Indian Constitution Questions Answers

Q1 :

The Tenth Schedule to the Constitution of India relates to

A
  

Panchayati Raj Institutions

B
  

Anti-defection Act

C
  

List of languages recognised by the Constitution

D
  

Procedure for amendment to the Constitution

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Correct Answer: B

Anti-defection Act

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Q2 :

A person shall not be qualified to contest election for a Legislative Assembly seat unless he has completed the age of

A
  

25 years

B
  

21 years

C
  

18 years

D
  

30 years

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Correct Answer: A

25 years

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The minimum age requirement to become a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is 25 years.

Q3 :

Which of the following are the powers of the President of India with regard to the Parliament?

A
  

Summon or prorogue the session of Parliament

B
  

 Address the joint session of the two Houses

C
  

Can call a joint sitting of the two Houses

D
  

All of these

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Correct Answer: D

All of these

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Q4 :

Which one of the following qualifications must a candidate have, to contest the election of Vice-President of India?

A
  

He must have served as a governor in at least one State

B
  

He must be eligible for contesting election to Rajya Sabha

C
  

He must not hold an office of profit save that of the Chief Justice of India

D
  

He must be citizen of India and not less than 45 years of age

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Correct Answer: B

He must be eligible for contesting election to Rajya Sabha

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Q5 :

Which of the following is the functions of the Vice-President?

A
  

Performs the functions of the Presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha

B
  

Has a casting vote in Rajya Sabha

C
  

He acts as President when President cannot perform functions due to illness or otherwise

D
  

All of the above mentioned

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Correct Answer: D

All of the above mentioned

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Q6 :

Which one of the following is not the qualification for election to the office of the Vice-President?

A
  

Must be a citizen of India

B
  

Must be qualified to be elected as member of Rajya Sabha

C
  

Must not hold office of profit under Union or state government

D
  

He should be a member of Parliament

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Correct Answer: D

He should be a member of Parliament

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Q7 :

There is no law or specific provision so fat to govern the President-Prime Minister relationship, yet the President acts on the advice of the Prime Minister, this is based on a a convention. This convention in the Indian Constitution follows the pattern of the:

A
  

US Constitution

B
  

Russian Constitution

C
  

Australian Constitution

D
  

British Constitution

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Correct Answer: D

British Constitution

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Q8 :

The States in India were reorganised through which Constitution Amendment Act?

A
  

First

B
  

Second

C
  

Seventh

D
  

Twenty-First

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Correct Answer: C

Seventh

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Q9 :

In which schedule of the Indian Constitution can the list of national languages be found?

A
  

Fifth Schedule

B
  

Sixth Schedule

C
  

Seventh Schedule

D
  

Eighth Schedule

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Correct Answer: D

Eighth Schedule

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Q10 :

Which are included under cultural and educational rights?

A
  

Rights of the minorities to promote their language

B
  

Rights against discrimination for admission in educational institutions on the grounds of religion, race or caste

C
  

Minorities have the right to establish and administer their educational institutions

D
  

All of these

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Correct Answer: D

All of these

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Q11 :

How can the Fundamental Rights be protected?

A
  

A citizen whose Fundamental Rights have been violated can approach the Supreme Court which will issue appropriate writ against the authority

B
  

Supreme Court will take note of such violations itself

C
  

The executive will inform the Courts

D
  

No need of any reference by any Court; it is automatically protected

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Correct Answer: A

A citizen whose Fundamental Rights have been violated can approach the Supreme Court which will issue appropriate writ against the authority

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Q12 :

Which restrictions have been placed on Fundamental Rights?

A
  

When the Proclamation of National Emergency is in operation the freedoms are automatically suspended

B
  

States are allowed to impose certain reasonable restrictions for certain purposes

C
  

Fundamental Rights are absolute

D
  

Only A and B are correct

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Correct Answer: D

Only A and B are correct

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Q13 :

The quorum of the Parliament is fixed at:

A
  

one-tenth of the membership of the House

B
  

one-third of the membership of the House

C
  

one-half of the membership of the House

D
  

four-fifths of the membership of the House

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Correct Answer: A

one-tenth of the membership of the House

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Q14 :

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha when compared :

A
  

they are equally powerful

B
  

The Lok Sabha holds greater power than the Rajya Sabha

C
  

Rajya Sabha is more powerful than the Lok Sabha

D
  

the 'intensity of Power' varies

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Correct Answer: B

The Lok Sabha holds greater power than the Rajya Sabha

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Q15 :

Which is the final authority for establishing a new State in India?

A
  

State Legislatures

B
  

Parliament

C
  

President of India

D
  

Prime Minister of India

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Correct Answer: B

Parliament

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Q16 :

Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?

A
  

Prime Minister of India

B
  

Speaker of the Lok Sabha

C
  

President of India

D
  

Ministry of Law and Justice

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Correct Answer: C

President of India

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Q17 :

What is the maximum number of members the President of India can nominate to the Rajya Sabha?

A
  

two members

B
  

four members

C
  

six members

D
  

twelve members

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Correct Answer: D

twelve members

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Q18 :

Under what circumstances can the President promulgate ordinances?

A
  

Prime Minister asks him to do so

B
  

Council of Ministers wants him to do so

C
  

Parliament is not in session

D
  

Parliament empowers him for it during a particular session

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Correct Answer: C

Parliament is not in session

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Q19 :

The ordinances promulgated by the Governor are subject to the approval of which authority?

A
  

President of India

B
  

State Legislature

C
  

Lok Sabha

D
  

Vidhan Sabha

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Correct Answer: B

State Legislature

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Q20 :

Who is responsible for making laws for Union Territories that do not have their own legislatures?

A
  

Lt. Governor

B
  

President of India

C
  

Union Cabinet

D
  

Parliament of India

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Correct Answer: D

Parliament of India

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Q21 :

What is the maximum number of days within which the Rajya Sabha must return a bill to the Lok Sabha after either rejecting or accepting it?

A
  

30

B
  

14

C
  

10

D
  

15

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Correct Answer: B

14

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Q22 :

What happens if there is a dispute over a money bill between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha?

A
  

a joint session of the two Houses is called

B
  

Rajya Sabha can reject it

C
  

The Rajya Sabha may submit recommendations that the Lok Sabha can choose to either accept or reject.

D
  

Lok Sabha does not need the opinion of Rajya Sabha

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Correct Answer: C

The Rajya Sabha may submit recommendations that the Lok Sabha can choose to either accept or reject.

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Q23 :

Which 'Law' Officers hold office at the pleasure of the President?

A
  

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Attorney-General

B
  

The Attorney-General and the Solicitor General

C
  

The Law Minister and any judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court

D
  

The Attorney-General and the Law Minister

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Correct Answer: B

The Attorney-General and the Solicitor General

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Q24 :

Under what circumstances is the President's Rule imposed in a State or Union Territory?

A
  

Governor of a State or the Chief Commissioner or a Lt. Governor advises the President to do so because the Government in that State/Territory cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution

B
  

Chief Minister of a State requests to this effect

C
  

Chief Justice of the State High Court recommends through the Governor

D
  

President knows best

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Correct Answer: A

Governor of a State or the Chief Commissioner or a Lt. Governor advises the President to do so because the Government in that State/Territory cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution

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