Question 1

The Constitution of India is declared to have been adopted and enacted by the

Constituent Assembly
Indian Parliament
Union Cabinet
None of these

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 2

Which of the following features of the Indian constitution are greatly influenced by the Government of India Act, 1935?

(1) Federal scheme (2) Powers of the federal judiciary (3) Office of the governor

(1) and (2)
(1) and (3)
(2) and (3)
All of the above

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 3

Which of the following pairs of 'feature - its source' is wrongly matched?

Judicial Review – British Constitution
Concurrent List – Australian Constitution
Directive Principles – Irish Constitution
Fundamental Rights – US Constitution

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 4

The most profound influence on the drafting of the Indian Constitution was exercised by the

US Constitution
British Constitution
Government of India Act, 1935
Irish Constitution

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 5

Which of the following statements is/are correct in relation to the Preamble?

It is not enforceable in a court of law.
The Supreme Court has ruled out that it is not a part of the Constitution.
It has been amended twice.
All of the above

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 6

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court give a ruling that the Preamble was not a part of the constitution?

Golaknath Case
Berubari Case
Kesavananda Bharati Case
Minerva Mills Case

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 7

Which of the following emerges clearly from the Preamble?

(A) When the Constitution was enacted (B) The ideals that were to be achieved (C) The system of Government (D) The source of authority

Only (B), (C) and (D)
Only (A) and (B)
Only (A), (B) and (C)
All of these

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 8

The basic aims and objectives of the Indian Constitution are discussed

in the Preamble
in part III of the Indian Constitution
in part IV of the Indian Constitution
nowhere specifically

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 9

The first session of the Constituent Assembly was held in

New Delhi
Madras
Calcutta
Nagpur

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 10

Who among the following was the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly?

Sachchidanand Sinha
B. N. Rao
N. Gopalaswamy
H. N. Kunzru

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 11

Who among the following were the members of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?

(1) K. M. Munshi (2) J. L. Nehru (3) Alladi Krishnaswami (4) Sardar Patel

Only (1) and (3)
Only (1), (2) and (3)
Only (2), (3) and (4)
All of the above

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 12

The Preamble enshrines certain ideals that were first spelt out in

the speech by J. L. Nehru on the banks of River Ravi
the Nehru Report
a resolution adopted by the Congress at its Karachi Session
the objective Resolution adopted by the Constituent Assembly

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 13

How much time did the Constituent Assembly take to form the draft of the constitution?

1 year, 11 months and 29 days
1 year, 8 months and 18 days
2 years, 11 months and 18 days
2 year, 8 months and 18 days

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 14

In what way(s) is the Indian Constitution rigid?

The provisions of the Constitution can be amended with two-thirds majority of the Parliament alone.
The Centre alone can initiate amendments.
The provisions regarding constitutional relationship between Union and State Governments can be amended only with the joint consent of Central and State Legislatures.
All of the above

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 15

The Constituent Assembly was an outcome of the

Mountbatten Plan
Cripp’s Mission
Cabinet Mission Plan
Government of India Act 1935

Answer

Correct Option: A

Description: Constitution of India
Number of Questions: 15
Created by: Amal Dixit
Tags: Constitution of India Indian Polity

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