Who is regarded as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, as Chairman of the Drafting Committee, is widely regarded as the Father of the Indian Constitution.
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On which date did the Constitution of India come into force?
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The Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950, a date now celebrated as Republic Day.
On which date was the Constitution of India adopted by the Constituent Assembly?
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The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India on 26 November 1949, though it came into force later.
Who was the first President of India?
Correct answer: A
Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as the first President of India, from 1950 to 1962.
Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
Correct answer: B
Jawaharlal Nehru served as India's first Prime Minister, from 1947 to 1964.
How many Fundamental Rights are currently guaranteed under the Indian Constitution?
Correct answer: A
The Indian Constitution originally guaranteed seven Fundamental Rights; the Right to Property was removed in 1978, leaving six.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
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Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution is known as the 'Right to Constitutional Remedies'?
Correct answer: D
Article 32 empowers citizens to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights, and was called the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution by Dr. Ambedkar.
Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Correct answer: B
Part IV of the Constitution (Articles 36 to 51) contains the Directive Principles of State Policy.
Who is the ceremonial head of the Indian state?
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The President of India is the ceremonial (constitutional) head of state, while the Prime Minister heads the government.
How many members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha?
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The President can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha, typically individuals with expertise in art, literature, science, and social service.
What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as originally envisaged in the Constitution?
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The Constitution originally provided for a maximum Lok Sabha strength of 552 members, including nominated members.
Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
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The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India.
What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Lok Sabha?
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A person must be at least 25 years old to be eligible for membership of the Lok Sabha.
What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha?
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A person must be at least 30 years old to be eligible for membership of the Rajya Sabha.
Which body is described as the 'Guardian of the Constitution' of India?
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The Supreme Court of India is often referred to as the Guardian of the Constitution, as it has the power of judicial review.
How many schedules did the Indian Constitution originally contain?
Correct answer: B
The Constitution of India originally had eight schedules; more have been added subsequently through amendments.
From which country's constitution did India borrow the concept of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Correct answer: D
India borrowed the concept of Directive Principles of State Policy from the Constitution of Ireland.
From which country's constitution did India borrow the concept of Fundamental Rights?
Correct answer: C
The concept of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution was largely inspired by the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution.
Who is known as the 'Iron Man of India' for his role in the political integration of princely states?
Correct answer: B
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as the 'Iron Man of India' for successfully integrating over 500 princely states into the Indian Union.
Which constitutional amendment is commonly referred to as the 'Mini Constitution' due to its extensive changes?
Correct answer: C
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 made sweeping changes to the Constitution and is often called the 'Mini Constitution'.
Which authority conducts elections to the Parliament and State Legislatures in India?
Correct answer: A
The Election Commission of India is the constitutional body responsible for administering elections in the country.
What is the term of office of the President of India?
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The President of India holds office for a term of five years, and is eligible for re-election.
Which house of the Indian Parliament is known as the permanent house that cannot be dissolved?
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The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution, unlike the Lok Sabha.
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
Correct answer: D
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee responsible for preparing the draft of the Indian Constitution.