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Important Questions on Indian Constitution General Knowledge for OPSC ASO, OSSSC, SSC, OSSC & many other exams. All these questions collected from a variety of sources so that you can read all that questions at one place.

Indian Constitution Multiple Choice Questions

21. Article 17 of the Indian Constitution provides for?

1. Abolition of titles
2. Equality before law
3. Abolition of untouchability
4. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
Ans: (3)



22. Article 370 of the constitution of India provides for ?

1. Temporary provision for Jammu & Kashmir
2. Special provision in respect of Nagaland
3. Provision in respect of the financial emergency
4. None of these
Ans: (1)



23. Who among the following was the President of the Constituent Assembly of India?

1. M.A. Jinnah
2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
3. Jawaharlal Nehru
4. Lal Bahadur Shastri
Ans: (2)



24. The majority of the provisions of Indian Constitution can be amended?

1. By the Parliament alone
2. By the State Legislatures acting together
3. Only on ratification by half of the States
4. With the joint approval of the Parliament  and State Legislatures
Ans: (1)



25. A proclamation of emergency, under Article 352, on account of war or aggression requires approval of the Parliament within?

1. One Month
2. Two Month
3. Four Months
4. Six Months
Ans: (1)



26. Article 370 of the Indian Constitution upholds

1. Diplomatic privilege and immunities
2. Land reforms legislation in India
3. Special status of Jammu and Kashmir State
4. Duties and rights of Lokpal
Ans: (3)



27. In our Constitution, Economic Planning is included in?

1. Union list
2. Concurrent list
3. State list
4. Not any specified list
Ans: (2)





28. Which Constitutional Amendment gave precedence to the Directive Principles of State Policy over Fundamental Rights?

1. 42nd
2. 44th
3. 52nd
4. 56th
Ans: (1)



29. Which of the following expressions does not figure in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?

1. Secular
2. Federal
3. Socialist
4. Sovereign Democratic Republic
Ans: (2)



30. The basic features of the Indian Constitution which are not amendable under Article 368 are?

1. Judicial review and the federal system
2. Sovereignty, territorial integrity, federal system and judicial review
3. Sovereignty, territorial integrity and parliamentary system of Government
4. Sovereignty, territorial integrity, federal system and judicial review and parliamentary system of Government
Ans: (4)



31. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?

1. Part I
2. Part III
3. Part IV
4. Part V
Ans: (3)



32. Which Amendment Act introduced Changes in the preamble to the Indian Constitution?

1. 38th Amendment Act, 1975
2. 40th Amendment Act, 1976
3. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
4. 44th Amendment Act, 1979
Ans: (3)



33. What is the motto incorporated under our National Emblem?

1. Jai Hind
2. Satyameva Jayate
3. Satyam Shivam
4. Amendment Act Sundaram
Ans: (2)



34. By which Amendment were "Fundamental Duties" added to the Constitution?

1. 40th Amendment
2. 42nd Amendment
3. 44th Amendment
4. 45th Amendment
Ans: (2)



35. Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes "Untouchability"?

1. 14
2. 15
3. 16
4. 17
Ans: (4)



36. Which of the following countries enjoys a federal form of government?

1. China
2. Cuba
3. USA
4. Belgium
Ans: (C)



37. How many Articles were there in the Indian Constitution at first?

1. 395
2. 396
3. 398
4. 399
Ans: (1)





38. Although Union List, State List and Concurrent list cover the entire legislative business, yet there may be an item not mentioned anywhere. Who will legislate on that item?

1. State Legislature only
2. Parliament only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (2)



39. A financial Emergency can be declared by applying?

1. Article 371
2. Article 370
3. Article 361
4. Article 360
Ans: (4)



40. A federal structure for India was first put forward by the?

1. Act of 1861
2. Act of 1909
3. Act of 1919
4. Act of 1935
Ans: (4)

Other Indian Constitution GK Questions Sets (20 Q & A)

1. Question 01 to 20
2. Question 21 to 40
3. Question 41 to 60
4. Question 61 to 80
5. Question 81 to 100
6. Question 101 to 120
7. Question 121 to 140
8. Question 141 to 160
9. Question 161 to 180
10. Question 181 to 200