Q1. Which of the following was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment Act?
Answer 3
Explanation
The Right to Property was removed from Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978, and made a legal right.
Q2. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as stipulated in the Constitution of India?
Answer 3
Explanation
The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is fixed at 552 members (530 from states, 20 from UTs, and 2 nominated Anglo-Indians, though the latter provision has been discontinued).
Q3. The President of India holds office for a term of how many years?
Answer 3
Explanation
As per Article 56 of the Indian Constitution, the President holds office for a term of five years.
Q4. Which part of the Indian Constitution primarily deals with the Fundamental Rights of citizens?
Answer 2
Explanation
Part III of the Indian Constitution (Articles 12-35) enumerates the Fundamental Rights.
Q5. What is the minimum age required for a person to be eligible for election as a member of the Lok Sabha?
Answer 3
Explanation
Article 84(b) of the Constitution specifies 25 years as the minimum age for Lok Sabha membership.
Q6. How many schedules are currently present in the Constitution of India?
Answer 3
Explanation
Originally, the Constitution had 8 schedules, but currently, there are 12 schedules.
Q7. The concept of 'Judicial Review' in the Indian Constitution is inspired by the constitutional system of which country?
Answer 2
Explanation
The principle of Judicial Review in India is largely based on the American model.
Q8. Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the 'Right to Constitutional Remedies'?
Answer 2
Explanation
Article 32 allows citizens to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of their Fundamental Rights.
Q9. The concept of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from which country's constitution?
Answer 1
Explanation
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) were inspired by the Constitution of Ireland.
Q10. Who is widely regarded as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution?
Answer 3
Explanation
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constitution and is known as its chief architect.
Q11. The power to promulgate ordinances during the recess of Parliament is vested with whom?
Answer 3
Explanation
Article 123 grants the President the power to issue ordinances when Parliament is not in session.
Q12. Which was the first state in India to implement the Panchayati Raj system?
Answer 1
Explanation
Rajasthan was the first state to establish the Panchayati Raj system, inaugurated in Nagaur district on October 2, 1959.
Q13. Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
Answer 3
Explanation
Article 64 states that the Vice-President of India shall be ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
Q14. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 is primarily associated with which of the following?
Answer 2
Explanation
The 73rd Amendment Act gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India.
Q15. The idea of a 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is best reflected in its:
Answer 3
Explanation
The Directive Principles of State Policy aim to establish a welfare state in India by promoting social and economic justice.
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