Constitutional Provisions MCQs

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Multiple Choice Questions for Constitutional Provisions with Answers

Question. Who among the following was a non-congress member of the Constituent Assembly?             
(a) J.B. Kripalani
(b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(c) K.M. Munshi
(d) T.T. Krishnamachari

Question. How many members were assigned by Cabinet Mission in Constituent Assembly?             
(a) 300
(b) 309
(c) 450
(d) 296

Question. Which of the following gave the idea of Constituent Assembly for India?         
(a) Simon Commission
(b) Rajaji Formula
(c) Cabinet Mission Plan
(d) Wavell Plan

Question. The Constitution of India was enacted on 26 November 1949 by the               
(a) Constituent Assembly
(b) Parliament of India
(c) President of India
(d) British Parliament

Question. What was the duration in the making of Indian Constitution?           
(a) 1 Year 10 Months and 12 Days
(b) 2 Years 10 Months and 5 Days
(c) 2 Years 11 Months and 18 Days
(d) 3 Years 6 Months and 7 Days

Question. When did the Indian Constituent Assembly meet for the first time?               
(a) 26 Jan, 1950
(b) 15Aug, 1947
(c) 9 Dec, 1946
(d) 19 Nov, 1949

Question. Who was the chairman of the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly?           
(a) J.L. Nehru
(b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(c) B.R. Ambedkar
(d) K.M.Munshi

Question. How many members of the constituent assembly signed the Constitution of India?           
(a) 284
(b) 294
(c) 274
(d) 244

Question. The Constitution of India was completed by which of the following dates :             
(a) Jan 26, 1950
(b) Nov 26, 1949
(c) Feb 11, 1948
(d) None of above

Question. The permanent president of Constituent Assembly was             
(a) Dr. Ambedkar
(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(c) K.M. munshi
(d) J.L. Nehru

Question. The proposal for framing of the Constitution of India by an elected Constituent Assembly was made by   
(a) Simon Commissions
(b) Government of India Act, 1935
(c) Cripps Mission
(d) British cabinet Delegation

Question. The number of members included in the Constitution Drafting Committee was:                   
(a) Seven
(b) Nine
(c) Eleven
(d) Thirteen

Question. Draft of Indian Constitution was prepared by–                   
(a) Sir B. N. Rao, “Advisor to the Constituent Assembly
(b) Sir Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer Chairman Constitution Draft Committee
(c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Union Law Minister
(d) Jawahar Lal Nehru, Prime Minister

Question. Who of the following has stated that ‘The Constitution has not been set in a right mould of Federalism’? 
(a) D.D. Basu
(b) K.M. Munshi
(c) B.R. Ambedkar
(d) A.K. Iyer

Question. Who of the following moved the ‘Objective Resolution’ in the Constituent Assembly?         
(a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(b) P. J.L Nehru
(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(d) Dr. C.D. Deshmukh

Question. Consider the following statements regarding the composition of the Constituent Assembly:               
1. The representatives were to be elected from the four constituents – Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian.
2. The chairman of the Union Constitution Committee was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
3. The total strength of the Constituent Assembly was 389.
4. The Drafting Committee under the chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar consisted of eight members.
Which of these is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 only

Question. Which of the following statements about the formation of the Constituent Assembly is / are correct?         
1. The members of the Constituent Assembly were chosen on the basis of the provincial elections of 1946.
2. The Constituent Assembly did not include representatives of the Princely States.
3. The discussions within the Constituent Assembly were not influenced by opinions expressed by the public.
4. In order to create a sense of collective participation, submissions were solicited from the public.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 4

Question. The Constituent Assembly of India convened to prepare the Constitution of India appointed a sub-committee headed by Gopinath Bordoloi.Which of the following recommendations was/were made by the committee?                   
1. Fifth Schedule for the North-East Frontier (Asom) Tribal and Excluded Areas.
2. Constitution of District Councils in all autonomous districts of Asom.
3. Sixth Schedule for the North-East Frontier (Asom) Tribal and Excluded Areas.
4. Demarcation of territories in North-East India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) Only 1
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) Only 4

Question. Consider the following statements:             
1. Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha was elected as the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly.
2. H.C. Mukherjee was elected as the Vice-President of the Constituent Assembly.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question. Consider the following statements about the judicial system introduced by the British in India:           
1. It judicially unified India.
2. The British established a new system of law through the process of enactment and relevant interpretation of customary laws.
3. In general the British tended to avoid the customary laws of India.
Which of the Statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question. ‘The Draft Constitution as framed only provides a machinery for the government of the country. It is not a contrivance to install any particular party in power as has been done in some countries. Who should be in power is left to be determined by the people, as it must be, if the system is to satisfy the test of democracy’.  The above passage from Constituent Assembly debates is attributed to                 
(a) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Dr B R Ambedkar
(c) Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
(d) Acharya J B Kriplani

Question. Who among the following was not a member of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India?       
(a) B. R. Ambedkar
(b) K. M. Munshi
(c) Krishnaswamy Iyer
(d) M. K Gandhi

Question. Consider the following statements about the Preamble of the Constitution and state which of them are correct with the help of given codes :               
1. The objective resolution proposed by Pt. Nehru ultimately became the Preamble.
2. It is not justiciable in nature.
3. It cannot be amended.
4. It cannot override the specific provisions of the Constitution.
    Codes:
(a) Only 1 and 2
(b) Only 1, 2 and 4
(c) Only 1, 2 and 3
(d) Only 2, 3 and 4

       
Question. The idea of preamble has been borrowed in Indian Constitution from the Constitution of                     
(a) Italy
(b) Canada
(c) France
(d) U. S. A.

Question. Who among the following was not a member of the Drafting committee of the Constitution of India?       
(a) B. R. Ambedkar
(b) K. M. Munshi
(c) M. K. Gandhi
(d) Krishnaswamy Iyer

Question. In the Constitution of India, the term ‘federal’ appears in                 
(a) The Preamble
(b) Part III of the Constitution
(c) Article 368
(d) None of the above

Question. Indian federal structure is inspired by which model of the countries given below?                 
(a) USA
(b) Canada
(c) Switzerland
(d) Russia

Question. India has borrowed the concept of Fundamental Rights from the Constitution of               
(a) UK
(b) USA
(c) Russia
(d) Ireland

Question. The Preamble of the Indian constitution adopted on 26th November 1949 did not include the terms :       
1. Socialist
2. Secular
3. Integrity
4. Republic
Select the correct answer from the codes given below : 
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 3 and 4

Question. Who among the following were the members of the drafting committee of the Constitution?                 
(a) Vallabhbhai Patel
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Alladi Krishnaswami Aiyar
(d) Sardar Patel

Question. The phrase equality before law used in Article 14 of Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of             
(a) Britain
(b) USA
(c) France
(d) Canada

Question. Indian Constitution is :                     
(a) Federal
(b) Unitary
(c) Quasi-federal
(d) Presidential

Question. Which one of the following is not a part of the ‘basic structure’ of the Indian Constitution ?             
(a) Rule of law
(b) Secularism
(c) Republican form of government
(d) Parliamentary form of government

Question. Indian Constitution is             
(a) Rigid
(b) Flexible
(c) Neither rigid nor flexible
(d) Partly rigid and partly flexible

Question. The idea of concurrent list in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from                   
(a) USA
(b) Switzerland
(c) Australia
(d) U.S.S.R.

Question. The source of the basic structure theory of the Constitution of India is             
(a) the Constitution
(b) opinion of jurists
(c) indicial interpretation
(d) parliamentary statutes

Question. Which of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution ?               
(a) Written constitution
(b) Federalism
(c) Sovereignty of Parliament
(d) Judicial Review

Question. The idea of the Directive Principles of state policy in the Indian Constitution has been taken from the Constitution of           
(a) Ireland
(b) Canada
(c) South Africa
(d) Australia

Question. Which of the following statements about the Constitution of India is/are correct?               
1. Popular sovereignty and adult franchise are the basic features of the Constitution.
2. The Constitution, in so far as the division of powers between the Centre and the States is concerned, is rigid.
3. The Constitution recognises the interdependence of civil and economic rights.
4. The Constitution mentions direct control by the people such as referendum, initiative and recall.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) Only 1
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question. Consider the following statements: The Indian Constitution is:                   
1. an unwritten constitution.
2. a written constitution.
3. largely based on the Government of India Act, 1935.
4. a gift of British Parliament. Of these statements:
(a) 2 and 4 are correct
(b) 2 and 3 are correct
(c) 1 and 4 are correct
(d) 1 and 3 are correct

Question. The federal system of India was inspired by the Constitution of the following?             
(a) Canada
(b) United Kingdom
(c) U.S.A.
(d) Ireland

Question. Which of the following are the correct matching of the countries and the borrowed features of the Indian constitution from them?                   
1. UK – Bicameral Parliament
2. USSR – Independence of Judiciary and judicial review
3. Australia – Five year Plan
4. US – Language of the preamble
5. Japan – Law on which the Supreme Court function
6. Ireland – Method of election of President
(a) 1, 3 and 5
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 5 and 6
(d) 2, 3, 5 and 6

Question. Consider the following statements: The salient features of the Indian Constitution provide for:                 
1. Single citizenship for the whole of India.
2. Strictly federal form of government.
3. Unique blend of rigidity and flexibility. Of the above statements:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
(b) 1 and 2 are correct
(c) 2 and 3 are correct
(d) 1 and 3 are correct

Question. Which of the following features of the Indian Government system are the essential features of the parliamentary Government system?               
1. Presence of nominal and real executives
2. Membership of the ministers in the legislature
3. Separation of powers between the Union and State government
4. Independent judiciary system
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question. Which of following federal principles are not found in Indian federation ?                     
1. Bifurcation of the judiciary between the Federal and State Governments
2. Equality of representation of the states in the upper house of the Federal Legislature
3. The Union cannot be destroyed by any state seceding from the Union at its will
4. Federal Government can redraw the map of the Indian Union by forming new States
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 3 and 4

Question. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below :                   
Assertion(a) : K.C. Wheare calls Indian Constitution a quasifederal Constitution.
Reason (R) : There are three lists (Union, State and
Concurrent) in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India dividing powers between the Centre and the state and giving residuary powers to the central government. Codes :
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually 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

Question. Which of the following features is/are contrary to the norms of a federal polity?                     
1. Common All India Service
2. Single integrated judiciary
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question. Which among the following features of a federal system is not found in the Indian Political System ?         
(a) Dual citizenship
(b) Distribution of powers between the Federal and the State Governments
(c) Supremacy of the Constitution
(d) Authority of the Courts to interpret the Constitution

Question. Consider the following statements about the Constitution of India:                   
1. A Member of Parliament enjoys freedom of speech in the Parliament as a Parliamentary privilege protected by the Constitution of India .
2. The Constitution has vested the power to armed the Constitution in the Parliament
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question. Which among the following is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India ?                 
(a) Fundamental rights
(b) Independence of judiciary
(c) Federalism
(d) The unquestioned right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution

Question. Which of the following are considered as parts of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution ?               
1. Republication and democratic form of Government
2. Secular character of the Constitution
3. Division between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy
4. Federal character of the Constitution
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 4

Question. Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a federal system?                     
(a) There are two distinct levels of government
(b) The responsibilities and powers of each level of government are clearly defined in a written Constitution
(c) There is no separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of government
(d) A Supreme Court is entrusted with the responsibility of interpreting these provisions and arbitrating in matters of dispute

Question. Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the ‘Soul’ of the constitution?             
(a) Fundamental rights
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) The Preamble
(d) Right to Constitutional Remedies

Question. ‘Right to Equality’ finds a place in the Constitution under                 
1. Art. 13
2. Art. 14
3. Art. 15
4. Art. 16
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :                  
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) All the four

Question. Consider the following statements in regard to ‘equality before law’ introduced by the British in India.     
1. There were similar courts for Indians and Europeans.
2. Justice now became costlier than before.
3. The government officials often favoured the rich.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question. Which of the following is/are not central tenet(s) of the Constitution of India?                       
1. Prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion
2. Gives official status to certain religions
3. Provides freedom to profess any religion
4. Ensures equality of all citizens within religious communities
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2 only

Question. India has adopted a federation of ………….. type.                   
(a) USA
(b) Canadian
(c) Australian
(d) Switzerland

Question. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for uniform civil code for the citizens?                 
(a) Article 42
(b) Article 44
(c) Article 46
(d) Article 48

Question. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the financial provisions?                 
(a) Article 352
(b) Article 356
(c) Article 360
(d) Article 361

Question. In which schedule of the Indian Constitution powers of panchayats are stated?               
(a) 8th schedule
(b) 9th schedule
(c) 10th schedule
(d) 11th schedule

Question. Which of the following articles of the Indian constitution deals with citizenship in India?                 
(a) Article 333 to 337
(b) Article 17 to 20
(c) Article 05 to 11
(d) Article 01 to 04

Question. Which article of the Constitution of India deals with the ‘Right to Constitutional Remedies’?                 
(a) Article 19 
(b) Article 14
(c) Article 21
(d) Article 32

Question. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with centre-state financial relations?                 
(a) Part XV
(b) Part XIV
(c) Part XII
(d) Part X

Question. Under which article the parliament provides financial assistance to states?                 
(a) Article 273
(b) Article 274
(c) Article 275
(d) Article 276

Question. Which of the following schedules deals with the division of powers between union and states?                 
(a) fourth schedule
(b) sixth schedule
(c) seventh schedule
(d) ninth schedule

Question. Under which article the Parliament of India may constitute Administrative Tribunal ?             
(a) 323 A
(b) 323B
(c) 324
(d) 325

Question. Which of the following articles deals with the impeachment process against the president of India?           
(a) Article 58
(b) Article 59
(c) Article 60
(d) Article 61

Question. Which Article of Indian Constitution is related with the Protection of the interests of the minorities?         
(a) Article 17
(b) Article 29
(c) Article 30
(d) Article 31

Question. Which schedule of Indian Constitution is related to Panchayti Raj ?                   
(a) II Schedule
(b) VIII Schedule
(c) X Schedule
(d) XI Schedule

QuestionWhich of the following schedules of Indian Constitution is related with the allotment of seats in Rajya Sabha ?                 
(a) Third Schedule 
(b) Fourth Schedule
(c) Fifth Schedule
(d) Sixth Schedule

Question. The provision for Constitution of Legislatures in states is enshrined in which article of the Indian Constitution ?                 
(a) Article 168
(b) Article 174
(c) Article 197
(d) Article 153

Question. Under which article the president of India can be removed by the process of impeachment?               
(a) Article 79
(b) Article 76
(c) Article 57
(d) Article 61

Question. Under which of the constitutional provision, the Supreme Court of India extends advice to the president of India?             
(a) Article 141
(b) Article 142
(c) Article 143
(d) Article 144

Question. Under which article the parliament of India can legislate on any subject in the state list in national interest?               
(a) Article 229
(b) Article 230
(c) Article 247
(d) Article 249

Question. The idea of organization of panchayats as a duty of state is mentioned in which part of Indian Constitution?                 
(a) Chaper I
(b) Chapter II
(c) Chapter III
(d) Chapter IV

Question. How many subjects are kept under the jurisdiction of panchayats in the eleven schedule of the Constitution?             
(a) 27
(b) 28
(c) 29
(d) 30

Question. Which article of Indian Constitution deals with amendment procedure ?                 
(a) Article 268
(b) Article 352
(c) Article 356
(d) Article 368

Question. In which part of the Indian Constitution, legislative relation between centre and state is given?                   
(a) X
(b) XI
(c) XII
(d) XIII

Question. The Indian Constitution is divided into                 
(a) 16 chapters
(b) 22 chapters
(c) 24 chapters
(d) 25 chapters

Question. Which article of the constitution allows the centre to form new states ?                 
(a) Article 3 
(b) Article 4
(c) Article 5
(d) Article 6

Question. The provision of the sixth schedule shall not apply in which one of the following states?             
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Tripura
(c) Mizoram
(d) Goa

Question. Which article provides that any law passed in violation of fundamental rights is void to the extent of such violation             
(a) Article 12
(b) Article 14
(c) Article 13
(d) Article 18

Question. The term ‘state’ has been defined in which of the following articles of Indian Constitution ?             
(a) Article 1
(b) Article 8
(c) Article 10
(d) Article 12

Question. Under which article of Indian Constitution, a High Court can issue writs to protect the fundamental rights?               
(a) Article 15
(b) Article 32
(c) Article 35
(d) Article 226

Question. Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution empowers the Governor to issue ordinances during recess of the state legislature?               
(a) Article 210
(b) Article 211
(c) Article 213
(d) Article 214

Question. Original jurisdiction of Supreme Court is mentioned in which of the following articles of Indian Constitution?               
(a) Article 131
(b) Article 132
(c) Article 143
(d) Article 148

Question. Article 249 of the Indian Constitution is associated with the functions of                 
(a) The concurrent list
(b) The state list
(c) The president
(d) The union list

Question. Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution enunciates fundamental duties?               
(a) Article 35
(b) Article 51(a)
(c) Article 32
(d) Article 14

Question. Article 30 of the Indian Constitution deals with the             
(a) Freedom of consciences
(b) Right to propagate religion
(c) Right of minorities to establish and manage educational institution
(d) Cultural and educational rights of the majority community

Question. Which article of Indian Constitution declares Devnagri Hindi as an official language of India?               
(a) Article 343
(b) Article 348
(c) Article 154
(d) Article 156

Question. Money bill has been defined in                   
(a) Article 110
(b) Article 111
(c) Article 112
(d) Artcle 113

Question. Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers parliament to legislate on a subject of the state list ?   
(a) Article 115
(b) Article 116
(c) Article 226
(d) Article 249

Question. Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution empowers the president to appoint Comptroller and Auditor General of India ?                 
(a) Article 147
(b) Article 148
(c) Article 149
(d) Article 151

Question. Under which article of the Indian Constitution the adjudication of disputes relativity to water of inter-state rivers-valleys is done ?             
(a) Article 260
(b) Article 261
(c) Article 262
(d) Article 262

Question. Which part of the Constitution envisages a three tier system of panchayats ?         
(a) Part IV
(b) Part X
(c) Part XI
(d) Part XII

Question. Which one of the following articles of the Indian Constitution provides for All India Services ?                    
(a) Article 310
(b) Article 311
(c) Article 312
(d) Article 314

Question. Which article of the Constitution laid down that state shall take steps to organize village panchayats?       
(a) Article 36
(b) Article 73
(c) Article 24
(d) Article 40

Question. Under which article of Indian Constitution, President of India enjoys powers to withhold his asset on any Bill?           
(a) Article 63
(b) Article 108
(c) Article 109
(d) Article 111

Question. Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the president to consult the Supreme Court?           
(a) Article 129
(b) Article 132
(c) Article 143
(d) Article 32

Question. Which of the following articles of the Constitution vests the executive power of the Union in the President?             
(a) Article 51
(b) Article 52
(c) Article 53
(c) Article 54