| GyanCentral - The hub for engineering and law students - IIT-JEE, AIEEE, BITSAT, CLAT, AILET - 2012: INDIAN CONSTITUTION MEGA QUIZ - 3 Sep 2nd 2012, 21:50 | GyanCentral - The hub for engineering and law students - IIT-JEE, AIEEE, BITSAT, CLAT, AILET - 2012 | | The most comprehensive career education and test preparation forums in india. | | | INDIAN CONSTITUTION MEGA QUIZ - 3 Sep 2nd 2012, 21:38 INDIAN CONSTITUTION QUIZ- 3 Hello, Guys Here are more 50 MCQs on INDIAN CONSTITUTION, comment your answers in reply to check yourself 'How much you know about our Constitution. "BE HONEST" I'll Post correct answer key later.. and as i already posted two more Quiz in Legal Aptitude preparation section i.e. INDIAN CONSTITUTION QUIZ-1 & 2. 51. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion(A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The word 'minority' is not defined in the Constitution of India. Reason (R): The Minorities Commission is not a constitutional body.In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct? A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A C. A is true, but R is false D. A is false, but R is true 52. Which of the following statements is not true about the National Commission for Women? A. The Commission was set up by an act of Parliament and started working in 1992 B. The Commission has decided to setup Maha Mahila Adalats across the country very soon C. The Commission has recommended to amend the dowry Act, Hindu Marriage Act, and Special Marriage Act and the Govt. has accepted the same D. The Commission has powers to investigate and review functions of various law making agencies in India 53. The Legislative Council in a state may be created or abolished by the A. President, on the recommendation of the Governor B. Parliament C. Parliament after the State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution to that effect D. Governor on a recommendation by the State cabinet 54. In which case did the Supreme Court concede the right of Parliament to amend the Constitution, but denied it the right to amend the basic structure of the Constitution? A. Keshavananda Bharati Case B. Golak Nath Case C. Minerva Mills Case D. None of these 55. On what ground, the Supreme Court of India can accept the appeal against any High Court Judgement? A. It is the apex court of the country B. There is sufficient legal jurisdiction in it C. That is the Fundamental Right of the person who appeals D. Law Minister has recommended in the regard 56. When can a bill be referred to the Parliamentary Committee? A. Just after being placed in the Parliament B. After general debate/discussion in the second reading C. After partial debate/discussion D. After difference between two houses 57. In what way the Finance Commission can recommend to the centre for transfer of resourcesto States? A. Debt, subside and tax share B. Debt and subsidy C. Debt and tax share D. Subsidy and tax share 58. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India, a provision has been made in the A. Directive Principles of State Policy B. Preamble to the Constitution C. Fundamental Duties D. Fundamental Rights 59. Which of the following are Financial Committee of Parliament in India? I. Public Accounts Committee II. Union Ministry of Finance III. Committee of Public Undertakings Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: A. I and II B. I and III C. II and III D. I, II and III 60. Communal representation presupposes the existence of A. a joint electorate B. separate electorates C. reservation of seats D. there can be both joint as well as separate electorates 61. How do Directive Principles of State Policy differ from Fundamental Rights? A. The former are meant for Central Government, whereas the latter are for the States B. The former are not a part of the Constitution, whereas the latter are the part of the Constitution C. The Directive Principles are not enforceable, whereas the Fundamental Rights are enforceable D. None of these 62. The date of 26th January when India became a Republic with a new Constitution was adopted, because A. on that day in 1885, the Indian National Congress was founded B. on that day in 1919, the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy took place C. on the day in 1930, the Congress observed the Independence Day in the country D. on that day in 1941, the Quit India Movement was started by Mahatma Gandhi 63. A federal system A. must have a written constitution B. must have an unwritten constitution C. may have either written or unwritten constitution D. may not have any constitution 64. Which Fundamental Right is concerned with abolition of social distinctions? A. Right to equality B. Right against exploitation C. Right to life and liberty D. Cultural and educational rights 65. Which part of the Constitution directs the State to establish Panchayati Raj Institution in the country? A. The Preamble B. The Directive Principles of State Policy C. The Fundamental Rights D. None of these 66. The Supreme Court of India consists of a Chief Justice and A. 7 judges B. 9 judges C. 11 judges D. 25 judges 67. The phrase 'procedure' established by law' A. gives immense powers in the hands of the courts regarding judicial review B. limits the authority of the Indian Courts in the matter of judicial review and the courts cannot go into the question as to whether a law is just or not C. gives the authority to the courts to go into the question as to whether a law is just or not D. None of these 68. What is the minimum duration of a stay necessary, before a person can apply for Indian citizenship? A. 5 years B. 3 years C. 7 years D. 10 years 69. Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth violates A. the concept of Welfare State B. Right to Equality C. a Directive Principle D. the Right to Freedom 70. The 81st Constitutional Amendment Bill deals with A. setting up of a Separate State of Uttarakhand B. reservation for women in Parliament and State Legislatures C. grant of greater autonomy for Jammu and Kashmir D. relates to carrying forwards backlog vacancies of Scheduled castes and Scheduled tribes 71. To whom a case of dispute in the election of the President of India be referred? A. Election Commission B. Parliament C. Supreme Court of India D. Central Cabinet 72. Bills are normally introduced in the Parliament A. during question hour B. during zero hour C. soon after lunch break D. shortly before the House adjourns for the day 73. In India, with several characteristics of a Federal Government, the supremacy lies in A. Constitution B. Parliament C. Supreme Court D. Bureaucracy 74. Which one of the Directive of Principles was not included in the Original Constitution, but was added by the 42nd Amendment? A. To create respect for Inter-National law B. To avoid concentration of wealth C. To provide free legal aid D. To ensure equal wages for equal work 75. The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India acts as the Chief Accountant and Auditor for the A. Union Government B. State Governments C. Union and State Governments D. Neither Union nor State Governments 51. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion(A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The word 'minority' is not defined in the Constitution of India. Reason (R): The Minorities Commission is not a constitutional body.In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct? A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A C. A is true, but R is false D. A is false, but R is true 52. Which of the following statements is not true about the National Commission for Women? A. The Commission was set up by an act of Parliament and started working in 1992 B. The Commission has decided to setup Maha Mahila Adalats across the country very soon C. The Commission has recommended to amend the dowry Act, Hindu Marriage Act, and Special Marriage Act and the Govt. has accepted the same D. The Commission has powers to investigate and review functions of various law making agencies in India 53. The Legislative Council in a state may be created or abolished by the A. President, on the recommendation of the Governor B. Parliament C. Parliament after the State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution to that effect D. Governor on a recommendation by the State cabinet 54. In which case did the Supreme Court concede the right of Parliament to amend the Constitution, but denied it the right to amend the basic structure of the Constitution? A. Keshavananda Bharati Case B. Golak Nath Case C. Minerva Mills Case D. None of these 55. On what ground, the Supreme Court of India can accept the appeal against any High Court Judgement? A. It is the apex court of the country B. There is sufficient legal jurisdiction in it C. That is the Fundamental Right of the person who appeals D. Law Minister has recommended in the regard 56. When can a bill be referred to the Parliamentary Committee? A. Just after being placed in the Parliament B. After general debate/discussion in the second reading C. After partial debate/discussion D. After difference between two houses 57. In what way the Finance Commission can recommend to the centre for transfer of resourcesto States? A. Debt, subside and tax share B. Debt and subsidy C. Debt and tax share D. Subsidy and tax share 58. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India, a provision has been made in the A. Directive Principles of State Policy B. Preamble to the Constitution C. Fundamental Duties D. Fundamental Rights 59. Which of the following are Financial Committee of Parliament in India? I. Public Accounts Committee II. Union Ministry of Finance III. Committee of Public Undertakings Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: A. I and II B. I and III C. II and III D. I, II and III 60. Communal representation presupposes the existence of A. a joint electorate B. separate electorates C. reservation of seats D. there can be both joint as well as separate electorates 61. How do Directive Principles of State Policy differ from Fundamental Rights? A. The former are meant for Central Government, whereas the latter are for the States B. The former are not a part of the Constitution, whereas the latter are the part of the Constitution C. The Directive Principles are not enforceable, whereas the Fundamental Rights are enforceable D. None of these 62. The date of 26th January when India became a Republic with a new Constitution was adopted, because A. on that day in 1885, the Indian National Congress was founded B. on that day in 1919, the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy took place C. on the day in 1930, the Congress observed the Independence Day in the country D. on that day in 1941, the Quit India Movement was started by Mahatma Gandhi 63. A federal system A. must have a written constitution B. must have an unwritten constitution C. may have either written or unwritten constitution D. may not have any constitution 64. Which Fundamental Right is concerned with abolition of social distinctions? A. Right to equality B. Right against exploitation C. Right to life and liberty D. Cultural and educational rights 65. Which part of the Constitution directs the State to establish Panchayati Raj Institution in the country? A. The Preamble B. The Directive Principles of State Policy C. The Fundamental Rights D. None of these 66. The Supreme Court of India consists of a Chief Justice and A. 7 judges B. 9 judges C. 11 judges D. 25 judges 67. The phrase 'procedure' established by law' A. gives immense powers in the hands of the courts regarding judicial review B. limits the authority of the Indian Courts in the matter of judicial review and the courts cannot go into the question as to whether a law is just or not C. gives the authority to the courts to go into the question as to whether a law is just or not D. None of these 68. What is the minimum duration of a stay necessary, before a person can apply for Indian citizenship? A. 5 years B. 3 years C. 7 years D. 10 years 69. Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth violates A. the concept of Welfare State B. Right to Equality C. a Directive Principle D. the Right to Freedom 70. The 81st Constitutional Amendment Bill deals with A. setting up of a Separate State of Uttarakhand B. reservation for women in Parliament and State Legislatures C. grant of greater autonomy for Jammu and Kashmir D. relates to carrying forwards backlog vacancies of Scheduled castes and Scheduled tribes 71. To whom a case of dispute in the election of the President of India be referred? A. Election Commission B. Parliament C. Supreme Court of India D. Central Cabinet 72. Bills are normally introduced in the Parliament A. during question hour B. during zero hour C. soon after lunch break D. shortly before the House adjourns for the day 73. In India, with several characteristics of a Federal Government, the supremacy lies in A. Constitution B. Parliament C. Supreme Court D. Bureaucracy 74. Which one of the Directive of Principles was not included in the Original Constitution, but was added by the 42nd Amendment? A. To create respect for Inter-National law B. To avoid concentration of wealth C. To provide free legal aid D. To ensure equal wages for equal work 75. The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India acts as the Chief Accountant and Auditor for the A. Union Government B. State Governments C. Union and State Governments D. Neither Union nor State Governments 76. The theory of Check and Balances is a unique feature of the A. British Constitution B. Indian Constitution C. American Constitution D. Japanese Constitution 77. To which of the following Bills, the President must accord his sanction whithout sending it back for reconsideration? A. Ordinary Bills B. Money Bills C. Bills passed by both the Houses of Parliament D. Bills seeking amendment to the Constitution 78. One of the chief defects of Universal Adult Franchise is A. it gives chance to a common man to be associated with the decisions of the government B. it protects the rights of minorities C. it leads to rule by ignorant D. it lays emphasis on the principle of equality 79. Which one of the following sets of special powers have been conferred on Rajya Sabha by the Constitution? A. To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State B. To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and creation of one or more All-India Services C. To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his retirement D. To determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners 80. Article 356 of the Constitution of India deals with A. autonomy of States B. the proclamation of President's Rule in a State C. the removal of a Chief Minister D. the appointment of a Governor 81. In which of the following situations does the President act in his own discretion? A. In appointing the Prime Minister B. In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration C. Both of these D. None of these 82. To whom should the President of India address the letter of his resignation? A. The Prime Minister of India B. The Chief Justice of India C. The Speaker of Lok Sabha D. The Vice-President of India 83. 93rd Constitution Amendment Bill seeks A. to grant statehood to Uttaranchal B. to make elementary education compulsory C. to make army service mandatory D. None of these 84. Which one of the following right was considered the "Heart and Soul" of the Constitution by Dr. Ambedkar? A. Freedom of Speech B. Right to Constitutional Remedies C. Right to Equality D. Right to Freedom of Religion 85. Consider the following statements regarding the Attorney General of India: I. There is no age limit his appointment II. He can be a member of a Parliamentary Committee III. He Shall have the right of audience in all the courts IV. The term of his office is fixed by the Constitution of India of the statements A. I and II are correct B. I, II and III are correct C. II, III and IV are correct D. III and IV are correct 86. The Prime Minister of India resigns when he does not command majority in the Lower House of Parliament is A. in accordance with a stipulation in the Constitution B. not explicitly state in the Constitution but followed as a convention C. peculiar to Indian democracy D. a legacy of the Government of India Act, 1919 87. Which of the following pairs of Articles of the Constitution of India and the subjects dealt with by them are correctly matched? I. Article 352 Proclamation of emergency II. Article 370 Special status in respect of Jammu and Kashmir III. Article 14 Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment IV. Article 40 Organisation of Village Panchayats Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes: A. I and II B. II, III and IV C. I, II and IV D. I, III and IV 88. Which one of the following is an example of extra-constitutional power of the Governor of a State in India? A. His role as Chancellor or the Universities in the State B. His power to dismiss the ministry C. His power to dissolve the State Legislative Assembly D. His power to return a Bill to the State Legislative Assembly for reconsideration 89. If the Prime Minister of India belonged to the Upper House of Parliament A. he will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a no-confidence motion B. he will not be able to speak on the Budget in the Lower House C. he can make statements only on the Upper House D. he has become a member of the Lower House within six months after being sworn-in as the Prime Minister 91. Which one of the following is/are stated in the Constitution of India? I. The President shall not be member of either House of Parliament II. The Parliament shall consist of the President and two Houses Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: A. Neither I nor II B. Both I and II C. I alone D. II alone 92. Consider the following two statements Assertion (A) : The Rajya Sabha under Article 312 is empowered to create new all-India service in national interest. Reason (R) : The Rajya Sabha can define national interest better. A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) B. Both (A) is true, but (R) is false C. (A) is true, but (R) is false D. (A) is false, but (R) is true 93. In the following quotation, "WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and to secure to all its citizens:JUSTICE, social, economic and political;LIBERTY of thought; expression, belief, faith and worship;EQUALITY of status and of opportunity;and to promote among them all;FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation; In our Constituent Assembly this 'X'… do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution." 'X' stands for A. twenty-sixth day of January, 1950 B. twenty-sixth day of November, 1949 C. twenty-sixth day of January, 1949 D. None of these 94. The Constitution of India is A. unitary B. perfectly federal C. federal with a strong centralising tendency D. cofederal 95. Consider the following Statements Assertion (A) : Democracy renders minority ineffective ensures the tyranny of the majority Reason (R) : For all practical purposes, democracy means rule by the majority Of these statements A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A B. Both A and R are true, but R is the correct explanation of A C. A is true, but R is false D. A is false, but R is true 96. 14. The right to constitutional remedies allows Indian citizens to stand up for their rights against anybody even the government of India. Which article says this? A. Article 31 B. Article 32 C. Article 33 D. Article 34 97. The day-to-day administration of a Union Territory in India is looked after by a A. Council of Ministers B. Lt. Governor C. Governor D. The President 98. Which one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution enjoins upon the State "to provide free and compulsory education for children up to 14 years of age"? A. Directive Principles of State Policy B. Fundamental Rights C. Fundamental Duties D. Special Provisions related to certain classes 99. Which of the following Commission has been given a statutory status by the Central Government? A. Central Water Commission B. Central Vigilance Commission C. National Human Rights Commission D. None of these 100. To enable the scheduled cases and scheduled tribes to avail themselves of benefits of the preferential right conferred on them by the Constitution, the President of India notifies them as such under A. Articles 339 and 340 B. Articles 340 and 341 C. Articles 341 and 342 D. Articles 342 and 343 | | | |  | |
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