50 GK Questions on Indian Constitution and Its Features with Interactive Quiz
The Constitution of India is the supreme law defining the framework of government, citizens’ rights, and duties. Enacted on 26 January 1950, it blends federalism with a strong centre, enshrines Fundamental Rights, and outlines Directive Principles for state policy. From special provisions for tribal areas to emergency powers, its 395 articles and 8 schedules cover diverse aspects of governance. Test your knowledge of its features, structure, and key provisions with this 50-question interactive quiz!
50 GK Questions on the Indian Constitution and Its Features
1. When was the Constitution of India adopted?
- A. 26 November 1949
- B. 26 January 1950
- C. 15 August 1947
- D. 26 November 1950
2. Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
- A. Jawaharlal Nehru
- B. Sardar Patel
- C. B. R. Ambedkar
- D. Rajendra Prasad
3. How many parts did the original Constitution have?
- A. 20
- B. 22
- C. 24
- D. 26
4. How many articles were there in the original Constitution?
- A. 395
- B. 400
- C. 360
- D. 390
5. How many schedules did the original Constitution include?
- A. 8
- B. 10
- C. 12
- D. 6
6. The Preamble declares India to be a:
- A. Sovereign Democratic Republic
- B. Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
- C. Socialist Secular Republic
- D. Democratic Republic
7. Fundamental Rights are enshrined in which Part of the Constitution?
- A. Part II
- B. Part III
- C. Part IV
- D. Part V
8. How many Fundamental Duties are listed?
- A. 10
- B. 12
- C. 8
- D. 6
9. Fundamental Duties were added by which Amendment?
- A. 42nd
- B. 44th
- C. 61st
- D. 86th
10. Directive Principles of State Policy appear in which Part?
- A. Part III
- B. Part IV
- C. Part V
- D. Part VI
11. Part IVA of the Constitution contains:
- A. Fundamental Duties
- B. Directive Principles
- C. Fundamental Rights
- D. Emergency Provisions
12. Which Article deals with the amendment procedure?
- A. Article 352
- B. Article 356
- C. Article 368
- D. Article 370
13. Emergency provisions are contained in which Part?
- A. Part XV
- B. Part XVI
- C. Part XVIII
- D. Part XX
14. Article 352 pertains to:
- A. President’s Rule
- B. National Emergency
- C. Financial Emergency
- D. State Emergency
15. Article 370 granted special status to:
- A. Jammu & Kashmir
- B. Ladakh
- C. Punjab
- D. Manipur
16. The Fourth Schedule deals with:
- A. High Court appointments
- B. Union-State financial relations
- C. Allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha
- D. Official languages
17. The Sixth Schedule deals with:
- A. Distribution of seats in Lok Sabha
- B. Fundamental Rights
- C. Administration of tribal areas
- D. Directive Principles
18. The Seventh Schedule contains:
- A. Emergency provisions
- B. Union, State & Concurrent Lists
- C. Fundamental Duties
- D. Preamble
19. How many subjects are there in the Concurrent List?
- A. 47
- B. 97
- C. 56
- D. 32
20. Official languages are listed in which Schedule?
- A. Sixth
- B. Seventh
- C. Eighth
- D. Ninth
21. Originally, how many languages were in the Eighth Schedule?
- A. 14
- B. 16
- C. 18
- D. 22
22. The Right to Property was a Fundamental Right under Article:
- A. Article 30
- B. Article 31
- C. Article 32
- D. Article 33
23. The Right to Constitutional Remedies is provided by Article:
- A. Article 31
- B. Article 32
- C. Article 33
- D. Article 34
24. Abolition of Untouchability is under Article:
- A. Article 16
- B. Article 17
- C. Article 18
- D. Article 19
25. The Right to Education was inserted by the ______ Amendment.
- A. 42nd
- B. 61st
- C. 86th
- D. 91st
26. Abolition of Titles is covered under Article:
- A. Article 17
- B. Article 18
- C. Article 19
- D. Article 20
27. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
- A. Parliament
- B. President
- C. Prime Minister
- D. Supreme Court
28. Proclamation of President’s Rule is under Article:
- A. Article 352
- B. Article 356
- C. Article 360
- D. Article 370
29. How many houses does the Indian Parliament have?
- A. One
- B. Two
- C. Three
- D. Four
30. The Third Schedule prescribes:
- A. Allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha
- B. Forms of Oaths and Affirmations
- C. Union-State legislative lists
- D. Directive Principles
31. The Ninth Schedule protects laws from judicial review and mainly covers:
- A. Administration of tribal areas
- B. Land reforms and agrarian laws
- C. Anti-defection
- D. Municipal administration
32. The Tenth Schedule deals with:
- A. Panchayats
- B. Land reforms
- C. Official languages
- D. Anti-defection
33. The Eleventh Schedule relates to:
- A. Panchayats
- B. Municipalities
- C. Tribal areas
- D. Fundamental Duties
34. The Twelfth Schedule pertains to:
- A. Panchayats
- B. Municipalities
- C. Anti-defection
- D. Official languages
35. The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is:
- A. 530
- B. 545
- C. 552
- D. 560
36. Who is the custodian of the Constitution?
- A. Supreme Court
- B. Parliament
- C. President
- D. Prime Minister
37. Directive Principles are non-justiciable under Article:
- A. Article 36
- B. Article 37
- C. Article 38
- D. Article 39
38. Right to Property ceased to be a Fundamental Right by the ______ Amendment.
- A. 42nd
- B. 44th
- C. 46th
- D. 48th
39. Article 38 directs the State to:
- A. Secure Fundamental Rights
- B. Promote the welfare of the people
- C. Abolish untouchability
- D. Enforce DPSP
40. Article 40 directs the State to organise:
- A. Village courts
- B. Village Panchayats
- C. Municipal bodies
- D. Cooperative societies
41. Uniform Civil Code is provided for in Article:
- A. Article 42
- B. Article 43
- C. Article 44
- D. Article 45
42. Fundamental Duties are enumerated in Article:
- A. Article 50A
- B. Article 51A
- C. Article 52A
- D. Article 53A
43. Freedom of religion is guaranteed by Article:
- A. Article 24
- B. Article 25
- C. Article 26
- D. Article 27
44. The Right to Equality is enshrined in Article:
- A. Article 12
- B. Article 14
- C. Article 16
- D. Article 17
45. Freedom of speech and expression is under Article:
- A. Article 18
- B. Article 19
- C. Article 20
- D. Article 21
46. The Right to Life and Personal Liberty is guaranteed by Article:
- A. Article 19
- B. Article 20
- C. Article 21
- D. Article 22
47. Protection in respect of conviction for offences is provided under Article:
- A. Article 19
- B. Article 20
- C. Article 21
- D. Article 22
48. Article 324 establishes the:
- A. Election Commission of India
- B. Supreme Court of India
- C. President of India
- D. Attorney General of India
49. Who presides over a joint sitting of Parliament?
- A. President
- B. Prime Minister
- C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
- D. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
50. Which Amendment granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions?
- A. 72nd Amendment
- B. 73rd Amendment
- C. 74th Amendment
- D. 75th Amendment
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