General knowledge (GK) Related to Constitution

Sl. No.	Question – Constitution	Answer
1.	Who was the temporary President of the Constituent Assembly?	Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha.
2.	Who was the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly?	Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
3.	Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee?	Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
4.	Who was the legal advisor of the Constituent Assembly?	B. N. Rao.
5.	How long the Constituent Assembly took to prepare the Indian Constitution, the largest in the world?	2 year 11 month and 18 days.
6.	Indian Constitution was adopted by the Government of India on?	26 November 1949.
7.	Indian Constitution was enforced by the Government of India on?	26 January 1950.
8.	Part III (article 12 – 35) of the Constitution deals with?	Fundamental Right.
9.	Which article contains Right to freedom of speech?	Article 19.
10.	After which amendment Right to Property became a legal right?	44th Amendment.
11.	Which Article describes the election of President?	Article 55.
12.	The term of the president is?	5 years.
13.	Which Articel lays down the procedure for impeachment of the President?	Article 61.
14.	Who is the ex-officio chairman of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha)?	Vice-President.
15.	Who is the authority to decide any dispute in connection with the election of the President and the Vice-President?	The Supreme Court of India.
16.	Who gave advice to the Government of India upon legal matters?	Attorney General of India.
17.	Who is the authority to decide whether the introduced bill is a Money Bill or not?	Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
18.	Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha, True or False?	True.
19.	A bill which is related with revenue and expenditure of the Government is called?	Finance Bill.
20.	The term of members of Rajya Sabha is?	6 years.

Sl. No.	Question – Constitution	Answer
21.	The concept of welfare state is included in the constitution of India in the?	Directive Principle of State Policy
22.	The retirement age of Member of the State Public Service Commission is?	60 years
23.	the concept of single citizenship is adopted from which country?	Britain
24.	How many Fundamental Duties have been incorporated in the Constitution of India?	10
25.	From which fund unanticipated expenditure can be met without the prior approval of the Parliament?	Contingency Fund of India
26.	Which Articles of Constitution provides the rights of running their own educational institutions to religious minorities?	Article 30(1)
27.	The Constitution of India assures economic justice to its Citizens through the?	Preamble
28.	National Development council was constituted on?	1952
29.	The concept of “Minimum Needs” was an innovation of which one of the following Five Year Plans?	5th Five Year Plan
30.	The 97th Constitutional Amendment dealt with?	Anti-Defection Bill
31.	Who approves the Draft outline of Five Year Plan?	The National Development Council
32.	Which of Constitutional Provisions allows the propagation of one’s own religion?	Article 25(1)
33.	Which Schedule contains distribution of legislative power between the centre and the states?	7th Schedule
34.	Which Right is enjoyed by the Citizens and Foreigners both?	Civil Right
35.	One-third of the members of Rajya Sabha retire every two years, True or False?	True
36.	Kerala does not have legislative council, True or False?	True
37.	Under which Article the Provision of Contingency Fund of India has been made?	Article 267
38.	In which year Right to Information Act was passed?	2005
39.	The President of India can exercise his veto power in respect of?	Ordinary bills only
40.	What is the minimum duration of a stay necessary, before a person can apply for Indian citizenship?	5 years

Sl. No.	Question – Constitution	Answer
41.	British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act on?	18 July 1947.
42.	Total number of Fundamental Rights in Constitution of India are?	6.
43.	Total number of Schedule in Constitution of India are?	12.
44.	Which Article of the Constitution defines Panchayat Raj?	Article 243.
45.	Under Constitutional Article 343, which is the official language of the Union?	Hindi and English.
46.	Which community gets special provision for Central Services in Article 336?	Anglo-Indian community.
47.	Which Constitutional Article lays down the provision for a National Commission for SC and ST?	Article 338.
48.	Before the Independence of India, Dadar and Nager Haveli was under the administrative control of?	Portugese.
49.	Who decides allotment of symbols to Political Parties?	Election Commission.
50.	Who has the authority to approve President rule in the state?	Parliament.
51.	Which Article specifies the number of seats for the Rajya Sabha?	Article 80
52.	Which Article specifies the number of seats for the Rajya Sabha?	Article 80
53.	Which Article specifies the number of seats for the Lok Sabha?	Article 81
54.	Which Article refers to Imposition of President’s rule in States?	Article 356
55.	Which Schedule contains list of recognised languages of India?	Schedule 8
56.	Which Schedule contains the power, authorities and responsibilities of Panchayats?	Schedule 11
57.	With which Amendment to the Constitution Sikkim was made a full-fledged State of Indian Union?	36th Amendment, 1975
58.	Planning Commission is a constitutional body, True or False?	False
59.	The word ‘Minority’ appears in which article of the Indian Constitution?	Article 29
60.	By which Amendment voting age was reduced from 21 to 18?	61st Amendment, 1989

Sl. No.	Question – Constitution	Answer
61.	How many members are nominated by the President in the Rajya Sabha?	12 members.
62.	How many members are nominated by the President in the Lok Sabha?	2 members (Anglo-Indian).
63.	The retirement age of the judges of the Supreme Court is?	65 years.
64.	The retirement age of the judges of the High Court is?	62 years.
65.	Which Articles provide special status to Jammu and Kashmir?	Article 370.
66.	Under which Article powers and duties of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India are described?	Article 149 and 150.
67.	Under which Article reports of the CAG relating to the union are submitted to the President?	Article 151.
68.	In which year Election Commission of India was established?	25 January 1950.
69.	Who was the first Vice-President of India?	S. Radhakrishnan.
70.	Who was the first woman judge of the Supreme Court?	M. Fathima Beevi.
71.	In which year first Lok Sabha election was held?	1952.
72.	The constitutional provision ‘Concurrent List’ was borrowed from which country?	Australia.
73.	The model code of conduct for political parties and candidates to be followed during election is specified in?	Representation of the People Act, 1951.
74.	Who is the Chairman of Lok Sabha?	Speaker.
75.	Which articles empowers the President to appoint Prime Minister of India?	Article 75.
76.	Which has the most profound influence in framing the India Constitution?	The Government of India Act, 1935.
77.	Who is the Chairman of the National Integration Council?	Prime Minister of India.
78.	In the Union Government the council of Ministers is collectively responsible to?	Lok Sabha.
79.	In India when both offices of President and Vice-President happen to be vacant simultaneously who will discharge the duties of the President?	Chief Justice of India.
80.	Who determines the salaries and allowances of the members of the Parliament in India?	Parliament by Law.

Sl. No.	Question – Constitution	Answer
81.	The chief source of political power in India is?	The people
82.	Which has the most profound influence in framing the Indian Constitution?	The Government of India Act, 1935
83.	Who was the last British Governor General who addressed the Constituent Assembly?	Lord Mountbatten
84.	Which Article mentioned the post of the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?	Article 89
85.	In case President Rule in the state is not approved by the Parliament, for how many months the same promulgation shall last?	6 months
86.	To uphold and protect the sovereignity, unity and integrity of India, a provision has been made in the?	Fundamental Duties
87.	Article 356 of the Constitution of India deals with?	The proclamation of President’s Rule in a State
88.	In what way the Finance Commission can recommend to the centre for transfer of resources to States?	Subsidy and tax share
89.	Which one of the Directive of Principles was not included in the Original Constitution, but was added by the 42nd Amendment?	To provide free legal aid
90.	Who has the authority to proclaim emergency in the States?	The President
91.	Who has the right to convene the Joint Session of the two Houses of Parliament in India?	The President
92.	The first Five-Year Plan in India was launched in the year?	1951
93.	Which Constitutional Article defines the Panchayat Raj ?	243
94.	What is the literal meaning of secularism?	Separation of Church from the state
95.	Which one is competent to amend the law relating to Indian citizenship?	The Parliament
96.	The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India acts as the Chief Accountant and Auditor for the?	Both Union and State Governments
97.	The Supreme Court of India consists of a Chief Justice and?	25 judges
98.	How many seats are reserved for Union Territories in the Lok Sabha?	15 seats
99.	In which article of the Constitution of India has the Joint Sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha been provided ?	Article 108
100.	In the National Flag, which colour is used in the wheel?	Navy Blue