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Indian Constitution Important Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams

Constitution Making

No.	Question	Answer
1	When did the Indian Constitution come into force?	26 January 1950
2	When was the Indian Constitution adopted?	26 November 1949
3	Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?	Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
4	When was the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly held?	9 December 1946
5	Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?	Dr. Rajendra Prasad
6	Who was the temporary chairman of the Constituent Assembly?	Sachchidananda Sinha
7	Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee?	Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
8	How much time was taken to prepare the Indian Constitution?	2 years, 11 months, 18 days
9	How many members were there originally in the Constituent Assembly?	389
10	What is the main source of the Indian Constitution?	Government of India Act, 1935

Preamble of the Indian Constitution

No.	Question	Answer
11	The Preamble begins with which words?	We, the People of India
12	The Preamble declares India as what type of nation?	Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
13	Which amendment added Socialist, Secular and Integrity words to the Preamble?	42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976
14	How many types of justice are mentioned in the Preamble?	Three (Social, Economic, Political)
15	How many types of liberty are mentioned in the Preamble?	Five

Fundamental Rights

No.	Question	Answer
16	Fundamental Rights are mentioned in which Part of the Constitution?	Part III
17	Fundamental Rights are covered under which Articles?	Articles 12 to 35
18	How many Fundamental Rights are currently provided?	Six
19	Right to Equality is mentioned in which Articles?	Articles 14 to 18
20	Right to Freedom is mentioned in which Articles?	Articles 19 to 22
21	Right against Exploitation is mentioned in which Articles?	Articles 23 to 24
22	Right to Freedom of Religion is mentioned in which Articles?	Articles 25 to 28
23	Cultural and Educational Rights are mentioned in which Articles?	Articles 29 to 30
24	Right to Constitutional Remedies is mentioned in which Article?	Article 32
25	Who called Article 32 the “Heart and Soul of the Constitution”?	Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Fundamental Duties

No.	Question	Answer
26	Fundamental Duties are mentioned in which Article?	Article 51A
27	Fundamental Duties were added by which amendment?	42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976
28	How many Fundamental Duties are there currently?	11
29	Fundamental Duties were inspired from which country?	Former Soviet Union (USSR)

Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)

No.	Question	Answer
30	DPSP are mentioned in which Part of the Constitution?	Part IV
31	DPSP are covered under which Articles?	Articles 36 to 51
32	DPSP were inspired by which country?	Ireland
33	Are DPSPs legally enforceable by courts?	No

President and Prime Minister

No.	Question	Answer
34	Who is the constitutional head of India?	President
35	What is the term of the President of India?	5 years
36	Minimum age required to become President?	35 years
37	Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?	President
38	Who is the real executive head of India?	Prime Minister
39	The President is elected by whom?	Electoral College

Parliament

No.	Question	Answer
40	How many houses are there in Indian Parliament?	Two
41	Name the two houses of Parliament.	Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
42	What is the maximum strength of Lok Sabha?	550 members
43	What is the term of Lok Sabha?	5 years
44	Which house is called the Permanent House?	Rajya Sabha
45	What is the term of a Rajya Sabha member?	6 years
46	A Money Bill can be introduced only in which house?	Lok Sabha
47	Who presides over Lok Sabha?	Speaker

Judiciary

No.	Question	Answer
48	When was the Supreme Court of India established?	1950
49	Where is the Supreme Court located?	New Delhi
50	Who appoints Supreme Court judges?	President of India
51	Who was the first Chief Justice of India?	Justice H. J. Kania
52	Which court is the highest judicial authority in India?	Supreme Court
53	Which power allows courts to review laws?	Judicial Review

Important Constitutional Articles

Article	Subject
Article 14	Equality before Law
Article 19	Freedom Rights
Article 21	Right to Life and Personal Liberty
Article 32	Constitutional Remedies
Article 44	Uniform Civil Code
Article 51A	Fundamental Duties
Article 52	President of India
Article 63	Vice President
Article 74	Council of Ministers
Article 76	Attorney General of India
Article 110	Money Bill
Article 112	Annual Budget
Article 123	President’s Ordinance
Article 148	Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
Article 280	Finance Commission
Article 324	Election Commission
Article 352	National Emergency
Article 356	President’s Rule
Article 360	Financial Emergency
Article 368	Constitution Amendment

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