A) Article 74
B) Article 75
C) Article 76
D) Article 77
Answer: B) Article 75
Explanation: Article 75(1) specifies that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President, and the other ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
A) The President of India
B) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
C) The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
D) The Finance Minister
Answer: B) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Explanation: In India, only the Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the authority to certify a bill as a Money Bill, making this certification crucial for the legislative process involving financial matters.
A) 2005
B) 2002
C) 2010
D) 2001
Answer: A) 2005
Explanation: The Right to Information Act, which aims to promote transparency and accountability in the working of the government, was passed in 2005.
A) 72 years
B) 75 years
C) 80 years
D) There is no maximum age limit
Answer: D) There is no maximum age limit
Explanation: There is no maximum age limit for a person to hold the office of the President of India.
A) Article 280
B) Article 282
C) Article 283
D) Article 284
Answer: A) Article 280
Explanation: Article 280 of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Finance Commission to define the financial relations between the central government and the states.
A) United States of America
B) United Kingdom
C) South Africa
D) Australia
Answer: C) South Africa
Explanation: The procedure for the amendment of the Indian Constitution is largely borrowed from the Constitution of South Africa.
A) Article 15
B) Article 16
C) Article 14
D) Article 17
Answer: A) Article 15
Explanation: Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination by the state against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any of them.
A) 42nd Amendment, 1976
B) 44th Amendment, 1978
C) 52nd Amendment, 1985
D) 61st Amendment, 1988
Answer: A) 42nd Amendment, 1976
Explanation: The term ‘Secular’ was added to the preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, along with ‘Socialist’ and ‘Integrity’.
A) Article 343
B) Article 348
C) Article 351
D) Article 354
Answer: B) Article 348
Explanation: Article 348 of the Indian Constitution specifies that all proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court and the authoritative texts of all legislation shall be in English until Parliament by law otherwise provides.
A) Canada
B) United States
C) United Kingdom
D) Ireland
Answer: C) United Kingdom
Explanation: The concept of a ‘Single Citizenship’ for the whole country, unlike the federal citizenship structure in countries like the USA, is adopted from the United Kingdom.
A) The President of India
B) The Parliament of India
C) The Chief Justice of India
D) The Law Commission of India
Answer: B) The Parliament of India
Explanation: A judge of the Supreme Court can only be removed by an order of the President, which can be issued only after an address by Parliament supported by a majority of the total membership of the House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting has been presented to the President in the same session for such removal on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
A) Ireland
B) Canada
C) Australia
D) United States
Answer: A) Ireland
Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy, incorporated in Part IV of the Indian Constitution, were largely borrowed from the Irish Constitution. These principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it is the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.
A) The President of India
B) The Prime Minister of India
C) The Chief Justice of India
D) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: A) The President of India
Explanation: The President of India is the ceremonial head of the state, playing a pivotal role in the administration of the constitutional machinery.
A) January 26
B) August 15
C) November 26
D) October 2
Answer: C) November 26
Explanation: ‘Constitution Day’ or ‘Samvidhan Divas’ is celebrated in India on November 26 each year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949.
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) M. N. Roy
D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: C) M. N. Roy
Explanation: The idea of having a Constituent Assembly to frame the Constitution of India was first put forward by M. N. Roy, a pioneer of communist movement in India and an advocate of radical democratism.
A) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
B) 44th Amendment Act, 1978
C) 86th Amendment Act, 2002
D) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992
Answer: A) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, is known for its impact on the Constitution of India including the introduction of the words “Socialist”, “Secular”, and “Integrity” in the preamble.
A) 543 members
B) 545 members
C) 552 members
D) 550 members
Answer: C) 552 members
Explanation: The maximum strength of the House of the People, per the Constitution of India, is 552 members, which includes up to 530 members to represent the states, up to 20 members to represent the Union Territories, and two members to be nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian Community if, in his/her opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House.
A) Part IX
B) Part IXA
C) Part IXB
D) Part X
Answer: B) Part IXA
Explanation: Part IXA of the Constitution, introduced by the 74th Amendment in 1992, deals with the municipalities and provides for their powers, authority, and functions.
A) Article 129
B) Article 130
C) Article 128
D) Article 124
Answer: D) Article 124
Explanation: Article 124 ensures the independence of the Supreme Court of India by detailing the manner of appointment of judges and their tenure, salaries, and conditions of service.
A) The President of India
B) The Prime Minister of India
C) The Law Minister of India
D) The Parliament of India
Answer: A) The President of India
Explanation: The Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court of India are appointed by the President of India.
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