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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: General Knowledge (GK) , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) , Indian Administrative Service (IAS) .
Chapters
| 251. |
At the time of enactment of the Constitution, which one of the following Ideals was not included in the preamble? |
| A. | Liberty |
| B. | Equality |
| C. | Socialist |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Socialist | |
| 252. |
Which Amendment act introduced changes in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | the 38th Amendment act, 1975 |
| B. | the 40th Amendment act, 1976 |
| C. | the 42nd Amendment act, 1976 |
| D. | the 44th Amendment act, 1979 |
| Answer» C. the 42nd Amendment act, 1976 | |
| 253. |
The preamble of our Constitution reads India as– |
| A. | Sovereign, Socialist, Secular Democratic Republic |
| B. | Sovereign, Democratic, Socialist, Secular Republic |
| C. | Socialist, Sovereign, Democratic, Secular Republic |
| D. | Democratic, Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Republic |
| Answer» A. Sovereign, Socialist, Secular Democratic Republic | |
| 254. |
Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution inserted the two words – Socialist and Secular in the preamble? |
| A. | 28th |
| B. | 40th |
| C. | 42nd |
| D. | 52nd |
| Answer» C. 42nd | |
| 255. |
For which one of the following judgments of Supreme Court of India, the Kesavananda Bharti Vs State of India case is considered a landmark? |
| A. | The religion cannot be mobilized for political ends |
| B. | Abolishing untouchability from the country |
| C. | Right to life and liberty cannot be suspended under any circumstance |
| D. | The basic structure of the constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed |
| Answer» D. The basic structure of the constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed | |
| 256. |
In which Amendment, the words Socialist, secular and unity and integrity of the nation were added to the Preamble of constitution of India? |
| A. | 42nd |
| B. | 44th |
| C. | 52nd |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» A. 42nd | |
| 257. |
Which one of the following describes India a secular state? |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Preamble to the constitution |
| C. | 9th Schedule |
| D. | Directive Principles |
| Answer» B. Preamble to the constitution | |
| 258. |
Which one of the following liberty is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India? |
| A. | Liberty of thought |
| B. | Liberty of expression |
| C. | Liberty of Belief |
| D. | Economic Liberty |
| Answer» D. Economic Liberty | |
| 259. |
Which of the following is correct? |
| A. | Social Equality is not guaranteed in our constitution |
| B. | Social equality already existed in our country |
| C. | Social Equality is guaranteed in our Constitution |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Social Equality is guaranteed in our Constitution | |
| 260. |
Which one of the following words was not included in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution in 1975? |
| A. | Fraternity |
| B. | Sovereign |
| C. | Equality |
| D. | Integrity |
| Answer» D. Integrity | |
| 261. |
From the following languages listed in the English schedule of the constitution pick out of the one which is official language of a state – |
| A. | Kashmiri |
| B. | Urdu |
| C. | Sindhi |
| D. | Nepali |
| Answer» B. Urdu | |
| 262. |
The item Education belongs to the – |
| A. | Union list |
| B. | State list |
| C. | Concurrent list |
| D. | Residuary subjects |
| Answer» C. Concurrent list | |
| 263. |
How many schedules the Constitution of India contains? |
| A. | 9 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 11 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» D. 12 | |
| 264. |
Which article of the Indian constitution for the institution of Panchayati Raj? |
| A. | Article 36 |
| B. | Article 39 |
| C. | Article 40 |
| D. | Article 48 |
| Answer» C. Article 40 | |
| 265. |
Article 1 of the constitution declares India as – |
| A. | Federal State |
| B. | Quasi-Federal State |
| C. | Unitary state |
| D. | Union of states |
| Answer» D. Union of states | |
| 266. |
How many articles are there in the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | 395 |
| B. | 396 |
| C. | 398 |
| D. | 399 |
| Answer» A. 395 | |
| 267. |
Although union list, state list and concurrent list cover the entire legislative business yet there may be an item not mentioned anywhere. Who will legislate on that item? |
| A. | Parliamentary only |
| B. | State legislature only |
| C. | Both a and b |
| D. | Neither a nor b |
| Answer» A. Parliamentary only | |
| 268. |
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights? |
| A. | Part I |
| B. | Part II |
| C. | Part III |
| D. | Part IV |
| Answer» C. Part III | |
| 269. |
Part IV of constitution of India deals with: |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Citizenship |
| C. | Directive Principles of State policy |
| D. | Union Executive |
| Answer» C. Directive Principles of State policy | |
| 270. |
Power, authority and responsibilities of municipalities are listed in which one of the following schedules of the constitution of India? |
| A. | Ninth |
| B. | Tenth |
| C. | Eleventh |
| D. | Twelfth |
| Answer» D. Twelfth | |
| 271. |
How many languages have recognized by the Constitution – |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 18 |
| C. | 22 |
| D. | 24 |
| Answer» C. 22 | |
| 272. |
As we all know child labour is totally banned in India (Article 24) as per the child means a person who has not completed – |
| A. | 14 years of his/her age |
| B. | 18 years of his/her age |
| C. | 20 years of his /her age |
| D. | 21 years of his/her age |
| Answer» A. 14 years of his/her age | |
| 273. |
Under which one of the following articles of the Constitution of India, is the Annual Financial Statement of the economy to be laid by the Government on the table of the Parliament before 31st March, every year? |
| A. | Article 16 |
| B. | Article 31 |
| C. | Article 112 |
| D. | Article 124 |
| Answer» C. Article 112 | |
| 274. |
Which one of the following articles of the Constitution of India has provision for the President to proclaim emergency? |
| A. | Article 352 |
| B. | Article 355 |
| C. | Article 356 |
| D. | Article 360 |
| Answer» A. Article 352 | |
| 275. |
The method of Constitutional Amendment is provided in : |
| A. | Article 348 |
| B. | Article 358 |
| C. | Article 368 |
| D. | Article 378 |
| Answer» C. Article 368 | |
| 276. |
The articles of the Constitution of India which deal with directive principles of state policy are – |
| A. | 26 to 11 |
| B. | 30 to 45 |
| C. | 36 to 51 |
| D. | 40 to 55 |
| Answer» C. 36 to 51 | |
| 277. |
Under which article of the constitution of India can the President of India be impeached? |
| A. | Article 61 |
| B. | Article 75 |
| C. | Article 76 |
| D. | Article 356 |
| Answer» A. Article 61 | |
| 278. |
In which part of the Constitution, details of citizenship are mentioned? |
| A. | I |
| B. | II |
| C. | III |
| D. | IV |
| Answer» B. II | |
| 279. |
The Constitution of India does not clearly provide for the Freedom of Press but this freedom is implicit in the article – |
| A. | 19 (i) a |
| B. | 19 (i) b |
| C. | 19 (i) c |
| D. | 19 (i) d |
| Answer» A. 19 (i) a | |
| 280. |
Which article of the constitution of India deals with the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in connection with constitutional cases? |
| A. | Article 131 |
| B. | Article 132 |
| C. | Article 132 read with Article 134 A |
| D. | Article 133 read with Article 134 A |
| Answer» C. Article 132 read with Article 134 A | |
| 281. |
The Tenth Schedule of Indian Constitution deals with – |
| A. | Anti-defection Legislation |
| B. | Panchayati Raj |
| C. | Land Reforms |
| D. | Distribution of powers between the Union and States |
| Answer» A. Anti-defection Legislation | |
| 282. |
Which of the constitutional provision lays down that taxes can neither be levied nor collected without authority of law? |
| A. | Article 265 |
| B. | Article 266 |
| C. | Article 300 |
| D. | Article 368 |
| Answer» A. Article 265 | |
| 283. |
Functions to be assigned to Panchayats by 73rd Amendments of the Constitution are mentioned in – |
| A. | Tenth Schedule |
| B. | Eleventh Schedule |
| C. | Twelfth Schedule |
| D. | Thirteenth Schedule |
| Answer» B. Eleventh Schedule | |
| 284. |
Match List – I (parts of the Indian Constitution) with List – II (provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below –
|
| A. | 1 2 3 4 |
| B. | 2 1 3 4 |
| C. | 4 3 1 2 |
| D. | 4 3 2 1 |
| Answer» A. 1 2 3 4 | |
| 285. |
Which provision relating to the Fundamental Right is directly related to the exploitation of children? |
| A. | Article 17 |
| B. | Article 19 |
| C. | Article 23 |
| D. | Article 24 |
| Answer» D. Article 24 | |
| 286. |
The article of Indian Constitution related to Abolition of Untouchability is – |
| A. | Article 15 |
| B. | Article 16 |
| C. | Article 17 |
| D. | Article 18 |
| Answer» C. Article 17 | |
| 287. |
“It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment”. This statement refers to which of the following Articles of the constitution of India? |
| A. | Article 21 |
| B. | Article 48 A |
| C. | Article 51 A |
| D. | Article 56 |
| Answer» C. Article 51 A | |
| 288. |
By which name/names is our country mentioned in the Constitution? |
| A. | India and Bharat |
| B. | India and Hindustan |
| C. | Bharat Only |
| D. | India, Bharat and Hindustan |
| Answer» A. India and Bharat | |
| 289. |
The Finance Commission is constituted under Article …. of the Constitution of India? |
| A. | 275 |
| B. | 280 |
| C. | 282 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. 280 | |
| 290. |
Which one of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution lists the names of states and specific their territories? |
| A. | First |
| B. | Eighth amendment |
| C. | Third |
| D. | Fourth |
| Answer» A. First | |
| 291. |
How does the Constitution of India describe India as ? |
| A. | A Federation of States and Union Territories |
| B. | A Union Of States |
| C. | Bharatvarsh |
| D. | A Federated Nation |
| Answer» B. A Union Of States | |
| 292. |
Which commission made the recommendations which formed the basis for the Punjab Reorganization act which created the states Punjab and Haryana? |
| A. | Dhar commission |
| B. | Dass commission |
| C. | Shah Commission |
| D. | Mahajan Commission |
| Answer» C. Shah Commission | |
| 293. |
Article I of the constitution of India declares India as – |
| A. | Federal State |
| B. | Quasi-Federal State |
| C. | Unitary state |
| D. | Union of States |
| Answer» D. Union of States | |
| 294. |
The Number of Union Territories in India is – |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 9 |
| Answer» C. 7 | |
| 295. |
Which of the following states is a member of the Seven sisters? |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Tripura |
| C. | Orissa |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» B. Tripura | |
| 296. |
Among the following states, which one was formed last? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Punjab |
| Answer» B. Gujarat | |
| 297. |
Which one of the following is the first state to have been formed on linguistic basis? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Punjab |
| Answer» A. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 298. |
How many states and Union territories are there in India: |
| A. | 25 states and 7 Union territories |
| B. | 28 states and 7 union territories (Including national capital Territory- 1) |
| C. | 24 states and 6 union territories |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» B. 28 states and 7 union territories (Including national capital Territory- 1) | |
| 299. |
The power to curve out a new state is vested in - |
| A. | The Parliament |
| B. | The President |
| C. | The Council of Ministers |
| D. | State’s reorganization Commission |
| Answer» A. The Parliament | |
| 300. |
Andhra Pradesh was created as a linguistic state in – |
| A. | 1950 |
| B. | 1953 |
| C. | 1956 |
| D. | 1961 |
| Answer» C. 1956 | |
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