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General knowledge questions about constitution of India

along with their answers.

 

1.When was, the Constitution, of India adopted?

Ans. “January 26, 1950”..

 

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

Ans. “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar”..

 

3.Which part ,of the Indian Constitution, deals with Fundamental Rights?

Ans. “Part III”..

 

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

Ans. “105 Amendments “..

 

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. “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. “ 61^st Amendment Act, 1989”   (from 21 to 18 years)”..

 

10.Who is regarded, 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.  “ 93^rd Amendment Act, 2005”..

 

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

Ans.   “President of India”..

 

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

Ans. “5 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. “ 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”..

 

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”..

 

26.Which Amendment Act, introduced the concept of (Constitutional Review”),by the judiciary in India?

Ans. “ 24^th Amendment Act, 1971”..

 

27.What is, the maximum number of members allowed in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States)?

Ans. “ 250”..

 

28.Which part, of the Indian Constitution, deals with elections, to the Parliament and state legislatures?

Ans. “Part XV”..

 

29.Who has, the power to remove, a Vice President, of India from office?

Ans. “(Vice President )can be removed from office by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by a majority of all the then members of the Rajya Sabha and agreed to by the Lok Sabha”

 

30.Which Amendment Act, abolished the classification of seats, in the Lok Sabha as Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes seats?

Ans.  “84^th Amendment Act, 2001”..

 

31.What is, the procedure for the impeachment, of the President of India?

Ans.  “The President of India, can be impeached, only on grounds of violation, of the Constitution. The procedure involves, charges being preferred, by either House of Parliament, followed by an investigation and trial. A two-thirds majority of the total membership of the House is required to impeach the President”..

 

32.Which Article, of the Indian Constitution deals, with the appointment ,and tenure of the Attorney General of India?

Ans.  “Article 76 deals”..

 

33.Under which Amendment Act, was the provision, for the establishment, of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), included in the Indian Constitution?

Ans.  “ 42^nd Amendment Act”..

 

34.Which part, of the Indian Constitution, deals with the provisions related to the High Courts in India?

Ans. “Part VI”..

 

35.Who has, the power to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

Ans. “The Chief Election Commissioner”..

 

36.Which Amendment Act ,established the Panchayati Raj system, in India?

 

Answ.  “ 73^rd Amendment Act, 1992”..

 

37.What is, the term of office, for a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in a state in India?

Ans.   “ 5 “..

 

38.Which part ,of the Indian Constitution ,deals with the provisions, related to the Union Territories?

Ans.  “Part VIII “..

 

39.Who has, the power, to pardon, or reprieve offenders, in India?

Ans. “President of India”..

 

40.Which Amendment Act, established, the National Commission, for Women (NCW) in India?

Ans.  “74^th Amendment Act, 1992 “..

 

 

42.Which Article, of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of a Finance Commission?

Ans.  “Article 280”..

 

43.Under which Amendment Act, was the provision, for the establishment ,of the National Green Tribunal, included in the Indian Constitution?

Ans.  “ 42^nd Amendment Act, 1976”..

 

44.Which part ,of the Indian Constitution, deals with the provisions, related to inter-state relations?

Ans.  “Part XI”..

 

45.Who has, the power, to declare a financial emergency, in India?

Ans.  “ President of India”..

 

46.Which Amendment Act, introduced, the provision, for reservation of seats, for Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes, in educational institutions, and government jobs?

Ans.  “ 86^th Amendment Act, 2002”..

 

47.What is, the term, of office for the Vice President of India?

Ans. “5 years”..

 

48.Which part ,of the Indian Constitution, deals with the provisions, related to the Official Language of the Union?

Ans. “Part XVII”..

 

49.Who has, the power, to regulate the recruitment ,and conditions of service of persons appointed ,to public services, and posts in connection ,with the affairs of the Union or any state?

Ans.  “ President of India”..

 

50.Which Amendment Act, established the National Commission, for Minorities in India?

Ans.  “ 42^nd Amendment Act”..

 

51.What is, the procedure, for the removal ,of the Vice President of India?

Ans.  “ Vice President of India, can be removed, from office, by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha, passed by a majority, of all the then members of the Rajya Sabha ,and agreed to by the Lok Sabha”..

 

52.Which Article, of the Indian Constitution, establishes, the office of the Solicitor General of India?

Ans. “Article 76(1)”..

 

53.Under which Amendment Act, was the provision, for the establishment of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), included in the Indian Constitution?

Ans. “ 42^nd Amendment Act, 1976”..

 

54.Which part, of the Indian Constitution deals, with the provisions related to trade, commerce, and intercourse within the territory of India?

Ans.  “Part XIII”..

 

55.Who has, the power, to promulgate ordinances, when Parliament is not in session?

Ans. “President of India”..

 

56.Which Amendment Act ,introduced the concept of (Free and Compulsory Education), for children between the ages of 6 and 14 years in India?

Ans.  “ 86^th Amendment Act, 2002”..

 

57.What is, the term of office, for a member of the Legislative Council (MLC) in a state in India?

Ans.  “6 years”..

 

58.Which part, of the Indian Constitution, deals with the provisions, related to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

Ans. “Part XIV”..

 

59.Who has, the power to appoint, the Chief Justice of India?

Ans. “ President of India”..

 

60.Which Amendment Act, established the National Commission, for Backward Classes (NCBC) in India?

Ans.  “ 102^nd Amendment Act, 2018 established the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) in India”..

 

61.What is, the procedure, for the removal of the Chief Justice, of a High Court in India?

Ans. The Chief Justice of a High Court can be removed from office by the President, on the recommendation of the Parliament, if two-thirds of the members present and voting agree on grounds of proven misbehaviour or incapacity”..

 

62.Which article, establishes the office, of the Attorney General of India?

Ans.  “Article 76.”..

 

63.Under which Amendment Act ,was the provision ,for the establishment of the National Green Tribunal included?

Ans.  “42^nd Amendment Act.”..

 

64.Which part, deals with inter-state relations?

Ans. “Part XI”..

 

65.Who can ,declare a financial emergency?

Ans.  “ President”..

 

66.Which Amendment Act, introduced reservation ,for Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes, in educational institutions, and government jobs?

Ans. “86^th Amendment Act.”..

 

67.What is ,the term of office, for the Vice President of India?

Ans. “Five years”..

 

68.Which part, deals with the, Official Language of the Union?

Ans. “Part XVII”..

 

69.Who has, the power to regulate recruitment, in public services?

Ans.  “ President”..

 

70.Which Amendment Act ,established the National Commission for Minorities?

Ans. “42^nd Amendment Act”..

 

71.How can, the Vice President of India, be removed from office?

Ans. “By a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by a majority ,and agreed to by the Lok Sabha”..

 

72.Which article, deals with the appointment, and tenure of the Comptroller ,and Auditor General of India?

Ans. “Article 148”..

 

73.Under which Amendment Act, was the provision for the establishment, of the National Disaster Management Authority included?

Ans.  “42^nd Amendment Act”..

 

74.Which part ,deals with provisions, related to trade, commerce, and intercourse within India?

Ans. “Part XIII”..

 

75.Who has, the power to promulgate ordinances, when Parliament, is not in session?

Ans. (President)..

 

76.Which Amendment Act, introduced the concept of (Free and Compulsory Education),for children?

Ans. “86^th Amendment Act”..

 

77.What is, the term of office for a member of the Legislative Council in a state?

Ans. “Six years”..

 

78.Which part deals, with the provisions related to the Union Public Service Commission?

Ans. “Part XIV”..

 

79.Who appoints, the Chief Justice, of India?

Ans.:  “ President”..

 

80.Which Amendment Act, established the National Commission for Backward Classes?

Ans. “102^nd Amendment Act.”..

 

81.What is, the procedure for, removing the Chief Justice of a High Court?

Ans. “By the President, on the recommendation of Parliament, with a two-thirds majority”..

 

82.Which article establishes, the Election Commission of India?

Ans.  “Article 324”..

 

83.Under which Amendment Act, was the provision ,for the establishment ,of the National Commission, for Women included?

Ans. “89^th Amendment Act.”..

 

84.Which part, deals with the provisions, related to the administration, of tribal areas?

Ans.  “Part X”..

 

85.Who has the power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly of a state in India?

Ans.  “Governor”..

 

86.Which Amendment Act, introduced the provision, for reservation of seats for

women in local bodies?

Ans. “73^rd Amendment Act”..

 

87.What is the term of office for the Chief Minister of a state?

Ans. “Five years”..

 

88.Which part, deals with the provisions, related to the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the states?

Ans. “Part XI”..

 

89.Who has the power to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

Ans. “President”..

 

90.Which Amendment Act, established the National Commission, for Scheduled Tribes?

Ans. “89^th Amendment Act”..

 

91.What is, the procedure, for the removal of a Judge of a High Court?

Ans. “By the President, on the recommendation of the Parliament, with a two-thirds majority”..

 

92.Which article, of the Indian Constitution ,deals with the establishment, and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

Ans. “Article 124”..

 

93.Under which Amendment Act, was the provision, for the establishment of the Central Vigilance Commission included?

Ans. “37^th Amendment Act”..

 

94.Which part, of the Indian Constitution ,deals with the provisions, related to citizenship?

Ans. “Part II”..

 

95.Who has, the power to proclaim Emergency, in India due to internal disturbances?

Ans.  “President”..

 

96.Which Amendment Act, introduced, the concept of reservation ,for economically weaker sections (EWS), in educational institutions and public employment?

Ans. “103^rd Amendment Act”..

 

97.What is, the term, of office for ,a member of the Rajya Sabha, (Council of States)?

Ans. “Six years”,,

 

98.Which part ,of the Indian Constitution, deals with the provisions, related to the Council of Ministers?

Ans.  “Part VI”..

 

99.Who has, the power to appoint the Chief Justice and other Judges of a High Court?

Ans.  “ President, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the respective state”..

 

100.Which Amendment Act, established the National Commission, for Safai Karamcharis?

Ans.  “97^th Amendment Act”..

 

101.What is, the procedure, for removing a member ,of the Union Public Service Commission?

Ans. “Removal by the President on the grounds of misbehaviour or incapacity, after an inquiry
..