Indian Constitution Questions Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In the 42nd Constitutional Amendment 1976, which word was added to the Preamble?

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    Democratic
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    Equality
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    Secular
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    Socialist
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Answer : 3. "Secular"
Explanation :

The Preamble has been amended by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976), which added three new words—socialist, secular and integrity.

Q:

In case the posts of President and Vice-President lie vacant, who officiates as the President?

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    Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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    Chief Justice of India
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    Attorney General of India
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    Chairman of Rajya Sabha
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Answer : 2. "Chief Justice of India"

Q:

For how much time the presidents Rule can be extended in India with the approval of Parliament in every six months ?

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    6 months
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    1 years
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    2 years
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    3 years
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Answer : 4. "3 years"

Q:

Panchayati Raj belongs to___.

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    Residual list
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    Concurrent list
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    State list
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    Union list
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Answer : 3. "State list"
Explanation :

The correct answer is State List. Panchayati Raj is included in the State list. Panchayati Raj (Council of five officials) is the system of local self-government of villages in rural India as opposed to urban and suburban municipalities.

Q:

when is the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha held?

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    never
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    10 days after the commencement of the session of Parliament
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    On the commencement of the session of Parliament
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    At the end of the Parliament session
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Answer : 3. "On the commencement of the session of Parliament"
Explanation :

A joint session of Parliament is conducted when both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha are against a bill that is either already passed or will be passed by the parliament. According to Article 108 of the Indian Constitution, only the President of India can summon the joint sitting of the Parliament.

Q:

Which of the following statements is not correct about the Rajya Sabha?

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    Rajya Sabha is a permanent body
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    It was duly constituted for the first time on April 3, 1952
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    Twelve of Rajya Sabha members are nominated by the President
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    One-third of its members retire every year
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Answer : 4. "One-third of its members retire every year"

Q:

How many articles and schedules are there in the constitution finally passed by the Constituent Assembly?

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    378 Articles, 7 Schedules
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    390 Articles, 7 Schedules
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    395 Articles, 8 Schedules
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    398 Articles, 8 Schedules
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Answer : 3. "395 Articles, 8 Schedules"
Explanation :

The original text of the Constitution contained 395 articles in 22 parts and eight schedules. It came into effect on January 26, 1950, the day that India celebrates each year as the Republic Day. The number of articles has since increased to 448 due to 100 amendments.

Q:

Which of the following is not an exclusive part of Parliament?

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    Vice President
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    President
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    Lok Sabha
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    Rajya Sabha
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Answer : 1. "Vice President"

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