1. What is the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
The introductory statement outlining the Constitution’s objectives
2. When was the Indian Constitution adopted?
November 26, 1949
3. When did the Indian Constitution come into effect?
January 26, 1950
4. Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
5. How many articles were in the original Indian Constitution?
395
6. How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
12
7. Which article of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
Articles 12 to 35
8. How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Constitution?
Six
9. Which article abolishes untouchability?
Article 17
10. Which article provides the right to equality before the law?
Article 14
11. Which article prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?
Article 15
12. Which article provides the right to freedom of speech and expression?
Article 19
13. Which article protects against arbitrary arrest and detention?
Article 22
14. Which article provides the right to constitutional remedies?
Article 32
15. Who can suspend Fundamental Rights during a national emergency?
President of India
16. Which part of the Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policy?
Part IV
17. Which article outlines the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Articles 36 to 51
18. What is the purpose of Directive Principles of State Policy?
To guide the state in policy-making for social and economic justice
19. Which article promotes equal justice and free legal aid?
Article 39A
20. Which article directs the state to provide free and compulsory education?
Article 45
21. Which part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Duties?
Part IVA
22. Which article lists the Fundamental Duties?
Article 51A
23. How many Fundamental Duties are there in the Constitution?
11
24. Which amendment introduced the Fundamental Duties?
42nd Amendment, 1976
25. Which article defines the Constitution as a federal structure?
Article 1
26. What is the nature of the Indian Constitution?
Federal with unitary features
27. Which article empowers the Parliament to amend the Constitution?
Article 368
28. What is the procedure for amending the Constitution called?
Constitutional Amendment
29. Which amendment is known as the “Mini Constitution”?
42nd Amendment
30. Which amendment made education a Fundamental Right?
86th Amendment, 2002
31. Which article provides for the establishment of the Supreme Court?
Article 124
32. Which article establishes the office of the President?
Article 52
33. Which article outlines the qualifications for the President?
Article 58
34. What is the tenure of the President of India?
5 years
35. Who elects the President of India?
Electoral College
36. Which article establishes the office of the Vice-President?
Article 63
37. Who elects the Vice-President of India?
Members of both Houses of Parliament
38. Which article establishes the Council of Ministers?
Article 74
39. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
President
40. Which article provides for the formation of new states?
Article 3
41. Which article abolishes titles conferred by the British?
Article 18
42. Which article provides for the appointment of the Governor?
Article 155
43. What is the tenure of the Governor of a state?
44. Which article establishes the High Courts?
Article 214
45. Which article provides for the independence of the judiciary?
Article 50
46. Which article provides for the establishment of Parliament?
Article 79
47. Which article defines the composition of the Lok Sabha?
Article 81
48. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?
552
49. Which article defines the composition of the Rajya Sabha?
Article 80
50. What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?
250
51. Which article provides for the joint sitting of Parliament?
Article 108
52. Which article defines a Money Bill?
Article 110
53. Which article provides for the annual financial statement (Budget)?
Article 112
54. Which article establishes the Election Commission?
Article 324
55. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner?
56. Which article establishes the Finance Commission?
Article 280
57. What is the purpose of the Finance Commission?
To recommend the distribution of financial resources between Centre and States
58. Which article establishes the Union Public Service Commission?
Article 315
59. Which article provides for the appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General?
Article 148
60. What is the tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General?
6 years or until the age of 65
61. Which article provides for the establishment of State Legislatures?
Article 168
62. Which article provides for the abolition or creation of Legislative Councils?
Article 169
63. Which article provides for the imposition of President’s Rule?
Article 356
64. Which article deals with the distribution of powers between the Centre and States?
Article 246
65. Which schedule of the Constitution contains the Union, State, and Concurrent Lists?
Seventh Schedule
66. Which article provides for the official language of the Union?
Article 343
67. Which schedule lists the official languages of India?
Eighth Schedule
68. How many languages are recognized in the Eighth Schedule?
22
69. Which article provides for special provisions for Jammu and Kashmir?
Article 370 (repealed in 2019)
70. Which article provides for special provisions for Scheduled Castes and Tribes?
Article 338
71. Which amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
101st Amendment, 2016
72. Which article provides for the reservation of seats for SC/ST in Lok Sabha?
Article 330
73. Which article provides for the reservation of seats for SC/ST in State Assemblies?
Article 332
74. Which article establishes the National Commission for Backward Classes?
Article 338B
75. Which article provides for the establishment of Panchayats?
Article 243
76. Which amendment introduced the Panchayati Raj system?
73rd Amendment, 1992
77. Which article provides for the establishment of Municipalities?
Article 243P
78. Which amendment introduced the Municipalities system?
74th Amendment, 1992
79. Which article provides for the right to education?
Article 21A
80. Which article provides for the protection of monuments and places of national importance?
Article 49
81. Which article provides for the organization of village Panchayats?
Article 40
82. Which article provides for the promotion of international peace and security?
Article 51
83. Which article provides for the prohibition of cow slaughter?
Article 48
84. Which article provides for the separation of judiciary from the executive?
85. Which article provides for the protection of children from exploitation?
Article 24
86. Which article provides for the right to work and education for children?
87. Which article provides for the establishment of a uniform civil code?
Article 44
88. Which article provides for the formation of cooperative societies?
Article 43B
89. Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?
61st Amendment, 1988
90. Which article provides for the protection of the environment?
Article 48A
91. Which article provides for the duty to protect public property?
Article 51A(g)
92. Which article provides for the duty to promote harmony?
Article 51A(e)
93. Which article provides for the duty to develop scientific temper?
Article 51A(h)
94. Which article provides for the duty to protect the sovereignty of India?
Article 51A(c)
95. Which article provides for the appointment of the Attorney General?
Article 76
96. Which article provides for the appointment of the Advocate General in states?
Article 165
97. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes?
Article 338A
98. Which article provides for the declaration of a national emergency?
Article 352
99. Which article provides for the declaration of a state emergency?
100. Which article provides for a financial emergency?
Article 360
101. Which article provides for the suspension of Fundamental Rights during an emergency?
Article 359
102. Which article provides for the power of Parliament to make laws during an emergency?
Article 357
103. Which article provides for the establishment of the Inter-State Council?
Article 263
104. Which article provides for the establishment of the Zonal Councils?
Statutory, not constitutional
105. Which article provides for the power of the President to grant pardons?
Article 72
106. Which article provides for the power of the Governor to grant pardons?
Article 161
107. Which article provides for the establishment of the Contingency Fund of India?
Article 267
108. Which article provides for the Consolidated Fund of India?
Article 266
109. Which article provides for the Public Account of India?
110. Which article provides for the appointment of ad hoc judges in the Supreme Court?
Article 127
111. Which article provides for the transfer of judges between High Courts?
Article 222
112. Which article provides for the establishment of a common High Court for two or more states?
Article 231
113. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)?
Article 124A (struck down in 2015)
114. Which article provides for the power of the Supreme Court to issue writs?
115. Which article provides for the power of High Courts to issue writs?
Article 226
116. Which article provides for the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
Article 131
117. Which article provides for the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
Article 132-134
118. Which article provides for the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
Article 143
119. Which article provides for the review of Supreme Court judgments?
Article 137
120. Which article provides for the establishment of the Election Commission?
121. Which article provides for the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner?
Article 324(5)
122. Which article provides for the establishment of the Finance Commission?
123. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Commission for Women?
124. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission?
125. Which article provides for the establishment of the Central Vigilance Commission?
126. Which article provides for the establishment of the Central Information Commission?
127. Which article provides for the establishment of the Lokpal?
128. Which article provides for the establishment of the NITI Aayog?
129. Which article provides for the establishment of the Goods and Services Tax Council?
Article 279A
130. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Disaster Management Authority?
131. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Green Tribunal?
132. Which article provides for the establishment of the Consumer Protection Authority?
133. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights?
134. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Commission for Minorities?
135. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Investigation Agency?
136. Which article provides for the establishment of the Central Bureau of Investigation?
137. Which article provides for the establishment of the Competition Commission of India?
138. Which article provides for the establishment of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India?
139. Which article provides for the establishment of the Securities and Exchange Board of India?
140. Which article provides for the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India?
141. Which article provides for the establishment of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority?
142. Which article provides for the establishment of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority?
143. Which article provides for the establishment of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India?
144. Which article provides for the establishment of the Bureau of Indian Standards?
145. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Skill Development Corporation?
146. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Rainfed Area Authority?
147. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Board for Wildlife?
148. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Tiger Conservation Authority?
149. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Mission for Clean Ganga?
150. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Dairy Development Board?
151. Which article provides for the establishment of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission?
152. Which article provides for the establishment of the Coir Board?
153. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Horticulture Board?
154. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Fisheries Development Board?
155. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Medicinal Plants Board?
156. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Bamboo Mission?
157. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Solar Mission?
158. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Water Mission?
159. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture?
160. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Mission for Green India?
161. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Mission for Justice Delivery?
162. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Mission for Empowerment of Women?
163. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Mission on Education?
164. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Health Mission?
165. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Urban Livelihoods Mission?
166. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission?
167. Which article provides for the establishment of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme?
168. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Food Security Mission?
169. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Nutrition Mission?
170. Which article provides for the establishment of the National Cleanliness Mission (Swachh Bharat)?
171. Which article provides for the establishment of the Smart Cities Mission?
172. Which article provides for the establishment of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)?
173. Which article provides for the establishment of the Make in India initiative?
174. Which article provides for the establishment of the Digital India initiative?
175. Which article provides for the establishment of the Skill India initiative?
176. Which article provides for the establishment of the Startup India initiative?
177. Which article provides for the establishment of the Stand-Up India initiative?
178. Which article provides for the establishment of the Mudra Yojana?
179. Which article provides for the establishment of the Jan Dhan Yojana?
180. Which article provides for the establishment of the Ujjwala Yojana?
181. Which article provides for the establishment of the Saubhagya Yojana?
182. Which article provides for the establishment of the Udan Scheme?
183. Which article provides for the establishment of the Jal Jeevan Mission?
184. What is the primary function of the Council of Ministers in India?
To aid and advise the President
185. Who is the head of the Council of Ministers?
Prime Minister
186. Which article provides for the collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers?
Article 75
187. What is the tenure of the Prime Minister?
Until he/she enjoys the confidence of the Lok Sabha
188. Who appoints the members of the Council of Ministers?
President on the advice of the Prime Minister
189. What is the role of the Cabinet in governance?
To formulate policies and make key decisions
190. What is the difference between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet?
Council includes all ministers; Cabinet includes only senior ministers
191. What is the role of the Prime Minister in the Council of Ministers?
To coordinate and lead the Council
192. Which ministry is responsible for internal security in India?
Ministry of Home Affairs
193. Which ministry is responsible for external affairs?
Ministry of External Affairs
194. Which ministry is responsible for financial administration?
Ministry of Finance
195. What is the role of the Finance Minister in the Budget process?
To present the annual Budget in Parliament
196. What is the role of the Home Minister in governance?
To oversee internal security and law enforcement
197. What is the role of the Defence Minister?
To manage national defense and armed forces
198. Which ministry is responsible for education in India?
Ministry of Education
199. Which ministry is responsible for health services?
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
200. Which ministry oversees the implementation of rural development schemes?
Ministry of Rural Development
201. Which ministry is responsible for urban development?
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
202. What is the role of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj?
To strengthen the Panchayati Raj system
203. Which ministry is responsible for women and child development?
Ministry of Women and Child Development
204. What is the role of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change?
To protect the environment and promote sustainable development
205. Which ministry is responsible for agriculture and farmers’ welfare?
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
206. Which ministry oversees the implementation of MGNREGA?
207. What is the role of the Ministry of Labour and Employment?
To protect workers’ rights and promote employment
208. Which ministry is responsible for the Digital India initiative?
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
209. What is the role of the Ministry of Railways?
To manage the Indian Railways network
210. Which ministry is responsible for civil aviation?
Ministry of Civil Aviation
211. What is the role of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways?
To develop road infrastructure
212. Which ministry oversees the Smart Cities Mission?
213. What is the role of the Ministry of Jal Shakti?
To manage water resources and drinking water supply
214. Which ministry is responsible for the Swachh Bharat Mission?
Ministry of Jal Shakti (for rural) and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (for urban)
215. What is the role of the Ministry of Power?
To manage electricity generation and distribution
216. Which ministry is responsible for renewable energy?
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
217. What is the role of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry?
To promote trade and industrial growth
218. Which ministry oversees the Make in India initiative?
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
219. What is the role of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs?
To regulate corporate governance
220. Which ministry is responsible for tourism?
Ministry of Tourism
221. What is the role of the Ministry of Culture?
To preserve and promote cultural heritage
222. Which ministry is responsible for sports?
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
223. What is the role of the Ministry of Science and Technology?
To promote scientific research and innovation
224. Which ministry oversees the National Skill Development Mission?
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
225. What is the role of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs?
To promote the welfare of tribal communities
226. Which ministry is responsible for minority affairs?
Ministry of Minority Affairs
227. What is the role of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment?
To promote the welfare of marginalized communities
228. Which ministry oversees the implementation of the Ujjwala Yojana?
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
229. What is the role of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting?
To regulate media and public communication
230. Which ministry is responsible for the implementation of the Jan Dhan Yojana?
231. What is the role of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries?
To promote the food processing sector
232. Which ministry is responsible for fisheries?
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
233. What is the role of the Ministry of Textiles?
To promote the textile industry
234. Which ministry oversees the implementation of the Mudra Yojana?
235. What is the role of the Ministry of Heavy Industries?
To promote heavy industries and public enterprises
236. Which ministry is responsible for public enterprises?
Ministry of Heavy Industries
237. What is the role of the Ministry of Steel?
To promote the steel industry
238. Which ministry is responsible for chemicals and fertilizers?
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
239. What is the role of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution?
To ensure food security and consumer protection
240. Which ministry oversees the Public Distribution System (PDS)?
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
241. What is the role of the Ministry of Law and Justice?
To manage legal affairs and judicial reforms
242. Which ministry is responsible for parliamentary affairs?
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
243. What is the role of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions?
To manage civil services and pension schemes
244. Which ministry oversees the Central Administrative Tribunal?
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
245. What is the role of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation?
To collect data and monitor government schemes
246. Which ministry is responsible for the NITI Aayog?
NITI Aayog is an independent body, but works closely with the Prime Minister’s Office
247. What is the role of the Governor in state administration?
To act as the constitutional head of the state
248. Who appoints the Chief Minister of a state?
Governor
249. What is the role of the State Council of Ministers?
To aid and advise the Governor
250. Which article provides for the collective responsibility of the State Council of Ministers?
Article 164
251. What is the tenure of the Chief Minister?
Until he/she enjoys the confidence of the State Assembly
252. Who appoints the Advocate General of a state?
253. What is the role of the State Public Service Commission?
To conduct recruitment for state civil services
254. Who appoints the Chairman of the State Public Service Commission?
255. What is the tenure of the Chairman of the State Public Service Commission?
6 years or until the age of 62
256. What is the role of the State Election Commission?
To conduct elections for local bodies
257. Who appoints the State Election Commissioner?
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