Part VI
D) Part VII
36. The Indian Judiciary is:
A) Separated from the executive
B) Integrated and independent
C) Subordinate to the legislature
D) Controlled by the executive
37. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
A) The President of India
B) The Prime Minister of India
C) The Vice-President of India
D) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
38. The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. How are its members elected?
A) Directly by the people
B) By the members of the Legislative Assemblies of States and Union Territories
C) By the President of India
D) By the Prime Minister
39. The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is stipulated to be:
A) 500
B) 545
C) 550
D) 552
40. The Indian Parliament is bicameral, consisting of the Lok Sabha and the:
A) State Council
B) Rajya Sabha
C) National Assembly
D) President's Council
41. Which fundamental right is described as the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?
A) Right to Equality
B) Right to Freedom
C) Right to Constitutional Remedies
D) Right against Exploitation
42. The right to life and personal liberty is enshrined in which Article?
A) Article 19
B) Article 21
C) Article 22
D) Article 23
43. Protection against double jeopardy and self-incrimination is provided under which Article?
A) Article 20
B) Article 21
C) Article 23
D) Article 24
44. The right to freedom of speech and expression is guaranteed under which Article?
A) Article 15
B) Article 19
C) Article 20
D) Article 22
45. Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality?
A) Article 14
B) Article 19
C) Article 21
D) Article 32
46. The Indian Constitution is described as 'borrowed' because it:
A) Was drafted under foreign influence
B) Incorporates provisions from the constitutions of various countries
C) Was inspired by the British parliamentary system
D) Was ratified by the United Nations
47. Which of the following is NOT a salient feature of the Indian Constitution?
A) Blend of rigidity and flexibility
B) Parliamentary system of government
C) Single citizenship
D) Dual citizenship
48. The concept of 'We, the People of India' in the Preamble signifies:
A) Sovereignty of the Parliament
B) Sovereignty of the Judiciary
C) Sovereignty of the President
D) Sovereignty of the People
49. Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly of India?
A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
50. Which historical event is widely considered the most significant precursor to the framing of the Indian Constitution?
A) The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857
B) The Swadeshi Movement
C) The Government of India Act, 1935
D) The Indian Councils Act, 1909
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