The Constitution

Question 1

What is the supreme law of India?

Answer 1

The Constitution of India.

Question 2

When was the Constitution of India adopted?

Answer 2

January 26, 1950.

Question 3

How many articles are there in the original Constitution of India?

Answer 3

There were originally 395 articles.

Question 4

True or False: The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution in the world.

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

What is the preamble of the Constitution of India?

Answer 5

The introduction that states the objectives and guiding principles of the Constitution.

Question 6

Who is known as the ‘Father of the Indian Constitution’?

Answer 6

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

Question 7

Fill in the blank: The Constitution of India provides for a __________ system of government.

Answer 7

Parliamentary.

Question 8

What are the three branches of government established by the Constitution of India?

Answer 8

Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary.

Question 9

Which part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?

Answer 9

Part III.

Question 10

How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Constitution of India?

Answer 10

Six.

Question 11

True or False: The Constitution of India allows for the amendment of its provisions.

Answer 11

True.

Question 12

What is the minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha?

Answer 12

25 years.

Question 13

What is the minimum age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha?

Answer 13

30 years.

Question 14

Which article of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of the Supreme Court?

Answer 14

Article 124.

Question 15

What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Constitution?

Answer 15

552 members.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in Part __________ of the Constitution.

Answer 16

IV.

Question 17

What is the main purpose of the Directive Principles of State Policy?

Answer 17

To guide the state in policy making.

Question 18

Who has the power to amend the Constitution of India?

Answer 18

Parliament.

Question 19

What is the term used for the division of powers between the center and the states?

Answer 19

Federalism.

Question 20

True or False: The President of India is the head of the state.

Answer 20

True.

Question 21

What is the length of the term for a member of the Rajya Sabha?

Answer 21

Six years.

Question 22

How many members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha?

Answer 22

12 members.

Question 23

What is the role of the Election Commission of India?

Answer 23

To administer elections in India.

Question 24

What is the highest law officer in India?

Answer 24

The Attorney General of India.

Question 25

Which article provides for the appointment of the Attorney General of India?

Answer 25

Article 76.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The Constitution of India recognizes __________ as a fundamental right.

Answer 26

Right to Equality.

Question 27

What is the principle of ‘one person, one vote’?

Answer 27

The principle of universal suffrage.

Question 28

Which article of the Constitution deals with the right to constitutional remedies?

Answer 28

Article 32.

Question 29

What is the role of the Rajya Sabha in the legislative process?

Answer 29

To represent the states and review legislation.

Question 30

True or False: The Constitution of India provides for a single citizenship.

Answer 30

True.

Question 31

What is the significance of the 73rd and 74th Amendments?

Answer 31

They enhanced the powers of local self-governments.

Question 32

Which part of the Constitution contains the provisions regarding the amendment process?

Answer 32

Part XX.

Question 33

What is the quorum required for a Lok Sabha meeting?

Answer 33

One-tenth of the total number of members.