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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
What was the purpose of the Minto-Marley Reformation? |
| A. | Separate electoral system |
| B. | increasing the participation of Indians |
| C. | prepare for war |
| D. | give complete freedom |
| Answer» B. increasing the participation of Indians | |
| 2. |
The first attempt at a federal system was the Government of India Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . carried out by - |
| A. | 1909 , |
| B. | 1919 , |
| C. | 1935 , |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 3. |
The idea of Constituent Assembly was formally propounded by- |
| A. | Motilal Nehru |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | M . N. opinion |
| D. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Answer» D. Mahatma Gandhi | |
| 4. |
In the year 1936, the demand for the formation of the Constituent Assembly by the Indian National Congress was placed in the meeting held at- |
| A. | Kanpur |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | Faizpur |
| D. | Lahore |
| Answer» D. Lahore | |
| 5. |
In the proposed original constitution, how was the division of the total members decided? |
| A. | 292 representatives of the British territories |
| B. | 93 representatives of princely states |
| C. | 4 representatives of main commissionerate areas |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
What was the number of members of the Constituent Assembly in the year 1947 as a result of the reorganization |
| A. | 289 , |
| B. | 299 , |
| C. | 324 , |
| D. | 333 , |
| Answer» C. 324 , | |
| 7. |
Constitution of India came into force |
| A. | January 26, 1950 |
| B. | On January 26, 1952 |
| C. | on 15 August 1948 |
| D. | on 26 November 1949 |
| Answer» B. On January 26, 1952 | |
| 8. |
Who among the following was not a member of the Constitution Manuscripts Committee? |
| A. | mohammed sadullah |
| B. | K. M . Musashi |
| C. | a . K. Iyer |
| D. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
In which country did the advent of spiritual rule first take place? |
| A. | Yugoslavia |
| B. | Egypt |
| C. | Switzerland |
| D. | United States |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
Which of the following features are common to both the Indian Union and the American Federation? |
| A. | Single citizenship |
| B. | Dual citizenship |
| C. | Federal Supreme Court for the Interpretation of the Constitution |
| D. | position of president |
| Answer» D. position of president | |
| 11. |
The idea of including Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution is taken from the constitution of which country? |
| A. | Ireland |
| B. | America |
| C. | France |
| D. | ex-service union |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Which part of the constitution has provisions for temporary, transitional and special provisions? |
| A. | part 18 |
| B. | part 19 |
| C. | part 21 |
| D. | part 22 |
| Answer» D. part 22 | |
| 13. |
How many schedules were there in the constitution finally passed by the Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | 6 , |
| B. | 8 , |
| C. | 10 , |
| D. | 12 , |
| Answer» C. 10 , | |
| 14. |
How many schedules were there in the draft constitution presented by the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | 6 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 9 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» C. 9 | |
| 15. |
At present, how many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | 8 , |
| B. | 10 , |
| C. | 12 , |
| D. | 14 , |
| Answer» D. 14 , | |
| 16. |
By which Constitutional Amendment Act the 9th Schedule was added to the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | first |
| B. | Second |
| C. | seventh |
| D. | ninth |
| Answer» B. Second | |
| 17. |
Which schedule of the Indian Constitution mentions the states and union territories included in the Union of India? |
| A. | first schedule |
| B. | second schedule |
| C. | third schedule |
| D. | fourth schedule |
| Answer» B. second schedule | |
| 18. |
The Second Schedule of the Constitution is related to- |
| A. | representation in the Rajya Sabha |
| B. | by languages |
| C. | by oath |
| D. | from the salary of important officials |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
In which Schedule of the Constitution provision has been made regarding the salaries of the President, Governors of the States, Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts, Officers of Parliament and State Legislatures, Comptroller and Auditor General of India etc. |
| A. | first schedule |
| B. | second schedule |
| C. | third schedule |
| D. | fourth schedule |
| Answer» C. third schedule | |
| 20. |
1985 by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. Which schedule has been added in - |
| A. | 9th |
| B. | 10th |
| C. | 11th. |
| D. | 12th |
| Answer» D. 12th | |
| 21. |
The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with- |
| A. | With the allocation of seats to the Rajya Sabha |
| B. | with union, state and concurrent list |
| C. | with languages |
| D. | With disqualification on grounds of defection |
| Answer» D. With disqualification on grounds of defection | |
| 22. |
With which of the following is the main provision of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India related? |
| A. | reservation in government jobs |
| B. | protection of tribal land |
| C. | Autonomy in the Administration of Tribal Areas in North-East India |
| D. | reservation in educational institutions |
| Answer» D. reservation in educational institutions | |
| 23. |
By the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1985 AD. Which schedule was included in the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | 9 V |
| B. | 10th |
| C. | 11th. |
| D. | 12th |
| Answer» C. 11th. | |
| 24. |
Which Schedule of the Constitution lists the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha for each of the States and Union Territories? |
| A. | first schedule |
| B. | second schedule |
| C. | third schedule |
| D. | fourth schedule |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
The third schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with- |
| A. | representation in the Rajya Sabha |
| B. | by oath and affirmation |
| C. | by languages |
| D. | from the salary of important officials |
| Answer» C. by languages | |
| 26. |
The validity of an Act cannot be challenged in any court if it is included in the Schedule of the Constitution. |
| A. | 5th. the schedule |
| B. | 8th. the schedule |
| C. | 9th. the schedule |
| D. | 10th. the schedule |
| Answer» D. 10th. the schedule | |
| 27. |
22 languages of the Constitution of India have been given the status of official language. In which schedule these official languages are mentioned? |
| A. | seventh |
| B. | eighth |
| C. | ninth |
| D. | tenth |
| Answer» C. ninth | |
| 28. |
In which schedule of the constitution the details of disqualification of elected members on the basis of defection have been given? |
| A. | 8th. |
| B. | 9th. |
| C. | 10th. |
| D. | 11th. |
| Answer» D. 11th. | |
| 29. |
The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution is related to- |
| A. | defection law |
| B. | Union languages |
| C. | Special status to Jammu and Kashmir |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. Union languages | |
| 30. |
Which state's reservation bill has been included in the 9th schedule? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Orissa |
| Answer» B. Karnataka | |
| 31. |
Which pair of the Schedule of the Constitution and its related subjects is not correctly matched? |
| A. | First Schedule - List of States and Union Territories |
| B. | Second Schedule - Powers and Functions of the Election Commission |
| C. | Seventh Schedule - Division of Central State Power |
| D. | Tenth Schedule - Anti-Defection Laws |
| Answer» C. Seventh Schedule - Division of Central State Power | |
| 32. |
Which one of the schedules of the Constitution of India gives a list of the names of a state and details of its territories? |
| A. | First |
| B. | second |
| C. | third |
| D. | fourth |
| Answer» B. second | |
| 33. |
In the 12th Schedule of the Constitution - |
| A. | There are provisions regarding elections to Panchayats. |
| B. | There is a provision regarding the rights of the municipalities |
| C. | There is a provision related to the State Finance Commission. |
| D. | Added in the 73rd amendment. |
| Answer» C. There is a provision related to the State Finance Commission. | |
| 34. |
Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution of India - |
| A. | It contains an outline of the details of the powers in the Union and the States. |
| B. | In this, the languages indicated in the constitution have been given. |
| C. | It contains provisions relating to the administration of tribal areas. |
| D. | It contains provisions relating to the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
If the Union of India has to create a new state, then which one of the following schedules of the Constitution must be amended - |
| A. | First |
| B. | second |
| C. | third |
| D. | fifth |
| Answer» B. second | |
| 36. |
Which of the following is not a newly added schedule? |
| A. | Eighth Schedule |
| B. | ninth schedule |
| C. | tenth schedule |
| D. | eleventh schedule |
| Answer» B. ninth schedule | |
| 37. |
Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution of India? |
| A. | It lists the distribution of powers between the Union and the States. |
| B. | In this, the languages indicated in the constitution have been given. |
| C. | It contains provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas. |
| D. | In this, the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha is |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
How many articles and schedules are there in the constitution finally passed by the Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | 378 Article 7 Schedule |
| B. | Article 390, Schedule 7 |
| C. | 395 Article 8 Schedule |
| D. | Article 398, Schedule 8 |
| Answer» D. Article 398, Schedule 8 | |
| 39. |
The 9th Schedule in the Indian Constitution was amended by- |
| A. | By the First Amendment |
| B. | by the eighth amendment |
| C. | By the Ninth Amendment |
| D. | by 42nd amendment |
| Answer» B. by the eighth amendment | |
| 40. |
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, fundamental rights have been given to the citizens? |
| A. | Article - 112 - 115 |
| B. | Article 12 - 35 |
| C. | Article - 222 - 235 |
| D. | Article - 5 - 11 |
| Answer» C. Article - 222 - 235 | |
| 41. |
Article 1 of the constitution is called- |
| A. | confederation |
| B. | Confederation with strong unitary base |
| C. | Federation |
| D. | union of states |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
In which article of the constitution it is mentioned that India i.e.India shall be a union of states- |
| A. | Article I |
| B. | Article II |
| C. | Article III |
| D. | Article IV |
| Answer» B. Article II | |
| 43. |
Presently the total number of Articles in the Indian Constitution is – |
| A. | 356 , |
| B. | 395 , |
| C. | 404 , |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. 404 , | |
| 44. |
Which Article of the Indian Constitution determines the qualifications for re-election to the office of President? |
| A. | Article 52 |
| B. | Article 54 |
| C. | Article 55 |
| D. | Article 57 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
Which Articles of the Indian Constitution have provisions regarding citizenship? |
| A. | Article - 1 ' - 5 |
| B. | Article - 5 - 11 |
| C. | Article 12 - 35 |
| D. | Article - 36 - 51 |
| Answer» C. Article 12 - 35 | |
| 46. |
Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State Governments to constitute Village Panchayats? |
| A. | Article 51 |
| B. | Article 32 |
| C. | Article 37 |
| D. | Article 40 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
In which article of the Indian ConstitutionFreedom of the Presshas been given? |
| A. | in article 14 |
| B. | Article 25 |
| C. | Article 21A |
| D. | Article 19 (first) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
Which article of the Indian Constitution abolished untouchability? |
| A. | Article 16 |
| B. | Article 18 |
| C. | Article 17 |
| D. | Article 15 |
| Answer» D. Article 15 | |
| 49. |
The Constitution of India does not explicitly provide for the freedom of the press, but this freedom is implicit - |
| A. | in article 14 |
| B. | in article 17 |
| C. | Article 19 (first) in A |
| D. | in article 24 |
| Answer» D. in article 24 | |
| 50. |
Which Article of the Constitution empowers the Central Government to provide reservation in jobs and educational institutions for the weaker sections of the society? |
| A. | Article 14 |
| B. | Article 16 |
| C. | Article 17 |
| D. | Article 23 |
| Answer» C. Article 17 | |