Q1. The Indian Constitution came into effect on:

• A) 15 August 1947
• B) 26 November 1949
• C) 26 January 1950
• D) 2 October 1950

Answer: C — The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950 (Republic Day).

Q2. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with:

• A) We the People
• B) We the Citizens
• C) In the name of God
• D) By the authority of Parliament

Answer: A — The Preamble begins with 'We, the People of India...'

Q3. How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?

• A) 5
• B) 6
• C) 7
• D) 8

Answer: B — There are 6 Fundamental Rights: Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural & Educational Rights, Right to Constitutional Remedies.

Q4. The President of India is elected by:

• A) Direct election by people
• B) Parliament members only
• C) Elected members of Parliament and State Assemblies
• D) Rajya Sabha members only

Answer: C — The President is elected by an Electoral College comprising elected members of both Houses of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies of States.

Q5. Which article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?

• A) Article 14
• B) Article 17
• C) Article 21
• D) Article 19

Answer: B — Article 17 abolishes untouchability and makes its practice a punishable offence.

Q6. The Directive Principles of State Policy are in Part ___ of the Constitution.

• A) III
• B) IV
• C) V
• D) VI

Answer: B — Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV (Articles 36–51) of the Constitution.

Q7. The Right to Education (Article 21A) makes education free and compulsory for children aged:

• A) 5–14 years
• B) 6–14 years
• C) 6–16 years
• D) 5–16 years

Answer: B — Article 21A provides free and compulsory education to children of 6–14 years of age.

Q8. India is described as a 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic' in the:

• A) Preamble
• B) Article 1
• C) Article 12
• D) Schedule 1

Answer: A — These words appear in the Preamble of the Constitution.

Q9. The Rajya Sabha has a maximum strength of:

• A) 250
• B) 245
• C) 240
• D) 260

Answer: B — The Rajya Sabha has a maximum strength of 250 members (238 elected + 12 nominated).

Q10. Emergency provisions in India are contained in Part ___ of the Constitution.

• A) XV
• B) XVI
• C) XVIII
• D) XIV

Answer: C — Emergency provisions are in Part XVIII (Articles 352–360).

Q11. The 'Right to Constitutional Remedies' is contained in:

• A) Article 32
• B) Article 19
• C) Article 21
• D) Article 14

Answer: A — Article 32 gives the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. Dr. Ambedkar called it the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution.

Q12. Which schedule of the Constitution deals with the anti-defection law?

• A) 8th
• B) 9th
• C) 10th
• D) 11th

Answer: C — The Tenth Schedule (added by 52nd Amendment, 1985) deals with the anti-defection law.

Q13. The Finance Commission is established under Article:

• A) 280
• B) 263
• C) 275
• D) 270

Answer: A — Article 280 provides for the Finance Commission to recommend distribution of taxes between Centre and States.

Q14. The concept of 'Basic Structure Doctrine' was established in:

• A) Golaknath Case
• B) Kesavananda Bharati Case
• C) Minerva Mills Case
• D) Maneka Gandhi Case

Answer: B — The Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) established the Basic Structure Doctrine.

Q15. India's Parliament consists of:

• A) Lok Sabha only
• B) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
• C) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President
• D) Lok Sabha and President

Answer: C — Parliament of India = President + Rajya Sabha + Lok Sabha (Article 79).

Q16. Which Fundamental Right is available only to Indian citizens and not to foreigners?

• A) Article 14
• B) Article 21
• C) Article 19
• D) Article 20

Answer: C — Article 19 (Right to Freedom — freedom of speech, assembly, etc.) is available only to citizens of India.

Q17. The maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot exceed:

• A) 6 months
• B) 9 months
• C) 3 months
• D) 1 year

Answer: A — The Constitution mandates that the gap between two sessions of Parliament shall not be more than 6 months.

Q18. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by:

• A) Prime Minister
• B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
• C) President of India
• D) Chief Justice of India

Answer: C — The CAG is appointed by the President of India under Article 148.

Q19. DPSP are:

• A) Justiciable and enforceable
• B) Non-justiciable but fundamental to governance
• C) Punishable if violated
• D) Part of Fundamental Rights

Answer: B — Directive Principles are non-justiciable (cannot be enforced in courts) but are fundamental to the governance of the country.

Q20. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) relates to:

• A) Panchayati Raj
• B) Urban Local Bodies
• C) Reservation for OBCs
• D) Women's Reservation

Answer: A — The 73rd Amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.