Indian Constitution Questions Answers
In Indian Constitution Questions and Answers, you can practice questions related to the Constitution of India, including important articles, fundamental rights, directive principles of state policy, fundamental duties, the Constituent Assembly, the President, the Prime Minister, Parliament, the judiciary, and the federal structure. This quiz is extremely useful for preparing for UPSC, SSC, Railways, Judicial Services, Banking, and other competitive exams. Each question is accompanied by the correct answer and a concise explanation, which clarifies concepts and deepens understanding. The Indian Constitution is not just a set of laws, but embodies the spirit of democracy, equality, and justice—so these questions can not only enhance exam preparation but also strengthen civic consciousness.
Which of the following is addressed by the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Panchayati Raj Institutions
Anti-defection Law
Officially Recognized Languages
Constitutional Amendment Process
Anti-defection Law
A person shall not be qualified to contest election for a Legislative Assembly seat unless he has completed the age of
25 years
21 years
18 years
30 years
25 years
To be eligible for election as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), an individual must be at least 25 years old.
Which of the following functions does the President of India perform in relation to the Parliament?
Summon or prorogue the session of Parliament
Address the joint session of the two Houses
Can call a joint sitting of the two Houses
All of these
All of these
Which one of the following qualifications must a candidate have, to contest the election of Vice-President of India?
He must have served as a governor in at least one State
He must be eligible for contesting election to Rajya Sabha
He must not hold an office of profit save that of the Chief Justice of India
He must be citizen of India and not less than 45 years of age
He must be eligible for contesting election to Rajya Sabha
Which of the following duties are performed by the Vice-President of India?
Acts as the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha
Has a casting vote in Rajya Sabha
He acts as President when President cannot perform functions due to illness or otherwise
All of the above mentioned
All of the above mentioned
Which one of the following is not the qualification for election to the office of the Vice-President?
Must be a citizen of India
Must be qualified to be elected as member of Rajya Sabha
Must not hold office of profit under Union or state government
He should be a member of Parliament
He should be a member of Parliament
There is no law or specific provision so fat to govern the President-Prime Minister relationship, yet the President acts on the advice of the Prime Minister, this is based on a a convention. This convention in the Indian Constitution follows the pattern of the:
US Constitution
Russian Constitution
Australian Constitution
British Constitution
British Constitution
The States in India were reorganised through which Constitution Amendment Act?
First
Second
Seventh
Twenty-First
Seventh
In which schedule of the Indian Constitution can the list of national languages be found?
Fifth Schedule
Sixth Schedule
Seventh Schedule
Eighth Schedule
Eighth Schedule
Which are included under cultural and educational rights?
Rights of the minorities to promote their language
Rights against discrimination for admission in educational institutions on the grounds of religion, race or caste
Minorities have the right to establish and administer their educational institutions
All of these
All of these
What is the legal remedy available to a citizen for the protection of Fundamental Rights?
An individual can move the Supreme Court to issue a writ against the violating authority
The Supreme Court will act on its own in case of such violations
The executive branch will notify the courts of any violations
Fundamental Rights are automatically protected and require no legal intervention
An individual can move the Supreme Court to issue a writ against the violating authority
Which restrictions have been placed on Fundamental Rights?
When the Proclamation of National Emergency is in operation the freedoms are automatically suspended
States are allowed to impose certain reasonable restrictions for certain purposes
Fundamental Rights are absolute
Only A and B are correct
Only A and B are correct
The quorum of the Parliament is fixed at:
10 percent of the total members of the House
33.33 percent of the total members of the House
50 percent of the total members of the House
80 percent of the total members of the House
10 percent of the total members of the House
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha when compared :
they are equally powerful
The Lok Sabha wields superior legislative power over the Rajya Sabha.
Rajya Sabha is more powerful than the Lok Sabha
the 'intensity of Power' varies
The Lok Sabha wields superior legislative power over the Rajya Sabha.
What is the supreme authority behind the formation of a new State in India?
State Legislatures
Parliament
President of India
Prime Minister of India
Parliament
Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?
Prime Minister of India
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
President of India
Ministry of Law and Justice
President of India
What is the maximum number of members the President of India can nominate to the Rajya Sabha?
two members
four members
six members
twelve members
twelve members
Under what circumstances can the President promulgate ordinances?
Prime Minister asks him to do so
Council of Ministers wants him to do so
Parliament is not in session
Parliament empowers him for it during a particular session
Parliament is not in session
The ordinances promulgated by the Governor are subject to the approval of which authority?
President of India
State Legislature
Lok Sabha
Vidhan Sabha
State Legislature
Who is responsible for making laws for Union Territories that do not have their own legislatures?
Lt. Governor
President of India
Union Cabinet
Parliament of India
Parliament of India
What is the maximum number of days within which the Rajya Sabha must return a bill to the Lok Sabha after either rejecting or accepting it?
30
14
10
15
14
What happens if there is a dispute over a money bill between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha?
a joint session of the two Houses is called
Rajya Sabha can reject it
The Rajya Sabha may submit recommendations that the Lok Sabha can choose to either accept or reject.
Lok Sabha does not need the opinion of Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha may submit recommendations that the Lok Sabha can choose to either accept or reject.
Which legal officers serve at the pleasure of the President of India?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Attorney General
Attorney General and Solicitor General
Law Minister and any judge of the Supreme Court or High Court
Attorney General and the Law Minister
Attorney General and Solicitor General
When can the President's Rule be imposed in a State or Union Territory?
On the recommendation of the Governor or Lieutenant Governor, if it is found that the constitutional machinery has failed in the region
If the Chief Minister makes a formal request
Upon suggestion by the Chief Justice of the State High Court through the Governor
Solely at the President’s discretion
On the recommendation of the Governor or Lieutenant Governor, if it is found that the constitutional machinery has failed in the region