India’s Blueprint: A Quick Guide to the Constitution: Constitution Basics: Key Points :You Should Know Understanding India’s Governing Document i.e Articles/Laws:

 

 

1.When was the Constitution of India enforced?

Ans. January 26, 1950.

 

2.Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?

Ans.  Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Fundamental Rights?

Ans. Part III

 

4.What is the total number of Amendments made to the Indian Constitution till date?

Ans.  105

 

5.Which Amendment Act introduced the Anti-defection law in India?

Ans.  52^nd Amendment Act, 1985

6.Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the procedure for Amendment of the Constitution?

Ans. Article 368

7.Who has the power to declare a law unconstitutional in India?

Ans.  The Supreme Court of India

8.Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policy?

Ans. Part IV

 

9.Which Amendment Act lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years?

Ans. The 61^st Amendment Act,

10.Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?

Ans. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

11.Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of the Supreme Court of India?

Ans. Article 124

12.Which Amendment Act introduced reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in educational institutions and government jobs?

Ans. The 93^rd Amendment Act, 2005

13.Who appoints the Governor of a state in India?

Ans. The President of India

14.What is the term of office for the President of India?

Ans. Five years.

 

15.Which Amendment Act added the words “Socialist” and “Secular” to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

Ans.  42^nd Amendment Act, 1976 .

 

16.What is the minimum age requirement for becoming a member of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States)?

Ans.  30 years.

 

17.Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the organization of village panchayats?

Ans. Part IX

18.Who has the power to summon and prorogue sessions of the Parliament in India?

Ans.  President of India

 

19.Which Amendment Act made education a fundamental right for children between the ages of 6 and 14 years?

Ans.  The 86^th Amendment Act, 2002

 

20.What is the total number of Schedules in the Indian Constitution?

Ans. 12 Schedules

22.Which Article of the Indian Constitution establishes the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?

Ans.  Article 148

 

23.Under which Amendment Act was the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes created?

Ans.  89^th Amendment Act, 2003

 

24.Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration of tribal areas?

Ans. Part X

25.Who has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha (House of the People) in India?

Ans. President of India