WorksheetsQuestions on the Indian Constitution
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
‘Power of Parliament to modify the rights conferred by this part in their application to forces etc.’ is the basis of which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution?
Article 32
Article 33
Article 33(1)
Article 32(1)
In which of the following respects the Directive Principles differ from the Fundamental Rights?
The Directives are not enforceable in the courts and do not create any justiciable rights in favor of individuals
The Directives require to be implemented by legislation, and so long as there is no law carrying out the policy laid down in a Directive, neither the state nor an individual can violate any existing law or legal right under the color of following a Directive
The Courts are not competent to compel the Government to carry out any Directive or to make any law for that purpose
All of them
Which of the following interpretations of the Constitution regarding the utility of Directives is/are found to be correct? I. Even though the implementation of a Directive Principle may cause hardship to a few individuals, it should be upheld in the larger interests of the community. II. In view of the absolute prohibition of consumption of liquor in Article 47, there cannot be any fundamental right to manufacture and sell intoxicating liquor.
I and II
Neither I nor II
Only I
Only II
Which kinds of justice have been mentioned in Article 38 in Part IV of the Indian Constitution?
Social
Economic
Political
All of them
According to Article 39 of the Indian Constitution the State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing:
I, II and III
II and III
I and II
I and III
Which of the following directives has been given the Supreme Court for the welfare of the children according to clauses (e), (f) of Article 39 of the Indian Constitution?
The Children should not be employed in hazardous jobs in factories for manufacture of match boxes and fire works
Positive steps should be taken for the welfare of such children as well as for improving the quality of their life
The employer of children below 14 years must comply with the provisions of the child labour Act providing for compensation, employment of their parents/ guardians and their education
All of them
'Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases' is an essence of which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution?
Article 40
Article 41
Article 39
Article 42
Which of the following statements regarding 'Right to education is/are found to be correct? I. The duty of the State, under this directive is not only to establish educational institutions but also to effectively secure the right to education, by admitting students to the seats available at such institutions, by admitting candidates found eligible according to some rational principle. II. Even though this right is not a fundamental right and is not judicially enforceable as such, once the State, by legislative or administrative actions, provides facilities for education, its action must conform to the standard of equality and rationality underlying Article 14 of the Indian Constitution.
Only I
Only II
I and II
None of them
Living, wage etc. for workers have been mentioned in Article of Indian Constitution.
41
43
43A
42
10. 'Uniform Civil code for the citizens' is mentioned in which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution?
Article 44
Article 32
Article 21
Article 370
Which of the following Articles says “The State shall endeavor to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years”?
Article 43
Article 43A
Article 44
Article 45
Which of the following Articles says “The State shall endeavor to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years”?
Article 44
Article 45
Article 43A
Article 46
According to Article 47 of the Indian Constitution, it is the duty of the state to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health. Which of the following statements regarding public health is/are correct?
I and II
Only II
Only I
None
Which of the following Articles is associated with Fundamental Duties?
Article 50
Article 51
Article 49
Article 51A
14 Fundamental Duties have been added in the Constitution by which of the following Amendment Acts?
40th Amendment Act
42nd Amendment Act
48th Amendment Act
44th Amendment Act
Which of the following directions has/have been issued by the Supreme Court to the Central Government to take a number of steps to improve the environment?
To direct all educational institutions throughout Indian to give weekly lessons in the first ten classes, relating to the protecting and improvement of the nature
To get books written for the said purpose and to distribute them free of cost
To introduce short term courses for training up teachers who teach this subject
All of them
The Fundamental Rights as given in the Constitution are:
Subject to reasonable restrictions
Absolute
Inalienable
None of the options
The right to constitutional remedies for enforcement of Fundamental Rights is given in:
Article 13
Article 14
Article 19d
Article 32
A boy, aged 11 years, has been compelled to work in a factory making match boxes. Which Fundamental Right is violated in this case?
Right to Equality
Right against Exploitation
Right to Freedom
Right to Freedom of Religion.
The Right to Freedom of Religion is included in:
Articles 25 to 27
Articles 25 to 28
The concept of Directive Principles has been borrowed from:
Irish Constitution
Canadian Constitution
Russian Constitution
American Constitution
The Fundamental Rights:
Were added by 42nd amendment
Were added by 44th amendment
Formed a part of original Constitution
Were added by Parliament in 1952
Which one of the following amendments established the importance of Directive Principles over certain Fundamental Rights?
24th amendment
25th amendment
42nd amendment
44th amendment
Freedom of Residence under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution is available in which of the following clauses?
19 (1) (e)
19 (1) D
19 (1) B
19 (1) C
25 Directive Principles have been included in the Constitution to achieve the ideals of:
Individual liberty
Political liberty
Democracy
Welfare state
Under which Articles have the Directive Principles of State Policy been mentioned in the Constitution?
Articles 37-50
Articles 38-51
Consider the following statements: The Indian Constitution is (1) unwritten Constitution (2) written Constitution (3) largely based on Government of India Act, 1935
a) 2 and 1 are correct
b) 2 and 3 are correct
c) 1 and 2 are correct
d) 1 and 3 are correct.
One of the Directive Principles is that the State shall introduce free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of
10 years
10 years
06 years
14 years
The text of the Preamble of the Constitution of India aims to secure:
fundamental rights to all individuals
fundamental duties to citizen of India
dignity of the individual and unity and integrity of the nation
security of service to Government Servant.
At present, there are _________ Freedoms under Article 19.
Seven
Six
Eight
Ten
‘Justice, social, economic and political’ is enshrined in:
Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India
Writs issued by the Supreme Court of India
Preamble to the Constitution of India
Directive Principle of State Policy taken into account making enactments.
Consider the following statements with reference to the term ‘secularism’: 1. Secularism means that the State has no recognized religion of State 2. Secularism means that the State treats all the religions equally 3. Secularism means that the State regulates the relation of man with God. Which of these statements are correct –
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
1, 2 and 3
Which of the following said that “In any event, whatever system of Government we may establish here must fit in with the temper of the people and be acceptable to them”?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
D. D. Basu
M. V. Pylee.
Which one among the following is a fundamental duty of the citizens under the Constitution of India?
To provide friendly cooperation to the people of the neighboring countries
To protect monuments of national importance
To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so
To know more and more about the history of India.
Find the odd one out.
Right to Equality
Right to Property
Cultural and Educational Rights
Right against Exploitation
Which of the following statement is true with respect to the Preamble?
It is the part of the Constitution
It is not the part of the Constitution
Still this question is to be decided by the court
None of the options
Which of the following feature is not borrowed from United Kingdom:
The Cabinet system of Government
The Parliamentary type of Government
Bicameral Parliament
Written Constitution.
Which of the following countries is mentioned in the options?
UK
USA
Canada
Ireland.
Which of the following Articles describe about the person voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign state not to be citizens:
Article 5
Article 7
Article 8
Article 9.
The expression ‘every person’ in Article 5 includes:
a prisoner
member of armed forces
persons living within the territory of India
all of the options
41 Article 6 enshrines the provision conferring Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan. Which one of the following provision is incorrect?
he or either of his parents or any of his grand-parents was born in India as defined in the Government of India Act, 1935
such person has so migrated before 19 July, 1948.
such person has so migrated on or after the 19 July, 1948, he has been registered as a citizen
such person has got married in India.
The Fundamental rights secured under Article 32 to the individual are:
limited to the State action only
meant to protect persons against the conduct of private persons
meant to protect persons against the action of foreigner
all of the options are correct.
The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in which part of the Constitution?
Part II
Part III
Part IV
Part V
Which of the following are included in the concept of ‘the State’ under Article 12:
Railway Board and Electricity Board
Judiciary
University
all of the options.
Which provision of the Constitution of India has been described as the soul of the Constitution?
Fundamental Rights
Directive Principles of State Policy
Preamble
Right to Constitutional Remedies
How many Fundamental Duties were incorporated in Article 51-A, by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?
Ten
Nine
Two
Twenty
Under Article 13(1) pre-Constitution laws:
become completely void
not void
become void (from the date of the commencement of the Constitution) insofar as they are inconsistent with the fundamental rights
none of the options
48 Article 13(2)
includes law amending the Constitution
does not include a law amending the Constitution
states that the State shall not make any law which takes away or abridges the fundamental rights
none of the options.
The controversial 42nd Amendment was passed in:
1974
1976
1978
1980
Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of law to:
All persons living within the territory of India
All Indian citizens living in India
All persons domiciled in India
None of the options
A new Chapter IV A on Fundamental Duties was inserted in the Indian Constitution in?
1972
1976
1980
1984
Which of the following rights are conferred to Indian citizens under protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech etc.?
Right to assemble peaceably and without arms
Right to form associations or unions
Right to move freely throughout the territory of India
All of them
Which of the following statements is/are found to be correct? I. The rights conferred by Article 19 the Indian Constitution are not available to any person who is not and cannot be a 'Citizen of India'. II. A person cannot complain of the infringement of any of the rights conferred by Article 19, if his citizenship of India has been validly terminated by law made by Parliament in pursuance of the power conferred by Article 11. III. The National Awards are violative of the principles of equality
I and II
I, II and III
II and III
I and III
How many times has the President declared financial emergency in the country so far?
Once
Twice
Thrice
Never
Clause (1) B of Article 19 of the Indian Constitution is associated with which of the following?
Right to freedom of expression
Freedom of assembly
Freedom to form association
Freedom to practice any profession
Right to Freedom of Association is guaranteed by which of the following clauses?
19 (1) A
19 (1) B
19 (1) C
19 (1) D
Right to Freedom of Association is the ordinary right which is enjoyed by all citizens to form associations. This right state that: I. The word ‘form’ includes not only the right to start an association but also to continue it, or refuse to be a member of an association, if he so desires. II. It also includes the right that composition of a society shall not be so altered by law as to introduce members other than those who voluntarily joined to form the society, without the consent of members of the original association. Which of the above statements is/are found to be correct?
Only I
Only II
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
Which one of the following is a Human Right as well as Fundamental Right under the Constitution of India?
Right to information
Right to Education
Right to work
Right to Housing
Which article of the Indian constitution includes fundamental duties to the Indian Citizens?
Article 51A
Article 21A
Article 32
Article 14
Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty under the Indian Constitution?
Article 50A
Article 50B
Article 51A
Article 51B
India is a republic because:
The head of the state is not a hereditary monarch.
Constitution rests on the people’s will
The leader of the majority party becomes the Prime Minister
None of the options
Which of the following statement is true?
1,4,2
1,3
1,2,4
1,3,4
Sovereignty lies in
Parliament in India
People of India
Constitution of India
Preamble to the Constitution of India
Which of the following is correctly matched?
Republic: Head of the state is hereditary monarch.
Sovereign: Constitution rests on the people’s will.
Democratic: Constitution does not recognize legal supremacy of another country.
Secular: State is without religion of its own.
Directive Principles of State Policy is not enforceable but: These principles are fundamental in governance of the country, It is the duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws Laws, include all normative exercise of power including the decision making Are subsidiary to fundamental rights Choose the correct one:
1,2
1,2,3,4
Constitution of India was adopted on:
26th January, 1950
24th November 1950
15th August, 1947
26th November 1949
Which of the following fundamental rights cannot be suspended during proclamation of emergency:
Article 20 & 21
Article 16 & 19
Article 18 & 28
Article 15 & 14
Which of the following Article deals with amendment of Indian Constitution:
Article 362
Article 368
Article 367
Article 363
The Preamble is useful in constitutional interpretation because it:
Uses value loaded words
Contains the real objective and philosophy of the Constitution makers
It is a source of power and limitation
It gives an exhaustive list of basic features of the constitution.
Under which Article financial emergency can be proclaimed?
Article 359
Article 356
Article 323
Article 360
The Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens have been enumerated from:
Articles 12 to 35 of the Constitution
Articles 13 to 36 of the Constitution
Articles 15 to 39 of the Constitution
Articles 16 to 40 of the Constitution
In which among the following parts of Constitution of India are enshrined the Fundamental Duties?
Part III
Part IIIA
Part IVA
Part IV
Identify the Article of the Constitution which abolished untouchability?
Article 16
Article 17
Article 19
Article 15
The President of India can proclaim National Emergency
On the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister
On the advice of the Speaker
On the advice of the leader of the ruling party or set of parties in power
At his own discretion
We borrowed the Concept of Fundamental Duties from the:
American Constitution
Irish constitution
Canadian Constitution
USSR Constitution
Part II of the Constitution deals with:
The Union and its Territory
Citizenship
Tribunals
Elections
Which part of the Indian Constitution reflects the ideology of Gandhi
Fundamental Rights
Directive principles
Elections
Fourth Schedule
Equal pay for equal work for both men and women has been laid down in the Indian Constitution as one of the
Fundamental Rights
Fundamental Duties.
Guidelines in the Preamble.
Directive Principles of State Policy.
The authority to alter the boundaries of States in India rests with the:
State Government
Parliament
Prime Minister
President
To produce the Constitution, the Constituent Assembly took:
2 years 11 months and 17 days
3 years 10 months and 20 days
4 years 11 months and 17 days
5 years 6 months and 5 days
When a financial emergency is proclaimed
Union budget will not be presented
Salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced
Repayment of government debts will stop
Payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed
The terms: ‘Secular, Socialist and Integrity’ were added to the Preamble in
1979
1977
1976
1975
Who is the custodian of the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution?
Parliament
President
Which of the following is the highest judicial authority in India?
High Court
District Court
Supreme Court
All of the options
The correct nomenclature of India according to the Preamble is:
Sovereign, Secular, Democratic Republic
Sovereign, Democratic Republic
Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
Sovereign Secular Socialist Democracy
How many types of Emergency have been visualized in the Constitution of India?
Four
Three
One
Two
How long did the Constituent Assembly take to finally pass the Constitution?
About 6 months in 1949
About 2 years since Aug 15, 1947
Exactly a year since Nov 26, 1948
About 3 years since Dec 9, 1946
Which of the following is correct regarding the Indian Constitution?
It is completely based on British Constitution.
It is original
It is made only on the basis of Government of India Act, 1935
It is a mixture of several Constitutions.
Which among the following is not a Fundamental Right?
Right to strike
Right against exploitation
Right to equality
Right to freedom of religion
Welfare State is well defined in which of the following?
Indian Preamble
Directive Principles
Schedule VII of the Constitution
Which of the following is enforceable in a court of law?
Fundamental Rights
Fundamental Duties
Directive Principles
Preamble
Interpretation of Indian Constitution is based on the spirit of the:
Preamble
Fundamental Rights
Directive Principles of State Policy
Fundamental Duties
When there is a conflict between Fundamental Rights (Part III) and the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) of the Constitution of India, the _______ will prevail.
Directive Principles
Fundamental Rights
Harmonious Interpretation of DPSP and Fundamental Rights
Neither
Protection under Article can be claimed by an institution only if it is established by a religious or linguistic minority.
25
26
29
30
The right to move court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights is itself a guaranteed Fundamental Right.
High
Subordinate
Quasi-Judicial
Supreme
Assertion: The Preamble of the Constitution starts with 'We, the people of India'. Reason: It implies that the Constitution is created by the entire nation.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Which one of the Directive Principles is Gandhian?
Equal pay for equal work for both men and women
Organization of village Panchayats as effective units of local self-government
Protection of workers, especially children
None of the options
Assertion: -The Chapter on the Fundamental Rights was framed upon the model of American Constitution. Reason: -Fundamental rights are enforceable.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
No person can be employed in factories or mines unless he is above the age of
12 years.
14 years
18 years.
20 years.
A Presidential proclamation can remain in force for:
Three months
Two months
Six months
Till the President revokes it
