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27 questions with worked solutions.
Q1. The number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in a state shall not be less than:
Answer: 12
Under Article 164, the total number of ministers in a state, including the Chief Minister, cannot be less than 12. This was introduced by the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003.
Answer: Four
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 added four new Directive Principles of State Policy to the Constitution. These expanded the scope of social and economic justice.
Q3. Which of the following Constitutions inspired the law-making process in India?
Answer: British Constitution
The Indian law-making process, including parliamentary procedures and legislative practices, was largely inspired by the British Constitution. India adopted several features of the Westminster model from Britain. Hence, the correct answer is British Constitution.
Q4. In May 2022, who was appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi?
Answer: Vinai Kumar Saxena
Vinai Kumar Saxena was appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi in May 2022. He succeeded Anil Baijal. Therefore, the correct answer is Vinai Kumar Saxena.
Answer: Article 166
Article 166 of the Constitution deals with the conduct of business of the Government of a State. It also covers the authentication of orders and other instruments made and executed in the name of the Governor.
Q6. Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Answer: They promote welfare of individuals. Hence, they are personal and individualistic.
Directive Principles of State Policy are meant to promote the welfare of the people as a whole and to establish social and economic democracy. They are not personal or individualistic in nature, so that statement is incorrect.
Answer: The Lighthouse Act, 1927
The Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021 was introduced to replace the outdated Lighthouse Act, 1927. It modernizes the legal framework for marine navigation aids in India.
Q8. Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to promulgate ordinances?
Answer: Article 123
Article 123 of the Indian Constitution gives the President the power to promulgate ordinances when both Houses of Parliament are not in session. The other articles listed deal with different constitutional provisions.
Q9. Who was the first female Governor of an Indian state?
Answer: Sarojini Naidu
Sarojini Naidu was the first female Governor of an Indian state. She served as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh.
Q10. In which year did India become a Republic?
Answer: 1950
India became a Republic when the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950. That is the year associated with Republic Day. Hence, 1950 is correct.
Q11. How many Fundamental Duties are there in the Indian Constitution as of 2023?
Answer: 11
The Indian Constitution originally had 10 Fundamental Duties, and one more duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002. So, the total number of Fundamental Duties is 11.
Q12. Which article of the Constitution of India deals with the Election Commission?
Answer: Article 324
Article 324 of the Constitution of India provides for the Election Commission and vests in it the superintendence, direction, and control of elections. Hence, Article 324 is correct.
Q13. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India?
Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was appointed the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly. He played the central role in preparing the Constitution of India.
Q14. Who among the following is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and is widely regarded as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. Hence, he is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution.
Q15. Which of the following is not a constitutional body in India?
Answer: NITI Aayog
The Election Commission, Finance Commission, and UPSC are constitutional bodies because they are provided for in the Constitution of India. NITI Aayog was created by a government resolution and is not a constitutional body.
Q16. Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?
Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of independent India in 1947. The other options held different important roles in the freedom movement and early Indian polity.
Q17. Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?
Answer: President
In India, the President is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces as per the Constitution. The President holds this position as the ceremonial head of the state.
Q18. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
Answer: President
The Chief Election Commissioner of India is appointed by the President of India. This is a constitutional appointment under the framework governing the Election Commission.
Q19. Which is the official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: Tamil
Tamil is the official language of Tamil Nadu. The other options are official or major languages of other regions, not Tamil Nadu.
Q20. In which year was the Constitution of India adopted?
Answer: 1949
The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949. It came into force later, on 26 January 1950. Hence, the correct option is 1949.
Q21. Who was India’s first woman President?
Answer: Pratibha Patil
Pratibha Patil was the first woman President of India. She served as the 12th President from 2007 to 2012.
Q22. Which Indian President was known as the 'People’s President'?
Answer: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was popularly called the 'People’s President' because of his humble nature, accessibility, and strong connection with the public, especially youth. He served as the 11th President of India.
Q23. Who was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?
Answer: Sarojini Naidu
Sarojini Naidu was the first woman Governor of an Indian state. She served as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh.
Q24. Who is the Chief Election Commissioner of India as of 2024?
Answer: Rajiv Kumar
Rajiv Kumar served as the Chief Election Commissioner of India in 2024. The other options are former Election Commissioners or CECs from earlier periods.
Q25. Who was the first female President of India?
Answer: Pratibha Patil
Pratibha Patil was the first female President of India. She served as the 12th President from 2007 to 2012.
Q26. Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: B. R. Ambedkar
B. R. Ambedkar is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution because he was the chairman of the Drafting Committee. He played the key role in framing the Constitution of India.
Q27. Who was the first President of independent India?
Answer: Rajendra Prasad
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of independent India and also the first President of the Republic of India. He served from 1950 to 1962.