50 GK Questions on Indian Constitution for UPSC with Answers

The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the land, laying out its framework, fundamental rights, duties, and governance structures. Adopted by the Constituent Assembly in 1949 and in force from January 26, 1950, it balances federalism with a strong centre and integrates Directive Principles with Fundamental Rights. This 50-question interactive quiz is tailored for UPSC and SSC aspirants—test your grasp on articles, schedules, amendments, bodies, and key provisions!

50 GK Questions on Indian Constitution for UPSC with Answers

1. Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution”?

• A. B. R. Ambedkar
• B. Jawaharlal Nehru
• C. Mahatma Gandhi
• D. Sardar Patel

2. In which year was the Constitution of India adopted?

• A. 1950
• B. 1948
• C. 1949
• D. 1951

3. When did the Constitution of India come into force?

• A. 15 August 1947
• B. 26 November 1949
• C. 1 May 1950
• D. 26 January 1950

4. How many articles did the Constitution originally contain?

• A. 395
• B. 395
• C. 365
• D. 405

5. How many Schedules were there in the original Constitution?

• A. 5
• B. 10
• C. 8
• D. 12

6. Which phrase begins the Preamble to the Constitution?

• A. “We, the people of India…”
• B. “In the name of the sovereign…”
• C. “To secure to all citizens…”
• D. “Whereas India…”

7. Who was the first Chief Justice of India?

• A. Harilal J. Kania
• B. M. Patanjali Sastri
• C. Mehr Chand Mahajan
• D. Y. V. Chandrachud

8. Fundamental Rights are enshrined in which Part of the Constitution?

• A. Part II
• B. Part IV
• C. Part III
• D. Part V

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9. Directive Principles of State Policy appear in which Part?

• A. Part IV
• B. Part V
• C. Part III
• D. Part VI

10. How many Parts did the original Constitution have?

• A. 19
• B. 21
• C. 20
• D. 22

11. Which Article abolishes untouchability?

• A. Article 15
• B. Article 16
• C. Article 17
• D. Article 18

12. Right to Education was inserted by which Amendment?

• A. 82nd
• B. 86th
• C. 61st
• D. 42nd

13. Which Article guarantees freedom of religion?

• A. Article 25
• B. Article 19
• C. Article 21
• D. Article 32

14. The power of judicial review is expressly provided under which Article?

• A. Article 32
• B. Article 226
• C. Article 227
• D. None explicitly

15. Which body resolves disputes between states?

• A. Supreme Court in original jurisdiction
• B. Inter-State Council
• C. Union Cabinet
• D. Parliament

16. Fundamental Duties were added by which Amendment?

• A. 42nd
• B. 44th
• C. 42nd
• D. 52nd

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17. The amendment procedure of the Constitution is laid down in which Article?

• A. Article 368
• B. Article 361
• C. Article 324
• D. Article 356

18. Which schedule deals with allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha?

• A. Schedule V
• B. Schedule IV
• C. Schedule VI
• D. Schedule I

19. Who appoints the Election Commissioners?

• A. President on PM’s advice
• B. President
• C. Parliament
• D. Chief Election Commissioner

20. India’s form of government is described as?

• A. Unitary
• B. Federal
• C. Federal with a strong Centre
• D. Parliamentary Executive

21. The term of office of the Vice President is?

• A. 5 years
• B. 4 years
• C. 6 years
• D. Until age 65

22. Which Article provides for President’s Rule?

• A. Article 358
• B. Article 356
• C. Article 360
• D. Article 354

23. The concept of “Judicial Independence” is ensured by which Articles?

• A. Articles 124–147
• B. Articles 226–231
• C. Articles 124–147
• D. Articles 300–304

24. Which Article deals with abolition of titles?

• A. Article 17
• B. Article 18
• C. Article 19
• D. Article 18

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25. Which part of the Constitution deals with the Union Judiciary?

• A. Part IV
• B. Part V
• C. Part V
• D. Part VI

26. The basic structure doctrine was propounded in which case?

• A. Kesavananda Bharati
• B. Golaknath
• C. Minerva Mills
• D. S. R. Bommai

27. The right to property was removed from Fundamental Rights by which Amendment?

• A. 44th
• B. 44th
• C. 42nd
• D. 52nd

28. Which Article allows the Parliament to make laws for Scheduled Tribes?

• A. Article 330
• B. Article 331
• C. Article 244
• D. Article 332

29. How many times has the Constitution been amended up to the 100th Amendment?

• A. 99
• B. 101
• C. 95
• D. 100

30. Which Article deals with uniform civil code?

• A. Article 44
• B. Article 45
• C. Article 46
• D. Article 47

31. Which body adjudicates on election disputes of President/Vice-President?

• A. Supreme Court bench of three judges
• B. Supreme Court
• C. High Court
• D. Parliament

32. Which Article provides for the right to constitutional remedies?

• A. Article 32
• B. Article 33
• C. Article 32
• D. Article 34

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33. Which amendment introduced GST in India?

• A. 100th
• B. 101st
• C. 99th
• D. 101st

34. Which Article provides for reservation in employment for SC/ST?

• A. Article 16(4)
• B. Article 15(4)
• C. Article 330
• D. Article 332

35. Which Article declares India a secular state?

• A. Article 14
• B. Article 25
• C. Article 28
• D. Article 330

36. Which Article mandates free legal aid?

• A. Article 21
• B. Article 39A
• C. Article 39A
• D. Article 47

37. Who presides over joint sitting of Parliament?

• A. President
• B. Vice-President
• C. Lok Sabha Speaker
• D. Lok Sabha Speaker

38. The concept of “Basic Structure” cannot be amended—this was reaffirmed in which case?

• A. Minerva Mills
• B. IR Coelho
• C. Golaknath
• D. Kesavananda Bharati

39. Which Article provides for anti-defection law?

• A. Article 101
• B. Article 102(2)
• C. Article 103
• D. Article 105

40. The 42nd Amendment is known as?

• A. Mini Constitution
• B. National Emergency Amendment
• C. Mini Constitution
• D. Fundamental Duties Amendment

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41. Where is the provisional Parliament building located?

• A. North Avenue
• B. Central Secretariat
• C. Sansad Marg
• D. Raisina Hill

42. Which Article provides for the Official Language of the Union?

• A. Article 343
• B. Article 345
• C. Article 351
• D. Article 349

43. The President’s power to promulgate ordinances is under which Article?

• A. Article 352
• B. Article 353
• C. Article 354
• D. Article 123

44. Which Article empowers High Courts to issue writs?

• A. Article 32
• B. Article 33
• C. Article 226
• D. Article 227

45. The power of Parliament to amend the Constitution is subject to which doctrine?

• A. Federal Doctrine
• B. Basic Structure Doctrine
• C. Rule of Law
• D. Parliamentary Sovereignty

46. Which Article provides for the oath of office for the President?

• A. Article 60
• B. Article 61
• C. Article 62
• D. Article 63

47. Who is the guardian of the Constitution?

• A. President
• B. Supreme Court
• C. Parliament
• D. Attorney General

48. Which Article allows the President to declare national emergency?

• A. Article 352
• B. Article 356
• C. Article 352
• D. Article 360

49. The oath administered to judges of the Supreme Court is prescribed by which Article?

• A. Article 123
• B. Article 133
• C. Article 145
• D. Article 144

50. Which Article provides for impeachment of the President?

• A. Article 61
• B. Article 62
• C. Article 63
• D. Article 64