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1Which document is the supreme law of India and provides the basic framework of the Indian government?
A.The Indian Penal Code
B.The Constitution of India
C.The Representation of the People Act
D.The Government of India Act, 1935
Explanation: The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the land. It lays down the structure of government, fundamental rights, Directive Principles, and duties of citizens. All other laws must conform to it.
2On which date did the Constitution of India come into force?
A.15 August 1947
B.26 November 1949
C.26 January 1950
D.2 October 1949
Explanation: The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950. 26 January is celebrated as Republic Day to mark the start of India as a republic under the Constitution.
3Who is the constitutional head of the executive at the Union level in India?
A.The Prime Minister of India
B.The Chief Justice of India
C.The President of India
D.The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Explanation: The President of India is the constitutional head of the Union executive. Executive power of the Union is vested in the President and is exercised on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.
4Which house of the Indian Parliament is also known as the House of the People?
A.Rajya Sabha
B.Lok Sabha
C.Vidhan Parishad
D.Legislative Council
Explanation: The Lok Sabha is the lower house of Parliament and is called the House of the People. Its members are directly elected by the people from territorial constituencies.
5Which part of the Constitution of India contains the Fundamental Rights?
A.Part II
B.Part III
C.Part IV
D.Part IVA
Explanation: Fundamental Rights are contained in Part III of the Constitution (Articles 12 to 35). They guarantee basic civil and political liberties such as equality, freedom, and protection of life and personal liberty, and are enforceable by courts.
6Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution are mainly intended to guide which of the following?
A.Only the judiciary while deciding private disputes
B.The State while making laws and framing policies
C.Only local bodies in municipal elections
D.Foreign governments signing treaties with India
Explanation: Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) are guidelines for the State in law-making and policy. They aim at social and economic justice but are not directly enforceable in courts like Fundamental Rights.
7Who is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha?
A.The President of India
B.The Prime Minister of India
C.The Vice-President of India
D.The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Explanation: The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. The Vice-President presides over Rajya Sabha sittings and maintains order in the House.
8In India’s parliamentary system, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to which body?
A.The Supreme Court of India
B.The Rajya Sabha only
C.The Lok Sabha
D.The Election Commission of India
Explanation: Under the principle of collective responsibility, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. If the Lok Sabha loses confidence in the Council, the government must resign.
9Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty of every citizen of India under the Constitution?
A.To pay income tax only if one is a government employee
B.To safeguard public property and abjure violence
C.To contest every local election
D.To join a political party
Explanation: Article 51A lists Fundamental Duties. One of them is to safeguard public property and to abjure violence. Duties promote responsible citizenship alongside rights.
10Which constitutional body in India is primarily responsible for conducting free and fair elections to Parliament and State Legislatures?
A.Union Public Service Commission
B.NITI Aayog
C.Election Commission of India
D.Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Explanation: The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body that superintends, directs, and controls elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President. Free and fair elections are central to democracy.
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