Indian Constitution - General Knowledge Questions

1 .

According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?

To respect the National flag

To defend the country

To promote village and cottage industries

To provide education to one's child

Correct Answer : To promote village and cottage industries

2 .

Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?

There is an independent judiciary in India

Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States

The federating units have been given unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha

It is the result of an agreement among the federating units

Correct Answer : It is the result of an agreement among the federating units

3 .

The 122 Constitutional Amendment Bill was recently approved by the Lok Sabha with all 443 members voting in favour of the bill. The bill was released -

Goods and service Tax (GST)

Right to Education (RTE)

Rent Control Tribunal (RCT)

Local Body Taxes (LBT)

Correct Answer : Goods and service Tax (GST)

4 .

Which one of the following writs is issued by the Supreme Court to secure the freedom of a person upon unlawful arrest?

Habeas Corpus

Mandamus

Certiorari

Quo Warranto

Correct Answer : Habeas Corpus

5 .

What was the basis of States Reorganization Act, 1956?

Size of the states

Natural resources

River water dispute

Language

Correct Answer : Language

6 .

In which year the Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reform Act was passed?

1950 AD

1951 AD

1953 AD

1954 AD

Correct Answer : 1950 AD

7 .

According to Dr. Ambedkar, which Article is the soul of Indian Constitution?

352

Correct Answer : 32

8 .

Articles 5 to 11 of the Indian Constitution deal with which of these aspects?

Citizenship of India

Languages in India

Boundaries of Indian states

Education for children

Correct Answer : Citizenship of India

Article 5 speaks about the Citizenship of India at the commencement of the Constitution (Nov 26, 1949). Article 11 gave powers to the Parliament of India to regulate the right of citizenship by law. This provision resulted in the enactment of Citizenship Act 1955 by the Indian Parliament.