Constitution Articles, Schedules and Amendment of Indian MCQ
The Indian Constitution is the supreme law of the land, providing the framework for governance, rights, duties, and the functioning of various institutions. Understanding its Articles, Schedules, and Amendments is crucial for aspirants preparing for competitive exams like SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC GD, SSC MTS, Railways (NTPC/Group D/ALP), Judicial Services, Police (SI/Constable), CLAT, CDS, AFCAT, NDA, CAPF, and more. This page offers a comprehensive collection of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on Constitutional Articles, Schedules, and Amendments, including those frequently asked in previous years. Practicing these MCQs will help candidates strengthen their knowledge, improve accuracy, and enhance their performance in exams.
1. A law can be enacted, or executive order issued, even contrary to Article 19, during proclamation of emergency
(1) caused by war or external aggression
(2) caused by internal armed rebellion
(3) caused by constitutional breakdown
(4) caused by financial crisis
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 358 protects both legislative and executive action taken after the proclamation of emergency. National emergency is caused by war, external aggression or armed rebellion in the whole of India or a part of its territory. Such an emergency was declared in India in 1962 (Indo-China war), 1971 (Indo-Pakistan war), and 1975 (declared by Indira Gandhi to escape conviction). In such an emergency, Fundamental Rights of Indian citizens can be suspended. The six freedoms under Right to Freedom are automatically suspended. However, the Right to Life and Personal Liberty cannot be suspended according to the original Constitution. It modifies the federal system of government to a unitary one.
2. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was for the first time amended by the
(1) 24th Amendment
(2) 42nd Amendment
(3) 44th Amendment
(4) None of the above
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The preamble to the Constitution of India is a brief introductory statement that sets out the guiding purpose and principles of the document. As originally enacted the preamble described the state as a “sovereign democratic republic”. In 1976 the Forty-second Amendment changed this to read “sovereign socialist secular democratic republic”.
3. The following article of the Indian Constitution abolished the practice of untouchability.
(1) Article 14
(2) Article 18
(3) Article 17
(4) Article 19
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. Practice of untouchability is an offense and anyone doing so is punishable by law. The Untouchability Offences Act of 1955 (renamed to Protection of Civil Rights Act in 1976) provided penalties for preventing a person from entering a place of worship or from taking water from a tank or well.
4. From the following languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution pick out the one which is the official language of a State :
(1) Kashmiri
(2) Urdu
(3) Sindhi
(4) Nepali
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Schedules
The Kashmiri language is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India, and is a part of the Sixth Schedule in the constitution of the Jammu and Kashmir. Along with other regional languages mentioned in the Sixth Schedule, as well as Hindi and Urdu, the Kashmiri language is to be developed in the state. Some Kashmiri speakers frequently use Hindi as a second language, though the most frequently used second language is Urdu. Since November 2008, the Kashmiri language has been made a compulsory subject in all schools in the Valley up to the secondary level.
5. Article 243 of the Constitution of India inserted by a Constitutional Amendment deals with which of the following ?
(1) Extending the benefits of Reservation on the basis of Mandal Commission Recommendations
(2) Land Reforms
(3) To include Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali in the list of official languages
(4) Panchayati Raj System
Answer is Option (4) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
Article 243 of the Indian Constitution deals with panchayati raj. It defines what a district, or gram sabha, or panchayat, means. It states that “Panchayat” means an institution (by whatever name called) of self-government constituted under Article 243B, for the rural areas”.
6. What is the maximum period upto which a proclamation issued by the President under Article 356 of the Constitution and approved/extended by the Parliament may, normally, remain in force ?
(1) Six months
(2) One year
(3) Two years
(4) Unit is repealed by the Parliament
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
President’s rule is enabled by Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which gives authority to impose central rule if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery in any state of India. It is imposed for six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months. But 42nd amendment act of 1976 extended the one time duration of state emergency from 6 months to 1 year. Therefore from now on after every 1 year Parliament needs to approve the same. If the emergency has to be extended for more than three years, it can be done by a constitutional amendment, as has happened in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.
7. Where is the objective of “social justice” articulated in the Constitution of India ?
(1) Article 14
(2) Article 15
(3) Article 16
(4) Preamble
Answer is Option (4) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
In concept social justice is very well articulated in the Constitution of India (1950). The Preamble of our Constitution use the term ‘social justice – social, economic and political, the equality of status and opportunity is provided by the Constitution makers for futuristic development of the country.
8. Under which Article of the Constitution can an Emergency be declared in India on account of war or external aggression ?
(1) Article 356
(2) Article 352
(3) Article 353
(4) Article 354
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
National emergency is caused by war, external aggression or armed rebellion in the whole of India or a part of its territory. Such an emergency was declared in India in 1962 (Indo-China war), 1971 (Indo-Pakistan war), and 1975 (declared by Indira Gandhi to escape conviction). The President can declare such an emergency under Article 352 of the Constitution only on the basis of a written request by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. Such a proclamation must be approved by the Parliament within one month. Such an emergency can be imposed for six months. It can be extended by six months by repeated parliamentary approval.
9. Which Article of the Indian constitution provides for the employer to give maternity benefits to its employees ?
(1) Article-41
(2) Article-42
(3) Article-43
(4) Article-44
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 42 of the Indian Constitution has provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief. It comes under the Directive Principles of State Policy.
10. Which among the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides for State emergency and suspends constitutional arrangement in a State ?
(1) Article-352
(2) Article-356
(3) Article-389
(4) Article-392
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
President’s rule is enabled by Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which gives authority to impose central rule if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery in any state of India. During President’s Rule, a Governor appointed by the Central Government assumes executive authority. Since the governor is appointed by the President of India on the advice of the central government, the state’s policies are controlled by the ruling party at the centre.
11. Article-32 of the Indian constitution relates to :
(1) Right against exploitation
(2) Right to religion
(3) Right to constitutional remedies
(4) Right to equality
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Articles of Indian Constitutional
The sole object of the Article 32 of the Constitution of India is the enforcement of the fundamental rights guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution of India. By including Article 32 in the Fundamental Rights, the Supreme Court has been made the protector and guarantor of these Rights.
12. During emergency, imposed under Article. 352, which of the following Constitutional provisions stands suspended ?
(1) Directive Principles of State Policy
(2) Amendment Procedures
(3) Fundamental Rights
(4) Judicial Review
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Indian Constitutional Article
National emergency under article 352 of the Indian Constitution is caused by war, external aggression or armed rebellion in the whole of India or a part of its territory. In such an emergency, Fundamental Rights of Indian citizens can be suspended. The six freedoms under Right to Freedom are automatically suspended. However, the Right to Life and Personal Liberty cannot be suspended according to the original Constitution. It modifies the federal system of government to a unitary one.
13. What Constitutional provision enables the Central Government to provide reservations in jobs and educational institutions for the weaker sections of the society ?
(1) Article 14
(2) Article 16
(3) Article 46
(4) Article 19
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 16 of the Constitution of India is a bundle of contradictions, as on the one hand it deals with equality of opportunity in matters of public employment, and, on the other, it enables the government to provide for reservation in public employment. Article 16 provides that there shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in the matters of employment or appointment to any office under the State. This Article also provides that no citizen shall be ineligible for any office or employment under the State on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth or any of them.
14. What provision in the Constitution enabled the Central Government to impose the service tax and to expand its span ?
(1) List I, Schedule VII
(2) List III, Schedule VII
(3) Residuary Powers under Article 248
(4) Emergency Powers
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Schedules
Under the Residuary powers of legislation enumerated in Article 248 of the Indian Constitution, Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those Lists.
15. Which of the following sets of Articles deals with ‘Emergency Provisions’ ?
(1) Articles 32 and 226
(2) Articles 350 and 351
(3) Articles 352, 356 and 360
(4) Articles 335, 336 and 337
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
The Emergency Provisions are mentioned from Article 352 to Article 360 of the Indian Constitution. Article 352: Proclamation of Emergency – due to external intrusion or war; Article 356: Provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in States; and Article 360: Provisions as to financial emergency.
16. Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees Indian citizens :
(1) Equal protection of laws
(2) Equality before law
(3) Equal distribution of economic resources
(4) Equality before law and equal protection of the laws
Answer is Option (4) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 14 of the constitution guarantees that all citizens shall be equally protected by the laws of the country. It means that the State cannot discriminate any of the Indian citizens on the basis of their caste, creed, colour, sex, gender, religion or place of birth.
17. Article 19 of the Indian Constitution provides :
(1) 6 freedoms
(2) 7 freedoms
(3) 8 freedoms
(4) 9 freedoms
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
The right to freedom in Article 19 guarantees the following six freedoms: Freedom of speech and expression, which enable an individual to participate in public activities; Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms; Freedom to form associations or unions; Freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India; Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India and freedom to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
18. Of the various grounds below, which is the one criterion on which discrimination by the State is not prohibited in Article 15 of the Constitution ?
(1) Place of birth
(2) Race
(3) Language
(4) Caste
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 15 is about prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. It states that no citizen shall, on ground only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them, be subject to any disability, liability, restriction or condition with regard to: access to shops, public restaurants, hotels and places of public entertainment; or the use of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, roads and places of public resort maintained whole or partly out of State funds or dedicated to the use of general public.
19. Where is the objective of “Social justice” articulated in the Constitution of India ?
(1) Art. 14
(2) Art. 16
(3) Art. 15
(4) Preamble
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 15 of the constitution states that no person shall be discriminated on the basis of caste, colour, language etc. Every person shall have equal access to public places like public parks, museums, wells, bathing ghats and temples etc. However, the State may make any special provision for women and children. Special provisions may be made for the advancements of any socially or educationally backward class or scheduled castes or scheduled tribes.
20. Which Article of the Indian Constitution includes the Fundamental Duties of the Indian citizens?
(1) Article 50A
(2) Article 50B
(3) Article 51A
(4) Article 51B
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 51A became a part of the Indian Constitution on December 18, 1976 by virtue of the Constitutional (Forty Second) Amendment Act 1976. The new Part IVA was titled as Fundamental Duties.
21. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the institution of Panchayati Raj ?
(1) Article. 36
(2) Article. 39
(3) Article 40
(4) Article. 48
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
During the drafting of the Constitution of India, Panchayati Raj Institutions were placed in the nonjusticiable part of the Constitution, the Directive Principles of State Policy, as Article 40. The Article read ‘the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government’. However, no worthwhile legislation was enacted either at the national or state level to implement it.
22. Article 1 of the Constitution declares India as
(1) Federal State
(2) Quasi-Federal State
(3) Unitary State
(4) Union of States
Answer is Option (4) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 1 of the Constitution declares that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States; the sates and the territories thereof shall be as specified in the First Schedule; and the territory of India shall comprise the territories of the States, the Union territories specified in the First Schedule; and such other territories as may be acquired.
23. How many schedules does the Constitution of India contain ?
(1) 9
(2) 10
(3) 11
(4) 12
Answer is Option (4) for the MCQ on Constitutional Schedules
Schedules are lists in the Constitution that categorize and tabulate bureaucratic activity and policy of the Government. First Schedule (Articles 1 and 4)- This lists the states and territories of India, lists any changes to their borders and the laws used to make that change. Twelfth Schedule (Article 243-W)— Municipalities (urban local government).
24. The articles 17 and 18 of constitution provide
(1) social equality
(2) economic equality
(3) political equality
(4) religious equality
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Right to equality is an important right provided for in Articles 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 of the constitution. Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. Article 18 of the constitution prohibits the State from conferring any titles.
25. How many languages are contained in the VIIIth schedule of the Indian Constitution ?
(1) 18
(2) 22
(3) 16
(4) 12
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Schedules
The Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution contains a list of 22 scheduled languages. At the time the constitution was enacted, inclusion in this list meant that the language was entitled to representation on the Official Languages Commission, and that the language would be one of the bases that would be drawn upon to enrich Hindi, the official language of the Union. Via the 92nd Constitutional amendment 2003, 4 new languages – Bodo, Maithili, Dogri, and Santhali – were added to the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
26. Article 17 of the Indian Constitution provides for
(1) equality before law
(2) equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
(3) abolition of titles
(4) abolition of untouchability
Answer is Option (4) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. Practice of untouchability is an offense and anyone doing so is punishable by law.
27. A proclamation of emergency, under Article 352, on account of war or aggression requires approval of the Parliament within
(1) one month
(2) two months
(3) four months
(4) six months
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
National emergency is caused by war, external aggression or armed rebellion in the whole of India or a part of its territory. The President can declare such an emergency only on the basis of a written request by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. Such a proclamation must be approved by the Parliament within one month. Such an emergency can be imposed for six months. It can be extended by six months by repeated parliamentary approval.
28. Article 370 of the Indian Constitution upholds
(1) land reforms legislation in India
(2) diplomatic privileges and immunities
(3) special status of Jammu and Kashmir State
(4) duties and rights of Lokpal
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 370 of the Indian constitution grants special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir. Similar protections for unique status exist in tribal areas of India including those in Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nagaland however it is only for the state of Jammu and Kashmir that the accession of the state to India is still a matter of dispute between India and Pakistan still on the agenda of the UN Security Council.
29. Which Constitutional Amendment gave precedence to the Directive Principles of State Policy over Fundamental Rights?
(1) 42nd
(2) 44th
(3) 52nd
(4) 56th
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The Forty-second Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted in 1976, attempted to reduce the power of the Indian Supreme Court and High Courts to pronounce upon the constitutional validity of laws. The Amendment established beyond doubt the supremacy of Parliament over the other wings of Government; gave the Directive Principles precedence over the Fundamental Rights; enumerated for the first time a set of ten Fundamental Duties. It further imposed limits on the power and jurisdiction of the judiciary; raised the term of the Lok Sabha and the Vidhan Sabha from five to six years; authorised the use of Central armed forces in any State to deal with law and order problems, made the President bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers and envisaged the establishment of administrative tribunals for service matters of Government employees and also other tribunals for economic offences.
30. The basic features of the Indian Constitution which are not amendable under Article 368 are
(1) Sovereignty, territorial integrity, federal system and judicial review.
(2) Sovereignty, territorial integrity and parliamentary system of government.
(3) Judicial review and the federal system.
(4) Sovereignty, territorial integrity, federal system, judicial review and parliamentary
Answer is Option (4) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The power of Parliament to legislate and amend provisions of the Constitution came up for judicial review in many cases; most important of them being Kesavananda Bharati Vs State of Kerala, the famous decision of 13 judges’ Bench in 1973. The majority in this case held that the power of amendment under Article 368 of the Constitution is not absolute, but subject to various implied and inherent restrictions imposed by the basic structure of the frame-work of the Constitution. The Parliament in its efforts to regain the ‘supremacy’ in amending the Constitution, added clauses (4) and (5) to Article 368, trying to make the amending power of Parliament unlimited and to limit the judicial review over such amendments. However, this amendment was also struck down by Supreme Court in Minerva Mills Vs Union of India (1980) case. While there is no judicial unanimity on what constitutes the basic features of Indian Constitution, different Benches of the Supreme Court have declared different aspects as its basic features. A perusal of these decisions would tell us that the following are the established basic features of the Indian Constitution: Supremacy of Constitution; Republican and Democratic form of government; Secular character; Separation of Powers; Judicial review; Independence of Judiciary; Harmony between Fundamental rights and Directive principles; etc.
31. Which Amendment Act introduced changes in the preamble to the Indian Constitution ?
(1) the 38th Amendment Act, 1975
(2) the 40th Amendment Act, 1976
(3) the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
(4) the 44th Amendment Act, 1979
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The Forty-second Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted in 1976, attempted to reduce the power of the Indian Supreme Court and High Courts to pronounce upon the constitutional validity of laws. It also declared India to be a socialist and secular republic, and as securing fraternity assuring the unity “and integrity” of the Nation, by adding these words to the Preamble of the Constitution of India.
32. By which Amendment were ‘Fundamental Duties’ added to the Constitution ?
(1) 40th Amendment
(2) 42nd Amendment
(3) 44th Amendment
(4) 45th Amendment
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The Forty-second Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted in 1976, laid down the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens to the nation which are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. These duties, set out in Part IV–A of the Constitution, concern individuals and the nation.
33. A Financial Emergency can be declared by applying
(1) Article 360
(2) Article 361
(3) Article 370
(4) Article 371
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
If the President is satisfied that there is an economic situation in which the financial stability or credit of India is threatened, he or she can declare financial emergency under Article 360 of the Indian Constitution. Such an emergency must be approved by the Parliament within two months. It has never been declared. Such a situation had arisen but was avoided by putting the gold assets of India as collateral for foreign credit. In case of a financial emergency, the President can reduce the salaries of all government officials, including judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. All money bills passed by the State legislatures are submitted to the President for his approval. He can direct the state to observe certain principles (economy measures) relating to financial matters.
34. Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution inserted the two words – ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ in the Preamble ?
(1) 28th
(2) 40th
(3) 42nd
(4) 52nd
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The Forty-second Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted in 1976, declared India to be a socialist and secular republic, and as securing fraternity assuring the unity “and integrity” of the Nation, by adding these words to the Preamble of the Constitution of India.
35. In the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which languages were added subsequently ?
(1) English, Sindhi, Marathi, Sanskrit
(2) Sanskrit, Sindhi, Konkani, Manipuri
(3) Sindhi, Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali
(4) Marathi, Oriya, Konkani, Nepali
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Schedules
The Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution contains a list of 22 scheduled languages. Via the 92nd Constitutional amendment 2003, 4 new languages – Bodo, Maithili, Dogri, and Santhali – were added to the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
36. Under which Article of the Constitution is the President’s Rule introduced in a State due to the failure of the constitutional machinery ?
(1) 352
(2) 356
(3) 360
(4) 350
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Under article 356 of the Indian Constitution, State emergency is declared on failure of constitutional machinery in a state. During such an emergency, the President can take over the entire work of the executive, and the Governor administers the state in the name of the President. the Legislative Assembly can be dissolved or may remain in suspended animation. The Parliament makes laws on the 66 subjects of the state list.
37. The seventy third Amendment Act, 1992 of the Indian Constitution was passed to
(1) strengthen Panchayti Raj
(2) strengthen rural institutions
(3) strengthen urban institution
(4) None of the above
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act, 1992 accorded the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) a constitutional status. The main features of the 73rd Amendment Act are the following: Constitution of a three tier structure of Panchayats in every state (at village, intermediate and district levels) having a population of twenty lakhs; Fixed tenure for Panchayat bodies (Article 243E); etc.
38. Articles 74 and 75 of Indian Constitution deal with matters of
(1) the Council of Ministers
(2) the Speaker of Lok Sabha
(3) the President of India
(4) the Cabinet Ministers
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 74 of the Constitution of the Republic of India provides for a Council of Ministers which shall aid the President in the exercise of his functions. Article 75 states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.
39. A proceeding under Article 226 in case of detention of a person is a
(1) Civil proceeding
(2) Criminal proceeding
(3) Judicial proceeding
(4) Statutory proceeding
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Under the writ of Habeas Corpus, the Court intervenes and asks the authority to provide the reasons for such detention. All proceedings under Article 226 are either civil or criminal. When a person asks for a writ of Habeas Corpus, that is a criminal proceeding. But when a person asks for any other writ than the Habeas Corpus, the proceedings are necessarily civil proceedings.
40. Which Schedule of the Constitution deals with the disqualification of elected members on the ground of defection?
(1) 8th
(2) 9th
(3) 10th
(4) 11th
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Schedules
The 10th Schedule to the Indian Constitution, that is popularly referred to as the ‘Anti-Defection Law’ was inserted by the 52nd Amendment to the Constitution in 1985. It has provisions for Members of Parliament and Members of the State Legislatures.
41. According to Article 75 (3) of the Constitution of India the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the
(1) President
(2) Parliament
(3) Lok Sabha
(4) Rajya Sabha
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 75 states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.
42. The two words that were inserted by the 42nd Amendment to the Preamble of the Constitution are
(1) Secular, Democratic
(2) Sovereign, Democratic
(3) Socialist, Secular
(4) Secular, Republic
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The Forty-second Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted in 1976, declared India to be a socialist and secular republic, and as securing fraternity assuring the unity “and integrity” of the Nation, by adding these words to the Preamble of the Constitution of India.
43. 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1985 deals with
(1) Union Territories
(2) Defection and disqualification
(3) Extending reservation
(4) Abolition of privy purses
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The 52nd Constitutional Amendment of 1985 amended articles 101, 102, 190 and 191; and inserted Schedule 10 to the Constitution of India. It dealt with the Anti Defection Law and provided disqualification of members from parliament and assembly in case of defection from one party to other.
44. In the Constitution of India, the ‘Right to Constitutional Remedies’ has been provided in Article
(1) 30
(2) 31
(3) 32
(4) 35
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
The Right to constitutional remedies is given in Article 32 under Part III of the Indian Constitution. it is a fundamental right and empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights.
45. Which amendments to the Constitution provide for the reservation of one-third seats in the Municipal Boards and Village Panchayats for women?
(1) 73rd and 74th Amendments
(2) 82nd and 83rd Amendments
(3) 72nd and 73rd Amendments
(4) 74th and 75th Amendments and Ordinary Law
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments dealt with the organization of local governments in India: Panchayats and Nagar palikas respectively. These amendments, while elaborating the powers, functions and other aspects related to decentralized governance, provided for reservation to women in such bodies.
46. The system of privy purses in respect of former rulers of Indian States before Independence was abolished by the Constitution through
(1) 26th Amendment Act, 1971
(2) 27th Amendment Act, 1971
(3) 38th Amendment Act, 1975
(4) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The 26th constitutional amendment of 1971 amended article 366, inserted article 363 A; removed articles 291 and 362 and abolished privy purse paid to former rulers of princely states which were incorporated into the Indian Republic.
47. Which constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?
(1) 42nd Amendment
(2) 62nd Amendment
(3) 44th Amendment
(4) 43rd Amendment
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31. The Forty-Forth Amendment of 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights. So it is now a legal right, not a fundamental right.
48. By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
(1) 42nd
(2) 44th
(3) 61st
(4) 73rd
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The Constitution (61st Amendment) Act, 1989 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
49. Which has become a legal right under 44th Amendment?
(1) Right to Education
(2) Right to Property
(3) Right to Judicial Remedies
(4) Right to Work
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, in another part of the Constitution, Article 300 (A) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.
50. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal can be challenged in the Supreme Court ?
(1) 323 A
(2) 329
(3) 343 C
(4) 343 K
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
The Central Administrative Tribunal was established in pursuance of Article 323-A of the Constitution. According to this article, the Parliament may by law exclude the jurisdiction of all Courts, except the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 136 with respect to the disputes or complaints regarding the CAT.
51. Which Article of the Indian Constitution did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar term as the “Heart and Soul of the Indian Constitution”?
(1) Article 14
(2) Article 19
(3) Article 356
(4) Article 32
Answer is Option (4) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Dr. B R Ambedkar, the chairman of the Drafting committee called the fundamental right to constitutional remedies as the heart and soul of the Indian constitution. According to this right, a person can move the Supreme Court in case of violation of their fundamental rights. In the Constitution, this right is enshrined in Article 32.
52. Under which Article of the Constitution of India, can the fundamental rights of the members of the Armed Forces be specifically restricted?
(1) Article 33
(2) Article 19
(3) Article 21
(4) Article 25
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Parliament may restrict the application of the Fundamental Rights to members of the Indian Armed Forces and the police, in order to ensure proper discharge of their duties and the maintenance of discipline, by a law made under Article 33.
53. Which one of the following languages is not specified in the Eighth schedule of the Indian Constitution ?
(1) Urdu
(2) English
(3) Sindhi
(4) Sanskrit
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Schedules
The Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution contains a list of 22 scheduled languages. English is not one of them.
54. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for equal opportunities for all citizen in Public employment ?
(1) Article–22
(2) Article–16
(3) Article–20
(4) Article–25
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 16 of the Indian Constitution deals with equality of opportunity in matters of public employment. It states that no citizen shall, on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence or any of them, be ineligible for, or discriminated against in respect or, any employment or office under the State.
55. Under which Article of the Constitution can an individual move to the Supreme Court directly in case of any violation of Fundamental Rights ?
(1) Article 32
(2) Article 28
(3) Article 29
(4) Article 31
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Right to constitutional remedies under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights. The courts can issue various kinds of writs such as habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari.
56. Which Article empowers the President to impose Financial Emergency ?
(1) Article 356
(2) Article 364
(3) Article 352
(4) Article 360
Answer is Option (4) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
According to Article 360, if the President is satisfied that there is an economic situation in which the financial stability or credit of India is threatened, he or she can declare financial emergency. Such an emergency must be approved by the Parliament within two months.
57. Which of the following article of IPC is related to unnatural sex ?
(1) 370
(2) 374
(3) 376
(4) 377
Answer is Option (4) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Section 377 of Indian Penal Code (1860) deals with ‘unnatural sex.’ As per this section, oral and anal sex have been treated as unnatural sex and made illegal in India.
58. Which Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj System ?
(1) 71st
(2) 72nd
(3) 73rd
(4) 74th
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The Panchayati Raj system found backing in the Indian Constitution, with the 73rd amendment in 1992 to accommodate the idea. The Amendment contains provision for devolution of powers and responsibilities to the Panchayats both for the preparation of economic development plans and social justice, as well as for implementation in relation to 29 subjects listed in the eleventh schedule of the constitution.
59. How many times was the Preamble of the Constitution amended ?
(1) Three times
(2) Two times
(3) Once
(4) Not amended
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
According to Article 1 which deals with name and territory of the Union, India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States. It also says that the territory of India shall consist of: The territories of the states, The Union territories and any territory that may be acquired.
60. The Election Commission is established under the Article
(1) Article-355
(2) Article-256
(3) Article-324
(4) Article-320
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution, the superintendence, direction and control of elections to both Houses of Parliament and State Legislatures is vested in the Election Commission of India. The same article authorizes the Commission to conduct the elections to the offices of the President and Vice President of India.
61. Reservation for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the service has been provided in the Indian Constitution under
(1) Article 375
(2) Article 315
(3) Article 335
(4) Article 365
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 335 of the Indian Constitution deals with the claims of SCs and STs to services and posts, without sacrificing the efficiency of administration. However, the 82nd Amendment Act of 2000 provides for making of any provision in favour of the SCs and STs for relaxation in qualifying marks in any examination or lowering the standards of evaluation, for reservation in matters of promotion to the public services of the Centre and the states.
62. Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister ?
(1) Article 166
(2) Article 163
(3) Article 167
(4) Article 164
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 167 of the Indian Constitution deals with the duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc. According to this article, it shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State:
(l) to communicate to the Governor of the State all decision of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation;
(II) to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for; and
(III) if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter of which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
63. The 73rd Constitutional amendment act is related to :
(1) Foreign Exchange
(2) Finance Commission
(3) Panchayat Raj
(4) RBI
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act, 1992 is related to Panchayati Raj in India. It added Part IX of the Constitution of India, related to Panchayats, and the Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution which deals with matters on which the Panchayats may be devolved with powers and responsibility by the State Legislatures by law.
64. Which Article of the Constitution deals with removal/ dismissal of a Civil Servant?
(1) Article 25
(2) Article 256
(3) Article 311
(4) Article 377
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 311 of Constitution of India deals with dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the Union or a State. It states that no person who is a member of a civil service of the Union or an all-India service or a civil service of a State or holds a civil post under the Union or a State shall be dismissed or removed by an authority subordinate to that by which he was appointed.
65. Which state was formed after the amendment of articles 239A and 240?
(1) Arunachal Pradesh
(2) Uttrakhand
(3) Sikkim
(4) Chhattisgarh
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The Thirty-seventh Amendment of 1975 amended Articles 239-A and 240 and made Arunachal Pradesh a Union Territory and provided for the creation of a legislature and a Council of Ministers for the territory.
66. Which among the following Articles came into force on 26th November 1949, the day the Indian Constitution was adopted ?
(1) Article 388
(2) Article 390
(3) Article 387
(4) Article 386
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
The articles which came into force on 26 November 1949 included articles 5, 6, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 372, 388, 391, 392, and 393. Article 388 dealt with filling of casual vacancies in the Provisional parliament and Provincial State Legislatures. The remaining provisions of this Constitution came into force on 26 January, 1950, the day the constitution came in force.
67. An amendment of the constitution may be initiated ____
(1) by introduction by the President of India.
(2) by introduction of a Bill in Rajya Sabha.
(3) by the Governors of States.
(4) by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament.
Answer is Option (4) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
According to Article 368 of Indian constitution, an amendment of the constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill in either House of Parliament. The Bill must then be passed in each House by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting.
68. Seventh schedule of the Constitution of India deals with:
(1) Allocation of Seats in the Council of States
(2) Distribution of power between the Union and the States
(3) Power and Authority of the Municipalities
(4) Powers of the Governor of the State
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Schedules
Seventh schedule of the Constitution deals with distribution of power between the union and the states. It contains three lists (Union, State and Concurrent) over which the Union and state governments enjoy authority.
69. Which one of the following schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection Act?
(1) Second Schedule
(2) Fifth Schedule
(3) Eighth Schedule
(4) Tenth Schedule
Answer is Option (4) for the MCQ on Constitutional Schedules
Tenth Schedule to the Indian Constitution deals with vacation of seats and disqualification from membership of Parliament and the State Legislatures on account of defection. It was added to the constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act (1985), popularly known as the anti-defection law.
70. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides free legal aid and equal justice?
(1) 30
(2) 25
(3) 39-A
(4) 33-B
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 39A of the Constitution of India provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of the society and ensures justice for all. Article 14 and 22(1) of the constitution also make it obligatory for the state to ensure equality before law and a legal system which promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity to all.
71. The constitutional amendment through which the four regional languages namely Bodo, Dogri, Maithali and Santhali were included in the constitution is:
(1) 72nd
(2) 92nd
(3) 93rd
(4) 94th
Answer is Option (4) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act, 2003, amended the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution so as to include Bodo, Dogri, Santhali and Maithali languages. It raised the total number of languages listed in the schedule to 22. The Eighth Schedule lists languages that the Government of India has the responsibility to develop.
72. Article 60 of the Indian Constitution refers to:
(1) Election of the President of India
(2) Oath of the President
(3) Impeachment of the President
(4) Vice President of India
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 60 of the Indian Constitution deals with the oath of the President. It states that every President shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe an oath or affirmation in the presence of the Chief Justice of India or, in his absence, the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court available.
73. Right to Privacy comes under
(1) Article 19
(2) Article 20
(3) Article 21
(4) Article 18
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
The Indian constitution does not expressly recognise the right to privacy. But after the case of Kharak Singh vs. State of U.P (1963), the Supreme Court for the first time recognised the right as being implicit in the Constitution under Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty). The apex court later reinforced Right to privacy as being part of Article 21 in the following cases: Govind vs State of Madhya Pradesh (1975); R. Rajagopal vs. State of Tamil Nadu (1994); PUCL v. Union of India (1997).
74. Which of the following constitutional Amendment Act, deals with the Elementary Education as a Fundamental Right?
(1) 84th Amendment Act
(2) 85th Amendment Act
(3) 86th Amendment Act
(4) 87th Amendment Act
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
(3) The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 2002 inserted Article 21A in the Indian constitution, making right to elementary education a fundamental right. According to this amendment act, the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may, by law, determine.
75. Indian Constitution can be amended according to the procedure laid down in the following Article
(1) Article 368
(2) Article 345
(3) Article 351
(4) Article 333
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
(1) The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part XX (Article 368) of the Constitution of India. It lays down two special methods for the amendment of various parts of the constitution: (a) amendment by 2/3rd majority of parliament and (b) amendment by 2/3rd majority of the parliament plus ratification by at least half of the several state legislatures.
76. Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?
(1) 42nd Amendment Act
(2) 52nd Amendment Act
(3) 62nd Amendment Act
(4) 32nd Amendment Act
Answer is Option (2) for the MCQ on Constitutional Amendments
The Constitution 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian constitution which laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection. In this amendment, articles 101, 102, 190 and 191 were changed. The Tenth Schedule is popularly known as the Anti Defection Act.
77. Which of the following schedules contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram
(1) First schedule
(2) Second schedule
(3) Third schedule
(4) Sixth schedule
Answer is Option (4) for the MCQ on Constitutional Schedules
The Sixth Schedule contains provisions as to the administration of tribal areas in the state of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The Schedule aims to protect hill and other tribal communities from the control and power of the groups and the plains. Earlier, Arunachal Pradesh was also part of the Sixth Schedule and administered by the Governor of Assam.
78. How many languages are recognised in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution ?
(1) 22
(2) 16
(3) 20
(4) 14
Answer is Option (1) for the MCQ on Constitutional Schedules
The 8th Schedule to the Constitution of India lists the official languages of India.As per Articles 344(1) and 351, it consists of the following 22 languages: Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu Bodo, Santhali, Maithili and Dogri.
79. Which period below depicts internal emergency in India under article 352?
(1) 26th June, 1974 to 23rd March, 1976
(2) 25th June, 1975 to 21st March, 1977
(3) 20th June, 1975 to 20th March, 1977
(4) 21st June, 1976 to 21st March, 1974
Answer is Option (3) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
In India, “the Emergency” refers to a 21-month period in 1975–77 when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi unilaterally had a state of emergency declared across the country. Officially issued by President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed under Article 352(1) of the Constitution for “internal disturbance”, the Emergency was in effect from 25 June 1975 until its withdrawal on 21 March 1977.
80. Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to regulate right of citizenship ?
(1) Article 8
(2) Article 9
(3) Article 10
(4) Article 11
Answer is Option (4) for the MCQ on Constitutional Articles
Article 11 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law. The parliament can make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship.
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