constitutional day quiz

1. On which date is Constitution Day celebrated in India?

• a) January 26

• b) August 15

• c) November 26

• d) December 26

2. Who was the chairman of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution?

• a) Dr. Babasahib Ambedkar

• b) Jawaharlal Nehru

• c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

• d) Rajendra Prasad

3. How many fundamental rights were originally enshrined in the Indian Constitution?

• a) 6

• b) 7

• c) 8

• d) 9

4. Which of the following is NOT a directive principle of state policy?

• a) To raise the level of nutrition

• b) To develop a scientific temper

• c) To promote the economic interests of weaker sections

• d) To separate the judiciary from the executive.

5. The Indian Constitution is based on which of the following?

• a) British parliamentary system

• b) American presidential system

• c) French semi-presidential system

• d) All of the above

6. What is the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

• a)  A detailed outline of the fundamental rights guaranteed to Indian citizens

• b) A brief introductory statement that sets out the guiding purpose and principles of the Constitution

• c) A brief introductory statement that outlines the document's guiding principles and purpose. 

• d) A comprehensive list of the duties and obligations of Indian citizens

7. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the Supreme Court's stance on the right of a religious denomination to excommunicate?

• a) The Supreme Court recognizes the right to excommunicate as a fundamental right under Articles 25 and 26.

  b) The Supreme Court considers excommunication to infringe on constitutional morality and rejects it as a fundamental right for a religious denomination.

• b) The Supreme Court considers excommunication to infringe on constitutional morality and rejects it as a fundamental right for a religious denomination.

• c) The Supreme Court asserts that a religious denomination's right to excommunicate takes precedence over an individual's right to practice religion.

• d) The Supreme Court has indicated that excommunication violates constitutional morality and has referred the matter to a 9-judge bench for a definitive decision.

8. Which of the following correctly identifies the three branches of government under the Indian Constitution?

• a) Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

• b) Parliament, Prime Minister's Office, and Supreme Court

• c) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and President's Office

• d) Union Government, State Governments, and Local Governments

9. Which of the following statements best captures the significance of the Indian Constitution?

• a) It serves as the supreme law of India, outlining the fundamental rights, duties, and principles that govern the nation.

• b) It establishes a framework for a democratic, socialist, secular, and republic form of government in India.

• c) It protects the rights and freedoms of Indian citizens, safeguarding them from arbitrary actions by the government.

• d) It provides a roadmap for social, economic, and political development, striving to achieve justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.

10. 10.Who provided scholarship to Dr. Ambedkar for his studies abroad?
    

• Maharaja of Kolhapur

• Nizam of Hyderabad

• Travancore Maharaja

• Maharaja of Baroda