INDIAN CONSTITUTION (BICOK107/207)

1. The date of commencement of the Indian constitution is

(a) 26TH Nov 1949 (b) 26TH Nov 1945 (c) 26TH Jan 1950 (d) 15TH Aug 1947.

2. The source of authority of the Indian constitution is

(a) the government (b) the people of India (c) the supreme court (d) the president

3. The word secular as used in the preamble indicates _______________

(a) treating all the languages equally (b) special treatment to Hindu religion
(c) treating all the religions equally (d) none of these.

4. The right to equality means

{a} treating all citizens equally {b) treating government servants equally
(c ) treating citizen differently (d) none of the above

5. State is authorized to make special provision for_______________

(a) women and children (b) men only (c) men and women (d) none of the above

6. State can make special provisions for the advancement of _______________

a) socially and educationally backward classes citizens (b) economically backward classes of citizens

(c) both (a) and (d) (d) none of these.

7. The freedom of speech includes

(a) freedom of press (b)freedom of disturbing public peace (c)freedom to create nuisance (d)none of these

8. Classification of films into `A` and `U` is

(a) valid (b) invalid (c) either (a) or (b) (d) none of these

9. Freedom of assembly means right to assemble peacefully_______________

(a) with arms (b) without arms (c) with deadly weapons (d) none of these

10. Right to property is a

(a) ordinary right (b) fundamental right (c) moral right (d) not a right

11. The constitution guarantees fundamental rights to _______________

(a) Both citizens and non citizens (b) citizens only (c) foreigners only (d) none of these

12. Ex-post facto law means_______________

(a) law imposing penalties from a previous date (b) civil
(c) law imposing penalties from a future date (d) none of these

13. Double Jeopardy means_______________

(a) no prosecution and punishment for the same offence more than once (b)double benefit
(c) there can be prosecution and punishment for the same offence more than once (d) none of these

14. Self – incrimination means _______________

(a) compulsion to be a witness against himself (b) voluntarygiving evidence
(c) compulsion to be a witness against others (d) none of these

15. An arrested person must be produced before magistrate within ________ hours of his arrest
(a) 12 (b) 24
(c) 36 (d) 48

16. Right to pollution free environment includes

(a) right to life (b) freedom of speech and expression (c)right to religion (d)abolition of untouchability

17. Right to education is a _______________

(a) fundamental right (b) ordinary legal right (c) not a right (d) both (a) and (b)
18. Children below the age of years are prohibited to be employed in hazardous employment
(a) 21 years (b) 14 years (c) 18 years (d) 30 years

19. Cultural and educational rights are also known as

(a) minority rights (b) majority rights (c) both ((a) and (b) (d) none of these

20. The founding father of the Indian constitution is _______________

(a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (b) Gandhiji (c) Pandit Nehru (d) Sardar valabhi patel

21. Habeas corpus means

(a) you may have the body (b) what is your authority (c) arrest the person (d) none of these

22. Mandamus means _______________

(a) command (b) request (c) permission (d) none of these

24.Writ of prohibition is issued against

(a) inferior court (b) tribunal (c) both (a) and (b) (d) superior court

25.Quo- warranto means

(a) what is your authority (b) direction (c) issuing warrant (d)none of these

26.Locus standi means

(a) right to move the supreme court/high court (b) right to bedefended
(c) local authority (d) none of these

27. The number of articles in constitution presently is _______________

(a) 368 (b) 395 (c) 400 (d) 448

28. Preamble to the Indian constitution indicates

(a) privileges given to the SCs and STs (b) the power of government to make Laws
(c) the circumstances under which the constitution can be amended
(d) the source of Indian Constitution

(d)the source of the Indian constitution

29. The freedom of movement under Art 19(1) (d) can be restricted in the interested of
(a) women (b) law and order (c) general public (d) none of these

30. Which of the following writ is issued by the supreme court if it sends an order to restrain a person
From acting in an office to which he is not entitle.
(a) habeas corpus (b) prohibition (c) certiorari (d) quo- warranto

31. No person can become a member of parliament unless he is educated up toclass

(a) seventh (b) tenth (c) fifth (d) none of the above
32. The first general elections were held in India in
(a) 1950- 51 (b) 1951-52 (c) 1949-50 (d) none of these
33. Voting age of citizens is changed from 18 years by constitutional amendment
(a) 7TH (b) 42ND (c) 61st (d) 55TH
34. Under the provision of – Article of the constitution, the government abolished the practice of
untouchability
(a) 17 (b) 16 (c) 20 (d) 18

35. In which one of the following states, there is no reservation for the SCs for lok – sabha
(a) arunchal Pradesh (d) Meghalaya (d) Jammu and Kashmir (d) all of these

36.Which are the two states having common capital

(a) jharkhand and bihar (b) Panjab and Haryana
(c) uttaranchal and himachal (d) punjab and himachal Pradesh

37.Which part of the constitution incorporates special provisions to the state of jammu and kashmir
(a) XXI (b) XX (c) XV (d) XI
38. Who was the first chief justice of India ?
(a) B.K. mukherjee (b) S.R. das (c) harlal J. Kania (d) Dec 1948

39. The work of framing the constitution of India started in Dec 1946 and completed in
(a) Nov 1949 (b) Jan 1949 (c) Jan 1950 (d) Dec 1948

40. Magna carta is a written document of 13TH century assuring liberties awarded to
(a) Indian citizen (b) french citizen (c) British citizen (d) citizen of the world by UNO

41. How many times was the preamble of the Constitution amended
(a) 1 time (b) 2 times (c) 3 times (d) not amended

42. Directive principles of state policy are contained in which part of theconstitution
(a) part – I (b)part –III (c) part –IV (d) part –II

43. The underlying objective of the directive principles is to achieved

(a) welfare state (b) police state (c) secular state (d) none of these

44. There is right to adequate means of livelihood guaranteed to

(a) both men and women equally (b) women only (c) men only (d) either men or to women

45. Equal pay for equal work is an accompaniment of

(a) right freedom (b) right to equality (c) right to freedom of religion(d) right to constitutionalremedies

46. The directive principles of state policy

(a) can be enforced in any court (b) can be enforced in high court
(c) cannot be enforced in any court ( d) can be enforced only inthe supreme court

47. Directive principles of state policy are

(a) political rights (b) social rights (c) constitutional rights (d) legal rights

48.Uuiform civil code means

(a) uniform civil procedure code (b) civil law applicable tocommon man
(c) common civil law applicable to all (d) civil law applicable to hindu women & children

49.Free and compulsory education for all children is provided under Article 45 until they attain the age of
(a) 14 years (b) 21 years (c) 18 years (d) 16 years

50. State should take steps to separate

(a) judiciary from executive (b) legislature from executive
(c) judiciary from legislature (d) all the 3 organs from each others

51. Part IV (a) consists of –------- fundamental duty

(a) 11 (b) 12 (c) 10 (d) 9

52. Part IV (A) was added to the constitution in the year

(a) 1950 (b) 1972 (c) 1978 (d) 1976

53. Which of the following is not a fundamental duty

(a) to protect and improve natural environment (b) not to practice corruption
(c) to develop scientific temper (d) to abide by constitution

54. Fundamental duties in the constitution are addressed to the

(a) politicians (b) people (c) workers (d) students

55. The constitution makers have borrowed the directive principles from
(a) constitution of Spain (b) constitution of U.K (C) Constitution of U.S.A (d) constitution of Ireland

56. The parliament of India has enacted for the enforcement of Article 39(d)
(a) child labour abolition act (b) equal remuneration Act
(c) protection of human right act (d) None of these

57. Education below the age of 14 years is inserted as a fundamental rights by

nd th th th
(a) 42 amendment (b) 44 amendment (c) 85 amendment (d) 86 amendment
58. To protect and improve the natural environment and wild life is one of
(a) fundamental rights (b) notional policy (c) directive principles (d) none of the above

59. Monuments and places and objects of national importance are protected because India is
country with
(a )written constitution (b) lengthiest constitution (c) rich cultural heritage (d) diverse culture

60.The fundamental rights and directive principle are

(a) conflicting with each other (b) unrelated to each other
(c) complement and supplement each other (d) none of them
61. Fundamental duty demands
(a) to work sincerely and respect the rights of others (b) to abideby the constitution
(c) to prevent corruption (d) to abide by the ethical values

62. The directive principles under Article 46 considered __________educationally and economically/weaker
section of the society
(a) Women and children (b) disabled (c) SCs and STs (d) none of these

63. Now, free legal aid and speedy trial are

(a) only directives (b) duty of the citizens (c) fundamental rights (d) none of these

64. In child labour abolition case the supreme court has held that the children below the age
of ________cannot be employed in any hazardous industry
(a) 16 years (b) 18 years (c) 21 years (d) 14 years

65. The directive principles of state policy are the obligation of

(a) Central government (b) State government (c) Central and State government (c) Citizen of India

66. The directive principles of state policy do not direct the state to endeavour to protection
(a) forest (b) the interest of minorities
(c) the object of artistic interest of national importance (d) the environment

67. To provide justice to economically disabled citizens the directive principles of state policy
direct the state to provide
(a) employment in the govt service (b) reserve seats in publiceducational institution
(c) proper economic and social security (d) none of the above

69. The directive principles of state policy direct the state to promote
(a) cottage industry (b) technical education
(c) women and children welfare scheme (d) protective homesfor old sick and invalid

70. Which one of the following is not a fundamental duty

(a) to safeguard public property (b) to render national service
(c) to uphold national sovereignty (d) to honor inter cast marriage

71. In which five year plan, we are now in 2002- 2007

(a) 8TH (b) 9TH (c) 10TH (d) 11TH

72. Who is know as the first citizen of India

(a) the president (b) prime minister (c) chief election commissioner (d) speaker

73.What is the term of the office of the president

(a) 4 years (b) 5 years (c) 6 years (d) 2 years

74. who is the supreme commander of the defence force of India

(a) prime minister (b) parliament (c) chief justice (d) the president

75. What is the total strength of the rajya – sabha

(a) 544 (b) 225 © 250 (d) 238

76. Who has the power to declare emergency

(a) parliament (b) president © prime minister (d)supreme court

77. Who can supervise and control the business of the administration
(a) the prime minister (b) cabinet © president (d) supreme court

78. Who can conduct and postpone the cabinet meetings

(a) the prime minister (b) speaker © parliament (d) the president

79. How many houses are there in parliament

(a) five (b) two (c) three (d) house

80. What is the maximum strength of the lok sabha

(a) 552 (b) 425 (c) 545 (d) 560

81. What is the term of the lok sabha

(a) 2 years (b) 6 years (c) 4years (d) 5 years

82. The required age to contest in the election the lok sabha is
(a) below 25 years (b) 30 years (c) 25 years (d) 35 years

83. How many readings a bill has to cross In house to get passed
(a) two (b) four (c) five (d) three

84. Who will present the budget in the month of March every year in the lok- sabha
(a) finance minister (b) prime minister (c) home minister (d) speaker

85. The minimum age prescribed for the membership of the Rajya – sabha is
(a) 25 years (b) 40 years (c) 35 years (d) 30 years

86. The parliament consist of

(a) two organs (b) three organs (c) four organs (d) five organs

86.Annual statement of income and expenditure of the government is known as

(a) agenda (b) catalogue (c) calendar (d) budget

87. Out of 250 members how many members are nominated by thepresident to Rajya sabha
(a) 50 (b) 12 (c) 2 (d) 5

88. Who will act as speaker in his absence?

(a) Vice president (b) Defence minister (c) home minister (d) deputy speaker

89. Name the highest or apex court of India

(a) federal court (b) lok- adalath (c) Supreme court (d) international court
90.How is the supremacy of the constitution safeguarded
(a) by independent and impartial judiciary (b) by the parliament (c) by the cabinet (d) by press

91. What is the total strength of the supreme court

(a)30 (b) Thirty five judges and one chief justice together 34 (c)35 (d)29

92. Who does appoint the judges of the Supreme court

(a) cabinet (b) president consulting prime minster
(c) President appoints the judges after consulting the chief justiceof India (d) president on his own

93. Who does appoint chief justice of the supreme court

(a) by the president (b) by the prime minister (c) by the cabinet (d)by the speaker of lok sabha

94. On what grounds the judges are removed

(a) failed to give effective judgment (b) proved misbehavior, incapacity
(c) absconding from duty (d) none of these

95. Name the article, empowering the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental
rights
(a) under article 32 (b) 33 (c) 35 (d) 40
96. The Governor of a state is
(a) directly elected by the people (b) elected by the statelegislature
(c) appointed by the president (d) appointed by the primeminister

97. The governor power do not include

(a) legislative powers (b) military power (c) pardoning power (d) emergency power

98.The Governor of a state is responsible for his actions to

(a) the state legislative assembly (b) the president
(c)the primeminister (d) the chief justice of the high court

99. A High court judge retires at the age of

(a) 65 (b) 63 (c) 60 (d) 62

100. This is not the power of the chief minister

(a) formation of government (b) control over minister
(c) chief advisor to the governor (d) control over state judiciary
101. The minimum age for a person to be appointed as the governor of a state is
(a) 35 (b) 40 (c) 30 (d) 25
102. Who among the following, can remove a chief minister from office
(a) state legislative assembly (b)Governor (c) president (d) supreme court of India
103. Election to a state legislature is conducted by the
(a) state governor (b) chief minister (c) chief secretary of the state (d) election commission
104. Members of the council of ministers are appointed by
(a)chief minister (b)governor (c)governor on the advice of the chief minister (d) state legislative assembly

105. The authority to dissolve a state legislative assembly is vested in the

(a) chief minister of a state (b) speaker of the state assembly
(c )president of India (d) state governor
106. The total members in legislative council should not be less than
(a) 250 (b) 80 (c) 20 (d) 40

107. The position of chief minister in council of minister is

(a) the first among equal (b) the supreme commander
(c)the virtual dictator (d) no difference at all with regard to position and status
108. To become a judge of high court one must be a practicing advocate of the high
court for at least
(a) 6 years (b) 10 years (c) 15 years (d) 5 years

109. Public interest litigation can be entertained by high court whenever

(a) the public are irresponsible (b) the public neglect the govt interest
(c) the public interest become personal interest (d) the public interest undermined

110. The high court has

(a) the power of superintendence over all other lower court (b) the power to create lower courts
(c ) the power to disengage the business of a lower court (d) the power to dissolve all

111. Judicial activism is

(a) for the protection of the rights of the citizens (b) for curtailment of active organization
(c) for curtailment of the power of the government (d) for follow up the court direction
112. The judges of the high court are
(a) appointment by the chief minister (b) appointment by the speaker of the vidhana sabha
(c )appointment of president of India (d) appointment of the governor

113. Judicial review means

(a) reviewing the laws passed by the legislature (b) examining the action of the executive
(c ) scrutinizing the lower courts order (d)supervising the implementation of the DPSP

114. To become a chief minister of a state on must have attained the age of
(a) 25 years (b) 30 years © 35 years (d) 40 years

115. the judges of high court are

(a) liable to be transferred (b) not liable to be transferred
(c) liable to be transferred once in 2 years (d) none of these

116. The number of ministers including the chief minister, in a state shall notbe less than
(a) 15 (b)12 (c) 10 (d) 5

117. The chief minister is answerable for his acts of omission and commission to
(a) The people (b) his party (c) Legislative assembly (d) investigation

119. Who among the following holds office doing the pleasure of the president
(a)Governor (b) election commissioner (c) Prime minister (d) speaker of lok sabha

120. Who among the following is not appointed by the Governor

(a) Chief minister (b) high court judges
(c) Members of the state public service commission (d) advocate general

121. Legislative council is

(a) Dissolved after 6 years (b)Dissolved after 5 years (c) Dissolved after 3 years (d) not Dissolved

125. The legal permissible age for marriage of a boy and girl is
(a) 21 and 18 years (b) 16 and 18 years (c) 25 and 23 years (d)none of these

126. Right to education has been guaranteed to children between the age of
(a) 6-14 years (b) 7- 12 years (c) 8-10 years (d) none of these

127. The term backward class implies backwardness

(a) Socially and educationally (b) economically (c) Culturally (d) none of these

128. Types of emergencies provided in the Indian constitution is

(a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6 (d) 3

129. The power to declare emergency is vested in the

(a) Prime minister (b) president (c) Governor (d) chief minister

130. National emergency may be declared on the grounds of

(a) internal disturbance (b) Political instability (c) national calamities (d) War

131. National emergency may be declared under the followingarticles

(a) 360 (b) 368 (c) 373 (d) 352

132. National emergency can be declared when the cabinet communicates to the President
(a) Orally (b) in writing (c) (a) or (b) (d) none of these

133. Proclamation of emergency must be approved with in

(a) 2 months (b) 1 month (c) 6 month (d) 1 year

134. A resolution approving the proclamation must be passed by

(a) Simple majority (b) special majority (c) Either (a) or (b) (d) none of these

136. Once approved, proclamation of emergency remains in force for

(a) 1 year (b) 6 months (c) 6 years (d) 3 months
137. During emergency the states can be give directions by the
(a) Supreme court (b) Centre (c) Parliament (d) none of these

138. During emergency there is automatic suspension of rights guaranteed under

(a) Article 20 (b) Article 21 (c) Article 19 (d) none of these

139. So far national emergency has been declared _______ times in India
(a) Five (b) six (c) Three (d) one

140. State emergency can be declared when there is

(a) War (b) failure of constitutional machinery in state (c) Financial crisis (d) none of these

141. State emergency is also called as

(a) Prime Minister rule (b) Governor rule (c) President’s rules (d) Chief justice rule

142. President can impose state emergency when he receives a report from the
a) Chief minister (b) Governor (c) Chief justice (d) attorney general

143. During state emergency the president exercise the power of the
(a) Chief minister (b) prime mister (c) Governor (d) chief justice

144.Financial emergency may be declared when is

(a) Financial instability (b) war (c) Internal disturbance (d) none of these

145. Declaration of financial emergency is

(a) 2 months (b) 3 months (c) 6 months (d) none of these

146. Federal constitution means a constitution in which powers are divided between the
(a) Centre and state (b) state only (c) People and states (d) People and states

147. The powers to superintendent, direct and control elections is vested in the
a) Planning commission (b) election commission (c) Finance commission d) none of these

148. election commission is member commission

(a) single (b) double (c) multi (d) four

149. The condition of the service of the election commissioners maybe determined by the
(a) Prime minister (b) governor (c) President (d) chief justice of India

150. The removal of chief election commissioner may be on grounds similar to that of
(a) Judge of high court (b) judge of the supreme court (c) Attorney general of India (d) governor of a state

151.Election commissioners are appointed by the

(a) Prime minister (b) governor (c) President (d) chief justice of India

152. Every citizen the age of years is eligible to vote in an election

(a) 21 years (b) 16 years (c) 25 years (d) 18 years

153. Seats are reserved in favor of

(a) SCs and STs (b) aged person (c) Sick persons (d) disabled persons

154. Number of seats to be reserved for anglo Indian community in lok sabha is
(a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Unlimited

155. Constitutions are classified into

(a) rigid (b) Flexible (c) rigid and flexible (d) none of these

156. The method of amending rigid constitution is by

(a) Simple majority (b) special majority (c) Cannot be amended (d) none of these

157. Procedure to amend the constitution is contained in

(a) Article 268 (b) Article 368 (c ) Article 338 (d ) none of these
158. Number of method of amending the constitution
(a) one (b) three (c ) two (d ) four

159. The 42nd Amendment Act came into force in

(a) 1956 (b ) 1960 (c) 1976 (d) 1978

160. The words added to the preamble by this amendment were

(a) Socialist only (b) secular only (c )Integrity only (d) all of
these

161. Which among the following were given supremacy over fundamental rights
(a) Fundamental duties (b) citizenship (c ) DPSP d)none of these

162. Life of lokha sabha was increased from 5 to years

(a) 6 years (b) 7 years (c) (d) 10 years
th
163. 44 constitutional amendment act came into force in
(a) 1972 (b) 1976 (c ) 1978 (d) 1980

164. Was restored to 5 years

(a) Life of rajya sabha (b) life of lok sabha (c )Life of both (d) none of these

165. Establishment of was the subject matter of 74 amendment act

(a Corporation) (b) High court (c) Municipalities (d) none of these

166. Reservation in promotion to SCs and STs is permitted in

(a) Article 16 (b) Article 15(4) (c) Article 16(4) (d) none of these

167. Right to education under article 21 (a) is now a

(a) Legal right (b) constitutional right (c) Fundamental right (d) none of these
ST
168. 91 amendment act 2003 strengthens
(a) Anti defection law (b) preventive defection law (c )Civil law (d) none of these

169. The total member of ministers including the prime minister should not exceed
(a) 10 % (b) 20 % (c) 15 % (d) 30%

170. Article 21 A was a gift of amendment act

ST ND TH TH
(a) 81 (b) 82 (c )86 (d) 89

171. Election disputes can be adjudicated only by

(a) High court (b) criminal court (c )Election commission (d) civil court

INTRODUCTION TO THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION

1. Which is fundamental and supreme law of the country?

Ans:- Constitution
2. Which law is determines political structure of the country?
Ans: Constitution of the country
3. Which is the biggest written constitution in the world?
Ans: Indian Constitution
3. In which year East India Company established in India? Ans: 1599
4. Which is the oldest and smallest constitution in the world?
Ans: America US
5. Which year Morley-Minto reforms / Indian council Act introduced? Ans:-1909
6. When Montegu -Chelms ford report / Enactment of Govt act submitted?
Ans:-1919
7. When Symon commission gave the report to British Govt?
Ans: 1930
8. Which report was recommends Round Table Conference?
Ans : Symon commission report in 1930
9. . Which year Quit India movement was held?
Ans: 1942 under the leadership of Mahathma Gandhiji
10. Under which plan was the constitution Assembly constituted?
Ans. Cabinet mission plan
11. When was the constituent Assembly convened/established?
Ans: 1946
12. . When was the first meet / session of the constituent Assembly held?
Ans: 9 December 1946
13. What was the main role of the Constituent Assembly?
Ans: To frame a constitution with adult franchise system
14. Who was permanent Chairman for Constituent Assembly?
Ans: Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad.
15. Who was the interim Chairman for Constituent Assembly?
Ans: Mr. Sachidananda Sinha {elected as provincial president}
16. Who is the First & last Governor general ( Viceroy) Pre India & after independence?
Ans: Lord Mount Batten.
17. How many members are in the Constituent Assembly?
Ans: 389 members, (296 from British representatives and 93 from Indian native states)
18. The Provincial Assembly were to divided in two groups are
Ans: General and Muslim.
19. How many Constitution committees appointed?
Ans: 13 Constitution committees appointed
20. When drafting Committee was appointed?
Ans: 29 Aug 1947
21. Who was the Chairman for drafting committee?
Ans: Dr B R Ambedkar.
22. How many members are in the drafting committee exclude chairman?
Ans: 6 members.
23. Who was the Advisor to the drafting committee?
Ans: Mr. B N Rau.(B N Rao)
24. How many days took to prepare Indian constitution?.
Ans: 2 years, 11 months, 18 days.
25. How many articles and schedules in the first draft?
Ans: 243 Articles and 13 schedules.
26. How many Articles and schedules in final draft of constitution?
Ans: 395 Articles & 8 schedules in the final draft.
27. When Indian constitution adopted?
Ans: 26 November 1949
28. When Indian constitution came in to force / put in to effect?
Ans: 26 January 1950.
29. How many Articles, Schedules and parts in the Indian Constitution at present after all
amendments mad out?
Ans: 448 Articles, 12 schedules and 24 parts
30. Who was the first Prime minister in the union of India?
Ans: Jawaharlal Nehru
31. What are the Concepts borrowed/ adopted from US constitution?
Ans: The following concepts are adopted from US Constitution: -
a) Fundamental Rights, f) Independent judiciary,
b) Concept of Supreme Court, g) Preamble of the Constitution.
c) President is chief commander for Armed force h) Written Constitution method,
d) Vice President is Ex-officeo Chairman for Rajyasaba, i) Preamble
e) Removal method (Impeachment) of President, Governor, Judges of Supreme
court and High Court,
32. From which Constitution Fundamental Duties are adopted?
Ans: RUSSIA Constitution
33. From Which Constitution Emergency Provisions are adopted?
Ans: Germen Constitution.
34. What are the concepts adopted from British constitution?
Ans: a) Single citizenship,
b) Writ petitions
c) Parliamentary system of Government
d) Minister‟s responsibility to Legislatures.
35. In which year First General Elections held in India?
Ans: 1952
36. Division of powers from central and state the lists are
Ans: Union list (97 subjects) , State list (66 subjects) & Concurrent list (47 Subjects).
PREAMBLE OF INDIAN CONSTITUION

37. Who prepared the Objective resolution for Preamble of the Indian Constitution and when?
Ans: Jawahalal in 1946.
38. In which amendment did the Preamble amended?
Ans: 42nd amendment-1976
39. How many times Preamble of Indian Constitution was amended so far?
Ans: Only one time.
40. .In which amendment new words added the Preamble and what are the new words?
Ans: 42nd amendment-1976. “Socialist & Secular” ” Unity & Integrity”
41. . What is First word of the Preamble?
Ans . “WE”
42. . What is the preface / Index for Indian constitution?
Ans: Preamble
PREAMBLE of INDIAN CONSTITUION
“We the people if India, having solemnly resolved to constitute Inda into a Sovereing,
Social,Secular, Democratic, Republic and to secure to all its citizens:
Justice: Social, economic and political
Liberty: of thought, expression, belief, faith and sorship,
Equality:-of status and opportunity; and o promote among them all ;
Fraternity:- assuring the dignity of the individual and the Unity and integrity of
the Nation:
In our Constitution Assembly theis 26th November 1949, do here by solemnly adopt, enact and
give to ourselves this constitution.

SALIENT FEATURES OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION

43. Write the salient features of Indian Constitution?
Ans, 1) written Constitution 2) Partly rigid & partly flexible
3) Lengthiest & bulkiest Constitution, 4) Parliamentary form of Govt.
5) Secular State, 6) Fundamental Rights and Duties.
7) Single citizenship 8) Directive Principles of State Policies,
9) Independent Judiciary 10) Emergency provisions,
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS. PART-III
44. Which part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
Ans: Part-III
45. What are articles deals with Fundamental rights?
Ans: Article 14 to Article 32
46. . Write the Charactestics of Fundamental Rights?
Ans: Fundamental Rights are….
a) Fundamental Rights are Originally generated during Framing of Constitution
b) Fundamental Rights are Legally enforceable and justiciable
c) Fundamental rights Cannot be altered
 d) Fundamental rights can be amended
e) Some Fundamental rights available to Foreigners also.
f) Fundamental rights are not absolute rights
47. Which Fundamental Right / Article cannot suspend during national emergency?
Ans: Article 20 & 21
48. What are the restriction / limitations for Fundamental Rights?
Ans : a) Fundamental Rights can be suspended during National emergency time
b) Any citizen should not carry illegal business
c) Citizen not to practice any illegal profession
d) Citizens should not violate the Public law
49. Which Fundamental right was deleted / abolished and when?
Ans: Right property was deleted during 44th amendment 1978.
50. .Which Article was “heart & Soul of the citizens” according to DR. B R Ambedkar.?
Ans: Article 32 – Right to Constitutional Remedies.
51. Which Article deals with abolishes of Untouchability?
Ans: Article-17
52. Write the list of Fundamental rights with articles?
Ans: 1. Right to equality. -Article 14 to 18.
2. Right to Freedom. -Article 19 to 22
3. The Right against Exploitation.- Article 23 & 24,
4. The Right to Freedom of religion.- Article 25 to 28.
5. The Cultural & Educational rights.- Article 29 & 30
6. The Right to Constitutional Remedies. – Article 32.

53. Define the meaning of Right to equality Article 14-18 ?

Ans: a) Article-14-All are equal before the law, not to discriminate any citizen
b). Article-15- Not to discriminate any citizens on the grounds of religion, caste, race, gender,
or birth place
c) Article-16- Equal opportunities should be given to all citizens in
public employment / appointment
d) Article-17. Prohibition of Untouchability, there is no restriction to use public wells, tanks,
roads
e) Article -18. Citizens of India are prohibited from accepting tittles from Foreign
states without the Permission of the President of India
54. Define the Right to Freedom Article 19-22 ?
Ans: a) Freedom of speech and expression
b) Freedom to assemble peacefully and without arms
c) Freedom form Unions & Associations
d) Freedom to move thought the territory of India
e) Freedom to reside and settle in any part of India
f) Freedom to acquire, hold and dispose of property
g) Freedom to practice any profession OR to carry on any occupation, trade or business
 55. Explain the Rights against Exploitation-Article 23 & 24?
Ans: Article 23:- Prohibited the “Traffic in human beings” or Forced labour.
Article 24 “No children below the age of 14 years shall not be employed at any
work in factory of house
56. What is Article 29 & 30 Cultural & educational Rights?
Ans; Article 29: Citizen can protect and preserve their Language ( Tulu.Kodava,
Konkani
Article-30: Citizens shall have the Rights to establish and administer Educational
Institutions
57. How many Writ petitions are there under Article 32.
Ans : Five Writ petitions.
58. . What is the Remedy for violation / encroachment of Fundamental rights?
Ans: Filing of Writ petition in Supreme Court or High court
59. Name the Five types of Writ Petitions?
Ans :A) Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Meaning-you may have the body/ have the person physically
before the court.)
B) Writ of Mandamus, (Meaning-Command or Order)
C) Writ of Prohibition. (Issued against Lower court from Higher Court)
D) Writ of Certiorari. (Higher court may Issue only overstepping by lower court in a case)
E) Writ of Quo- Warrant.(An order issued by High Court & Supreme Court to
restrain a person from holding an office to which he is not entitled.
60. Where citizen can file Writ petitions for violation of Fundamental rights?
Ans : Supreme Court (Under Article.32) and High Court (U /Article 226)
61. When the Supreme Court & High Court may issue the Writs?
62. Ans: For the enforcement or violation of Fundamental rights.
63. An arrested Person should be produced before any nearest magistrate or Court within…hrs
Ans : 24 hours. (Article 22)
64. Who can suspend the Fundamental rights during the National emergency?
Ans: President of India.
65. Who is the head of the Constitution?
Ans : President of India.
66. Fundamental rights concept borrowed from
Ans: US Constitution.
67. Which are the three organs of the Government?
Ans: Legislature, Executive, Judiciary.
68. . What is the meaning of secular?
Ans: No State(National) religion as per the Constitution
69. The Ultimate source of authority of India is
Ans : People
70. Which Article/ Fundamental Right deals with Abolition of Untouchability?
Ans: Article 17
71. Which Article/ Fundamental Right deals with Abolition of Tittles?
Ans: Article 18
72. Who are the Protector and Guarantor of Fundamental Rights?
Ans : Supreme Court and High Court.
73. Fundamental rights can be applicable to Foreigners
Ans: YES Some Fundamental rights are applicable Foreigners also
PART- IV DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICIES (DPSP),
74. Which part of the Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policies ( DPSP)
Ans: Part IV of Indian Constitution
75. DPSP‟s are cover
Ans: Vast area
76. What are the Articles describes about Directive Principles of State Policies?
Ans: Articles 36 to 51
77. Directive principles of State Policies are… ........... Rights?
Ans: Social Rights.
78. Directive principles of State Policies are…………
Ans: Not Mandatory.
79. Directive principles of State Policies are…………
Ans: Not Justiciable
80. Directive principles of State Policies are…………
Ans: Legaly not enforceable.
69. What is the main goal/ aim for inclusion of Directive principles of State Policies
Ans: To achieve welfare states.
81. Write the Classification of Directive Principles of state policies?
Ans: 1) Socialist Principles. 2) Gandhian Principles 3) Liberal Principles 4) General Principles.
82. Write any four Socialist Principles ?
Ans : a) Art-cle-39 Provision for adequate lively hood to all the citizens.
b) Arti-39 Protection of Youth & Children from exploitation
c) Arti-39 Securing equitable distribution of material resources of the country for common good.
d) Article-46 Taking proper care of the weaker section of the Society.
83. Give four examples for Gandhian Principles Article 40 to 48?
Ans: a) Article-40 Organizing Village panchayath, to work as units
b) Article-46 Promotion of cottage Industries on Individual basis
c) Article-47 Prohibition on consumption of intoxicating Alcohol and Drugs
d) Article-48 Prohibition of Cattle slaughter, Organize Animal Husbandry & Agriculture.
84. Write about Liberal Principles.
Ans: a) Article-44 Securing Uniform Civil code,
b) Article -45 Provide free and compulsory Education to the Children
c) Provision for free legal Aid service to the poor Family who need.
d) Article-50 Separate the Judiciary from legislative & executive.
PART IV- FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES Article 51-A
85. Which amendment act Fundamental duties are added to the constitution?
Ans: 42nd Amendment-1976
86. Which part & Article Fundamental Duties are added to constitution?
Ans: Part- IV –A Article 51 (A)
87. Write the 11 Fundamental Duties?
Ans: Citizen of India should…..
1. Respect the National Flag & Anthem, Abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals
2. Cherish & follow the noble ideas of Freedom fighter, which inspired national struggle for
freedom.
3. Uphold & protect the Sovergnity, Unity & Integrity of India.
4. Defend the country and render National service when called upon to do so
5. Promote harmony & spirit of common brother hood rising above religious, Linguistic.
6. Value and preserve rich heritage of our composite culture
7. Protect natural Environment, Wildlife, forests, Lakes, rivers, monuments etc.
8. Develop Scientific Temper, Humanism & spirit of enquiry & reform
9. Avoid Violence & Safeguard Public property.
10. Strive towards excellence in all sphere of individual & collective activity.
11. Parents to provide opportunity for education to their children between age of 6 to 14 years
88. Fundamental Duties are applicable only…….
Ans: Indians
89. Fundamental Duties are…….
Ans: Not Justciable / Not legally enforceable in any Court
90. Fundamental Duties have no sanction only….
Ans: Perform.
91. Which Fundamental Duty is recently added?
Ans: 11th Fundamental duty recently added in 86th amendment Act- 2002

UNION EXECUTIVE

What is Parliamentary System?

Ans: Parliament Consist President, Lokasaba & Rajya saba (Bicameral system)
The President is nominal head of Govt & Parliament Consist two houses viz Lik Sabha & Rajya
Sabha. Lokasaba members are directly elected by the people in general elections, Prime Minister is
head of the Loka sabha and Rajya Sabha members elected by MLA’s
1. Who is the head of the constitution OR Who is the Nominal head of the Government?
Ans: President of India. Article-52-53
2. Who is real head of the Sate/Central Govt. OR Who is the real executor of the
parliament? Ans: Prime Minister
3. What is the minimum age is required to contest in President Election?
Ans 35 Years
4.Who will elect the President of India?
Ans: The members of Parliament (members of Loksaba & Rajyasaba), Members of Legislative
Assembly of States (MLA’s)
5. President of India is elected or nominated or appointed?
Ans: Elected
6. The election method of President is called……
Ans: Electrol College system OR Proportional representation (Single transferable Vote)
7. What is term of the president?
Ans : 5 years
8. Which method will be used to removal of president?
Ans: Impeachment
9. What are reasons for Impeachment?
Ans: Proven misbehavior and inefficiency / in capacity.
10. What is the prior notice period for Impeachment?
Ans: 14 Days.
What are the main functions of the President?
Ans: a) He is the head of India republic
b) He is the supreme commander / Chief Commander for Army forces
c) All executive action carried on in his name
d)He appoints the Prime Minister, Judges of Supreme court & High courts,
e) He appoints the Chief Election commissioner,
f) He appoints the Governors to all the states,
g) He appoints Ambassadors/Diplomates to Foreign Countries
i) He appoints the Chairman and members for UPSC
j) Union territories directly administered by President
k) President nominates 2 members to Lokasaba & 12 members to Rajyasabha
l) All types of emergencies declared by President of India
11. Who is the chief commander for Army forces?
Ans: president of India
12. Who will give oath / Pledge to president of India as per Article 60 ?
Ans: Chief justice of Supreme Court(CJI).
13. Who will appoint the Prime Minister and Ministers as per the constitution?
Ans: President of India.
14. Who will give the pledge to Prime Minister & Ministers?
Ans: President of India
15. What are the functions / powers of the President?
Ans : 1.Legislative Functions 4.Judicial powers.
2. Executive functions 5. Military powers
3. Financial powers 6. Emergency powers
16. What is called “VETO-POWER”?
Ans: No bill can become law without the assent of the President, he can withhold a bill
this power is called VETO power
17. Who will administer the Union Territories?
Ans : President of India
18. How many members nominated by the President to Lokasaba?
Ans: Two members, belongs to Anglo Indian Community.
19. How many members nominated by the President to Rajyasaba?
Ans: 12 members, who are experienced in various fields.
20. Who will declare the emergencies?
Ans: President of India.
20. Resignation letter of President will be given to…
Ans: Vice president of India
22. Who will elect the Vice-President of India?
Ans: Members of Lokasaba and Rajyasaba .
23. Who may remove the Vice President of India?
Ans: Members of Loksaba & Rajyasaba.
24. Who will acts as president in the absence of the President?
Ans : Vice president of India.
25. Who will be the Chairman OR Ex-officio Chairman to Rajyasaba?
Ans: Vice-President of India.
26. Who will preside the Rajyasaba meetings?
Ans: Vice President.
27. Who shall be the Prime Minister, Article 74 & 75?
Ans: Leader of Majority party will be the Prime Minister.
28. Can Prime Minister Dissolve the Lokasaba
Ans: Yes Power to Dissolution of Loka saba, If no Confidence
29. Who is the Chairman for planning commission?
Ans: Prime Minister.
30. . Who is leader / real head of the parliament/ Government?
Ans: Prime Minister
30. . Ministers are responsible to….
Ans: Ministers are individually responsible to prime minister and collectively responsible to
Loka saba
31. . Who are the Link / bridge between president and Ministers?
Ans: Prime Minister.
32. . Who is head of Cabinet and presides Cabinet meeting in Loksaba?
Ans : Prime Minister.
33. Who may be Cabinet Ministers?
Ans: Senior and experienced ministers will be the cabinet minister
34. . How many houses in the parliament?
Ans: Two Houses, Lokasaba & Rajyasaba.
35. What are other names for Lokasaba & Rajya Saba?
Ans: Lokasaba (Lower house & House of People).
Rajyasaba (Permanent House, Upper House, house of elders, Council of States, Knowledge
 House)
36. What is the maximum strength of Lokasaba?
Ans: 552 members (530+20+2)
37. How many members elected by the state to Lokasaba?
Ans : 530 members
38. How many members elected by the Union Territories to Lokasaba?
Ans: 20 members
39. What is the minimum age to contest Lokasaba election (MP)?
Ans: 25 years
40. What is the minimum age to contest in Rajya saba election?
Ans : 30 years.
41. What is the maximum strength of Rajya Saba?
Ans: 250 members. (238 +12)
42. How many members nominated by the President to Rajyasaba?
Ans: 12 members
43. Who will elect the Speaker & Deputy Speaker of Lokasaba?
Ans: members of Lok saba among themselves.
44. What is the term of Lokasaba speaker & Deputy Speaker?
Ans: 5 Years
45. When Lokasaba term will be extended from 5 years to 6 years?
Ans: During the emergency period
46. What is the term of Lokasaba / Lokasaba member (MP)
Ans: 5 years.
47. Who will decide whether a bill is Financial / Money bill or Ordinary bill?
Ans Speaker of Lokasabha
48. Who will decide who shall speak first in the Assembly?
Ans: Speaker of Lokasaba.
49. Who presides the joint session of Lokasaba?
Ans: Speaker of Lokasaba
50. Which is the First session of Lokasaba?
Ans: Budget session
51. How many sessions to be conducted in a year in Lokasaba as per the Constitution?
Ans: two sessions compulsory.
52. What is the minimum Gap between Two Sessions?
Ans: Not more than 6 months.
53. If parliament not in session, is president can issue an Ordinance?
Ans : Yes, President can issue Ordinance, but it should be ratified by the parliament within 6
weeks. If not ratified by the parliament it will be considered NULL & VOID.

SUPREME COURT Article 124

57. When & where supreme court of India Established?
Ans : 1950. At New Delhi.
58. . How many Judges in the Supreme Court includes chief Justice?
Ans: 34 Judges ( 01 Chief Justice + 33 other Judges)
59. Who will appoint the Supreme Court Judges?
Ans: President of India with recommendation of the Union Cabinet.
60. . What is the retirement age for Supreme Court judges?
Ans: 65 years
61. Which method will be used to removal of a Supreme Court Judge?
Ans: Impeachment.
62. What is the prior notice period for Impeachment?
Ans: 14 days
63. Who will give Oath / Pledge to Supreme Court Judge?
Ans: President of India
76 .Who is the Guardian of Fundamental right?
Ans: Supreme Court/High Court.
77. What is the meaning of judicial review?
Ans: Reviewing the laws passed by legislature
78. Which body is having right to review the new legislation?
Ans: Supreme Court
79. What are the Powers & Functions of the Supreme Court?
Ans: 1. Gaurdian of Fundamental rights 5. Original Jurisdiction
2. Enforcement of Fundamental Rights 6. Appellate Jurisdiction
3. Defender of the Federation 7. Advisory Jurisdiction
4. Judicial Review 8. The court of Records
80. Highest Law making Body in India…..
Ans: Supreme Court
81. Which is the Final appellate Jurisdiction?
Ans: Supreme Court.
82. . Who may interpret the Constitution of India?
Ans: Supreme Court
83. What is the Abbreviation of PIL?
Ans: Public interest litigation
84. The Resignation letter of Supreme Court judges addressed to….
Ans: President of India.
85. What is the eligibility to become Supreme Court Judges?
Ans: a) Must have served as the Judge in a High court at least 5 years. OR
b) Must have experience as an advocate of a High Court for 10 years.
86. Who will directly administer the Union Territory?
Ans: President of India.
87. The Council of Ministers should not more than……% total strength of Loksaba?
Ans 15% from total members of Lokasaba (MP‟s) As per 91st amendment -2003
88. How many Rajya Sabha members will be retired every 2 years?
Ans: 1/3 of Rajya Sabha members.
89. The President of India has to give his Resignation letter to……
Ans: Vice-President of India.

STATE EXECUTIVES
GOVERNOR- Article 153, CHIEF MINISTER, MINISTERS, STATE CABINET, STATE
LEGISLATURES, HIGH COURT AND SUBORDINATE COURTS, SPECIAL
PROVISIONS (ARTICLE 370. 371, 371J) FOR SOME STATES.
90. Who is the nominal head of the State Government?
Ans: Governor Article 153.
91. Who appoints the Governor to the States?
Ans: President of India
92. The Governor should not be a person from ….
Ans: Same State.
93. What is the minimum age is required to contest in governor elections?
Ans: 35 years
94. What is the term of a Governor?
Ans: 5 years
95. Can a governor act as a Governor for more than One state?
Ans YES
96. Can a Governor Transfer from one state to another state?
Ans: YES
97. How many persons nominated by the governor to Legislative Assembly belongs to
Anglo Indian Community?
Ans: One Person belongs to Anglo Indian.
98. Who will give the Oath / Pledge to the Governors?
Ans: Chief Justice of concerned State High Courts.
99. Is the Governor has VETO Power?
Ans: Yes (All new legislation should be signed by Governor, He can hold the bill in his Office )
100. The Governor holds office during pleasure of ………?
Ans: President of India
101. Who will appoint the Chief Minister & Ministers of the state as per the Constitution?
Ans: Governor.
102. Who will give Oath / Pledge to the Chief Minister & Ministers of the State?
Ans: Governor.
103. Who will appoint the chairman & Members for the Public service commission of the State?
Ans: Governor of the State.
104. Without the Signature / consent of the Governor of the State no bill can become….
Ans: Law, (Governor has VETO power- he can hold the bill for clarification,)
CHIEF MINISTER, LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY & LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL-Art 168
105. Who shall be the Chief Minister of the state Article -164?
Ans: Leader of the majority party.
106. Who is the chain/link/bridge between minister and Governor?
Ans : Chief Minister.
107. Who is the real executive of the state?
Ans: Chief Minister.
108. Who Presides the Cabinet meetings of the Legislative Assembly?
Ans: Chief Minister.
109. Who have the power to appoint or change new ministers in the State
Government?
Ans: Chief Minister.
110. Who is the leader of the Legislative Assembly?
Ans : Chief Minister.
111. What is the minimum and maximum strength of a legislative assembly?
Ans: Minimum 60 members & Maximum 500 members.
112. What is the minimum age required to contest in Legislative Assembly election (MLA)?
Ans: 25 Years.
113. What is the bicameral system of Government?
Ans: Two houses in the Government is called Bicameral
114. What is unicameral system of Government?
Ans: One house in the Government is called uni-cameral (Only Legislative Assembly in a
State)
115. What are the two houses of the Government?
Ans: Upper House & Lower House (Legislative Assembly/Vidhan Sabha & Legislative Council/
Vidhan Parishadh)
116. How many states are having Unicameral Government?
Ans: 22 States
117. How many states are having Bi-cameral Government?
Ans: 6 States only.
118. What is the term of Legislative Assembly / Legislative Assembly member?
Ans: 5 years.
119. How many members nominated by the governor to the legislative council?
Ans: 1/6 members nominated by Governor to legislative council.
120. Explain the composition of Legislative Council?
Ans: 1/3 members are elected from Local bodies. (Municipality, District board)
1/3 members are elected from members of Legislative Assembly- (by MLA,s)
1/12 members are elected by the Graduates from Graduates Constituency.
1/12 members are elected by the Teachers from Teachers Constituency.
1/6 members are nominated by Governor (From the Field of Art, Science, literature, social
Service etc,
121. What are the other names for legislative council?
Ans: Upper house, Permanent house or house of elders
122. What is the term of legislative council member?
Ans: 6 years.
123. How many members in the legislative council?
Ans: Minimum 40 and not more than 1/3 members of Legislative Assembly (MLA‟s)
124. Where can be a financial bill / Money bill discussed?
Ans: Only in Legislative Assembly.
125. What is the minimum age is required to contest in legislative council election (MLC) ?
Ans: 30 years.
126. Speaker of legislative Assembly is elected by…
Ans: Members of legislative Assembly (MLA‟s)
127. What are the duties / functions of a Speaker?
Ans: a) Speaker decides who shall speak first in the Assembly
b) Speaker presides the joint session of Legislative assembly
c) Speaker decides whether a bill is money bill or ordinary bill.
128. What is the term of a speaker?
Ans: 5 years
129. Who may be removed Speaker of Legislative Assembly from his post?
Ans: Members of Legislative Assembly.
130. . How many sessions to be conducted in a year by the legislative assembly ?
Ans; 2 sessions (Rainy & Winter session)
131. What is the gap between two sessions?
Ans: not more than 6 months
132. Which is the first session of the Legislative assembly?
Ans: Budget session.
133. Which bill cannot originate in Legislative Council?
Ans: Money bill or financial bill

HIGH COURT
134. Who will appoint the High court Judges?
Ans: President of India (in consultation with Governor of the state & Chief Justice of High Court )
135. What is the retirement age for High court judges?
Ans: 62 years.
136. . Whether High court Judges can transfer from one state to another state?
Ans: YES
137. Who is having power to Establish common High Court for more than one state?
Ans: Parliament
138. What is the method will be used for removal of High court judges?
Ans: Impeachment.
139. The resignation letter of a High court judge should be addressed to…
Ans: president of India.
140. . Under which article High court can issue Writ petition?
Ans: Article 226 of the Indian Constitution.
141. What are the qualifications required for High court judges?
Ans: a) he must have served as a judge for five years
b) he must have been an advocate of a High court for 10 years.
142. What are the subordinate courts?
Ans: 1.District Courts (District Civil Court & Session Court
2. JMFC Courts (Judicial Magistrate Courts in Taluk Level
143. Which Court control over the subordinate courts in a State?
Ans: High court
144. Who will appoint the District Judges?
Ans; District judges are appointed by the Governor in Consultation with Chief Justice of
High Court.
145. .Who will decide the posting, promotion of judicial officers of the subordinate Courts?
Ans: High court
146. What are powers & functions of High court?
Ans: 1. Protection fundamental Right (Article-226)
2. Original Jurisdiction.
3. Appellate Jurisdiction (Both Civil & Criminal Cases)
4. Court of Records 5. Control over Subordinate courts.

148. Which Article was provided the special status to Jammu & Kashmir
Ans: Article 370
149. Which amendment added the Article 371 J to the Constitution?
Ans: 98th Amendment act-2012
150. Which article made to establish separate development board for Hyderabad karnataka ?
Ans: Article 371 J
151. Which article empowered to provide the Governor of Karnataka to have special
responsibility on Hyderabad Karnataka?
Ans Article 371 J
152. How many backward districts includes in Northern Karnataka range in Article 371
Ans: Six back ward districts covered in northern Karnataka for Article 371 J, Gulbarga, Bidar,
Raichur, Koppal. Yadagiri and Bellary

Elections, Amendments and Emergency Provisions:

Elections, Electoral Process, and Election Commission of India, Election Laws.
Amendments - Methods in Constitutional Amendments (How and Why) and Important
constitutional Amendments. Amendments –7, 9,10,12,42,44, 61, 73, 74, 75, 86 and
91, 94, 95, 100,101,118
Emergency Provisions, types of Emergencies and its consequences.
Constitutional special provisions:
Special Provisions for SC and ST, OBC, Women, Children and Backward Classes.
1. . Which Article deals with electoral process?
Ans: Article 324 of Indian Constitution.
2. Which machinery conducts election in India?
Ans: Election Commission of India.
3. The Election commission is known as…
Ans: Multi member commission.
4. How many members are there in Election Commission?
Ans: Three Members.
5. In which basis Elections are conducts in India?
Ans: Adult franchise (18 years of age completed)
6. When the general election held in India?
Ans: 1951-52
7. Who will appoint the Chief election Commissioner?
Ans: President of India under the recommendation of Cabinet.
8. What is the tenure / term of Chief election commissioner?
Ans: 6 years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever come first
9. The Election commission will not conduct election for …….
Ans: Speakers of Lokasaba and Legislative Assembly.
10. Which Party system adapted in India?
Ans: Multi party.
11. Which method will be used for removal of Chief Election commissioner?
Ans : Impeachment.
12. How many days will be allowed to file Nomination for election?
Ans: 8 days
13. How many days were allowed to withdraw the nomination?
Ans: 02 days from the date of filing.
14. How many days were allowed for election campaign?
Ans: 14 days ( 2 weeks)
15. Within how many days , candidates have to submit accounts to election commission?
Ans: 30 days after election
16. Election in India are conducted on the basis of……….
Ans: Adult franchise
17. Explain the process of election in India
Ans: a. Delimitations of constituencies (General OR reservation)
b. Notification of elections ( after receiving recommendation by President & Governor
c. Notification for filing Nomination
d. Filing of nomination by willing candidates for election
e. Verification and acceptance OR rejection of Nomination
f. Election campaign
g. Polling process ( through EVM OR Ballet)
 h. Counting of votes/ announcement of results.
18. What are the criteria to decide a political party is national party or Regional Party?
Ans: National party: If a party is recognized in 4 or more states and should involved in
political activities from continues 5 years.
19. What are powers and functions of the Election Commission?
a) Preparation of electoral rolls
b) Revision of electoral rolls
c) Allotment of seats (MP & MLA seats)
d) Granting of recognition to Political parties (National party or regional party)
e) Allotment o symbols to new political parties
f) Ensuring free & fare elections
g) To prescribe code of conduct for political parties
h) It decides the disputes pertaining to election symbols
I) It settles election disputes and petitions referred by President of India Or Governor of a
State
j) It advises to the President of India OR Governor of a state questions related to
disqualifying of Candidate
k) it has the powers and duty to disqualify a candidate, If he fails to submit Election
accounts within the prescribed time to Election Office
l) It has the power to Impose ceiling on the election expenses of the political parties.

II. AMENDMENTS, METHODS AND IMPORATANT AMENDMENTS

20. Which article deals with amendments procedure?
Ans: Article 368
21. From which country’s constitution amendment procedure adopted or borrowed?
Ans: South Africa
22. Which are the procedures for amending the constitution?
Ans: Three procedures
1. Amendment by simple majority
2. Amendment by special majority- 2/3 majority
3. Amendment by special majority with Acceptance / ratification by half of the sates
23. What is special majority amendment?
Ans : Resolution should be accepted by 2/3 members present in the two houses of the Parliament
24. What is simple majority amendment?
Ans: Amendment Resolution should be accepted by at least 50% of members present in the
house
25. What are the issues can be amended by simple majority?
Ans: 1. Change the name and boundaries of a state
2. Creation or abolition of Legislative house in a state.
3. Changes Salary & allowances of President, Governor, Judges, etc
26. What are the issues can be amended by Special majority of amendments?
Ans: Changes / Alteration in Fundamental rights.
 Directive Principles of State polices and List of concurrent
27. What are the issues can amend in Special majority of amendments?
Ans: 1. Changes of election method of President of India
2. Extension of the Executive powers of the Country
3. Subject related on Supreme Court or State High courts
28. Which is the first Amendment act?
Ans: 1951.
29. What is 7th Constitutional Amendment Act-1956?
• Provided for the establishment of a common high court for two or more states.
• Abolished the existing classification of states into four categories i.e., Part A, Part B, Part
C and Part D states, and reorganized them into 14 states and 6 union territories
• Extended the jurisdiction of high courts to union territories.
• Provided for the appointment of additional and acting judges of the high court
33.. What are the Amendments made during 9th Amendment 1960?
Ans : Settled certain boundary disputes between India and Pakistan relating to the
borders of the States of Assam, Punjab, West Bengal, and the Union territory of Tripura.
31. What is the Amendment made during 10th Constitution amendment 1961?
Ans : President to "make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the
territory".
32 What is the Amendment made during 12th Constitution amendment 1962?
Ans: Incorporated Dadra and Nagar Haveli in the Indian Union
33. Which is the lengthiest amendment in the constitution?
Ans:42nd Amendment-1976 (Called as a Mini Constitution)
34. What are the amendments made in 42nd Amendment 1976?
Ans: The following amendments made in the 42nd Amendment-1976
A) Three new words added to the Constitution, “Socialist-Secular & Integrity)
B) Fundamental Duties added Part-IV-A in the Constitution
C) Duration of Lokasaba and Legislative assembly increased by 5 years to 6 years
D) Duration of State emergency (Article-356) increased up to One year instead of
six months
E) Protection & Improvement of environment, forest & wild life added to Directive
Principles of State policy (DPSP)
F) Providing of Free legal Aid services to Poor family
G) Participation of workers / labors in management of Industries
H) Made the president bound by the advice of the cabinet
35. What are the Amendments made in 44th Amendment-1978?
Ans: a) Right to property was deleted
b) Reduced the duration of Lokasabha and Legislative Assembly from 6 year to 5 year
c) Reduce the term of President Rule/state emergency) Art-356 from 1 year to 6 month
d) “Armed rebellion” word inserted instead of “Internal disturbance” in Article-352
e) Made the President to declare a national emergency only on the written recommendation
 of the cabinet.
36. What is the Amendment made during 61st Amendment -1988?
Ans : Lowered the voting age of elections to the Lokasaba and Legislative Assemblies of states
from 21 years to 18 years.
.39. What are the Amendments made during 73rd Amendment -1992
Ans: Introduced Local self government ( Zilla Panchayath, Taluk Panchayath & Grama
Panchayath) For this purpose, the Amendment has added a new Part-IX entitled as ‘the
panchayats’ and a new 11th (Eleventh Schedule ) containing 29 functional items of the
panchayat
37. What are the Amendments made in 74th Amendment1993?
Ans: a) Introduced Municipalities, corporations, in urban areas.
b) Added 12th schedule to Indian Constitution
38. . What are the Amendments made in 75th Amendment1994?
Ans: Provided for the establishment of rent tribunals for the adjudication of disputes
with respect to rent, its Regulation and control and tenancy issues including the
rights, title and interest of landlords and tenants
39. . Explain what is the Amendment made during 86th Amendment-2002?
Ans: a) Make the Right of education of children from the age 6 year to 14 year as a
Fundamental right.
b) Directed to all State Governments to provide free and compulsory education
to all 6 year to 14 year
c) Fundamental duty of a parents “They should provide education for their from
the age 6year to 14 year”
40. What are the Amendments made in 91st amendments-2003?
Ans: a) As per This amendment “The total number of Ministers include Prime Minister
shall not exceed 15% Total members in Lokasaba
b) As per This amendment “The total number of Ministers include Chief Minister shall
not exceed 15% total members of Legislative Assembly in a state”.
41. What are the Amendments made during 94th Amendment -2006?
Ans: Made provisions for the appointment of a Minister in charge of tribal welfare in the states
of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand
42. What is the amendment made during 95th Amendment 2009?
Ans: Extended the period of reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
Tribes and representation of the Anglo-Indians in the Lokasaba and the State Legislative
Assemblies for another ten years, i.e. up to 26 January 2020.
43. What is 100th Amendment-2015 made for the Constitution
Ans: This amendment is Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) between India and Bangladesh
44. In which year the 101th Amendment made for the Constitution
Ans: 8th September, 2016
45. Which Bill was passed in 101st amendment 2016?
Ans: GST (Goods Service Tax) bill was passed.
46. When the 118th Amendment Bill passed in Karnataka Legislative Assembly & Council?
Ans: March-2012
47. . What is the amendment made during 118th Amendment 2012
Ans: A) The Bill seeks to insert Article 371J in the Constitution to empower the
Governor of Karnataka to take Steps to develop the Hyderabad-Karnataka Region.
b) The Region includes the districts of Gulbarga, Bidar, Raichur, Koppal, Yadgir and Bellary.
The President may allow the Governor to take steps for development of the region
48. When the 118th amendment resolution introduced in Lokasaba?
Ans: September -7, 2012
III- EMERGENCY PROVISIONS TYPES OF EMERGENCIES AND
ITS CONSEQUENCES.
49. Which part of the Constitution deals with emergency provisions?
Ans: Part-XVIII (Part-18)
50. Who is having power to declare OR Proclaim Emergency?
Ans: President of India
51. How many Types of Emergencies as per Constitution?
Ans: Three types
52. Write the Names with Articles of three Emergencies?
• Artcle-352 -National emergency
• Article-356-State Emergency OR President’s Rule
• Article-360 Financial emergency
53. Which are the grounds (reasons) for the declaration of National Emergency?
Ans: War – External Aggression
54. In which Amendment Act “Internal disturbance” is substituted to “Armed Rebellion”?
Ans: 44th Amendment Act-1978.
55. Which word is substituted internal disturbance?
Ans: Armed rebellion
56. Who decide for the declaration of National emergency?
Ans: Union Cabinet
57. Which majority is required for the declaration of Emergency?
Ans: Special majority ( 2/3rd )
58. Initially the duration for the national Emergency is …….Month
Ans: ONE month
59. What is the maximum period for National Emergency?
Ans: One year (Every six month it has to be renewed by the both houses)
60. If Lokasaba not in session, then who will declare for the National Emergency?
Ans: Rajya sabha
61. Which majority is required for revoke of National emergency?
Ans: Simple majority ( less than 1/3)
62. Which is the ground for the declaration of State Emergency / President Rule?
Ans: a) When Constitutional machinery fails in a State Government
 b) If a State Government cannot administer according to the Constitution
63. Who will recommend for the declaration of State Emergency / President Rule in a State?
Ans: Governor of the State
64. Who declare the State Emergency?
Ans: President of India by the recommendation of governor and Union Cabinet
65. Initially period for State Emergency OR President Rule
Ans: Two months ( 2 Months)
66. The maximum period of State Emergency?
Ans: Three years (3 years)
67. Which is the ground for the declaration of financial emergency?
Ans: a) Financial stability in the Country OR Part of the Country
b) Credit of India is threatened
68. Initially financial emergency declared for a period of…..
Ans: One month (1 month)
69. The maximum period the declaration of financial Emergency is….
Ans: In definite OR until it revokes
70. So far how many times, National Emergency declared in India?
Ans: Three times 1) War with Chaina-1962,
2) War with Pakisthan-1971,
3) Internal disturbance-1975,
71. When emergency should renew after the initial period?
Ans: Can be renewed after six months, from both Houses.
72. What are the Consequences during Financial emergency period?
Ans: The President may issue a direction for reducing the Salary & allowances of all Central and
State Government employees, including the Salary of Judges of Supreme court & High courts.