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CONSTITUTION OF INDIA
Module 1
1. What is the primary purpose of a Constitution?
A. To elect the government
B. To establish diplomatic relations
C. To define the structure and powers of government
D. To provide education policies
Answer: C. To define the structure and powers of government

2. The term "Constitution" refers to:

A. A collection of laws related to environment
B. A document that contains fundamental principles of a nation
C. A list of government employees
D. A set of judicial decisions
Answer: B. A document that contains fundamental principles of a nation

3. Which of the following best describes a Constitution?

A. A record of a country’s economic policies
B. A body of laws created by the judiciary
C. A framework for the political governance of a country
D. A list of cultural festivals
Answer: C. A framework for the political governance of a country

4. The Constitution is important because:

A. It helps people in shopping
B. It limits the powers of the government
C. It decides sports rules
D. It changes every year
Answer: B. It limits the powers of the government

5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Constitution?

A. It is the supreme law of the land
B. It outlines citizens' rights and duties
C. It provides rules for international trade
D. It establishes the structure of government
Answer: C. It provides rules for international trade

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6. A written Constitution is:
A. Unchangeable under any circumstances
B. A formally codified document outlining laws and principles
C. Only relevant in monarchies
D. A temporary agreement between politicians
Answer: B. A formally codified document outlining laws and principles

7. The Constitution of a country is considered supreme because:

A. It can be ignored during emergencies
B. It is enforced only by the military
C. All laws and government actions must conform to it
D. It is older than any other document
Answer: C. All laws and government actions must conform to it
8. When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
A. 26th January 1950
B. 15th August 1947
C. 9th December 1946
D. 26th November 1949
Answer: C. 9th December 1946

9. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: D. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

10. The Indian Constitution was adopted on:

A. 15th August 1947
B. 26th January 1950
C. 26th November 1949
D. 9th December 1946
Answer: C. 26th November 1949

11. The Indian Constitution came into effect on:

A. 26th January 1950
B. 15th August 1947
C. 26th November 1949
D. 26th January 1949
Answer: A. 26th January 1950

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12. Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. C. Rajagopalachari
Answer: B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

13. How many members were there in the Constituent Assembly after the partition of
India?
A. 389
B. 299
C. 245
D. 310
Answer: B. 299

14. The objective resolution, which became the basis of the Preamble, was moved by:
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Sardar Patel
D. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: B. Jawaharlal Nehru

15. How long did it take to frame the Indian Constitution?

A. 2 years 11 months 18 days
B. 3 years 2 months 5 days
C. 2 years 5 months 10 days
D. 1 year 11 months 25 days
Answer: A. 2 years 11 months 18 days

16. Which of the following influenced the Indian Constitution the most?
A. American Constitution
B. British Constitution
C. Russian Constitution
D. French Constitution
Answer: B. British Constitution

17. Who was known as the ‘Father of the Indian Constitution’?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. Mahatma Gandhi

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D. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: D. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

18. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of which important committee of the
Constituent Assembly?
A. Union Powers Committee
B. Drafting Committee
C. Advisory Committee
D. Provincial Constitution Committee
Answer: B. Drafting Committee

19. What is Dr. B. R. Ambedkar popularly known as in the context of the Indian
Constitution?
A. Father of Indian Democracy
B. Father of Indian Politics
C. Father of Indian Constitution
D. Architect of Indian Law
Answer: C. Father of Indian Constitution

20. On which date was Dr. B. R. Ambedkar appointed Chairman of the Drafting
Committee?
A. 26th January 1950
B. 15th August 1947
C. 29th August 1947
D. 9th December 1946
Answer: C. 29th August 1947

21. Which of the following rights was strongly advocated by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar for the
protection of minorities?
A. Right to bear arms
B. Right to strike
C. Right to constitutional remedies
D. Right to vote
Answer: C. Right to constitutional remedies

22. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar believed that political democracy must be accompanied by:
A. Economic planning
B. Religious tolerance
C. Social and economic democracy
D. Nationalism
Answer: C. Social and economic democracy
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23. What was one of Ambedkar’s major concerns while drafting the Constitution?
A. Establishing monarchy
B. Abolishing state governments
C. Upliftment and equality for the depressed classes
D. Privatising the economy
Answer: C. Upliftment and equality for the depressed classes

24. Which Article of the Indian Constitution, considered the “heart and soul” by
Ambedkar, provides the right to constitutional remedies?
A. Article 21
B. Article 32
C. Article 14
D. Article 19
Answer: B. Article 32

25. Dr. Ambedkar emphasized the importance of which value in a democracy?

A. Speed
B. Discipline
C. Equality
D. Secrecy
Answer: C. Equality

26. Which social issue was central to Ambedkar's efforts both before and during the
framing of the Constitution?
A. Unemployment
B. Environmental protection
C. Caste discrimination
D. Border disputes
Answer: C. Caste discrimination

27. Dr. Ambedkar presented the final draft of the Indian Constitution to the Constituent
Assembly on:
A. 15th August 1947
B. 26th November 1949
C. 26th January 1950
D. 9th December 1946
Answer: B. 26th November 1949

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Requisite features of good or ideal constitution as an economical document
1. Which of the following is a key economic feature of an ideal constitution?
A. Judicial review
B. Secularism
C. Equitable distribution of wealth
D. Federal structure
Answer: C. Equitable distribution of wealth

2. An ideal constitution ensures economic justice by:

A. Promoting aristocracy
B. Ensuring monopolies remain unchecked
C. Providing equal access to resources and opportunities
D. Eliminating all forms of property ownership
Answer: C. Providing equal access to resources and opportunities

3. Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution aim to:

A. Limit economic intervention by the state
B. Promote economic liberalism
C. Establish a welfare state with economic justice
D. Abolish all private property
Answer: C. Establish a welfare state with economic justice

4. Which of the following is not a requisite economic feature of a good constitution?

A. Guaranteeing minimum wages
B. Promoting concentration of wealth
C. Supporting social welfare schemes
D. Ensuring access to education and health
Answer: B. Promoting concentration of wealth

5. A good economic constitution should address:

A. Only the needs of the rich
B. Only tax policies
C. Unemployment, poverty, and economic inequality
D. None of the above
Answer: C. Unemployment, poverty, and economic inequality

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6. The inclusion of fundamental rights related to economic freedom indicates:

A. A focus on judicial power
B. The absence of a welfare role for the state
C. A commitment to individual economic liberties
D. State ownership of all industries
Answer: C. A commitment to individual economic liberties

7. The constitution as an economic document serves to:

A. Empower only industrialists
B. Ignore agricultural development
C. Set the foundation for economic policies and social justice
D. Restrict the role of government in the economy
Answer: C. Set the foundation for economic policies and social justice

8. A good constitution balances:

A. Economic rights of a few over many
B. Freedom and exploitation
C. Individual liberty and collective welfare
D. Centralization and anarchy
Answer: C. Individual liberty and collective welfare

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Module 2
1. Which of the following is a salient feature of the Indian Constitution?
A. Absence of fundamental rights
B. Parliamentary system of government
C. Presidential form of government
D. No separation of powers
Answer: B. Parliamentary system of government

2. The Indian Constitution is known for being:

A. The shortest Constitution in the world
B. A rigid Constitution
C. A flexible Constitution
D. The longest written Constitution in the world
Answer: D. The longest written Constitution in the world

3. Which feature of the Indian Constitution indicates that India has a strong center?
A. Independent Judiciary
B. Distribution of powers in favor of the Centre
C. Fundamental Duties
D. Single citizenship
Answer: B. Distribution of powers in favor of the Centre

4. The Indian Constitution provides for a:

A. Unitary system
B. Federal system with unitary bias
C. Confederation of states
D. Complete decentralization of power
Answer: B. Federal system with unitary bias

5. Which of the following is NOT a salient feature of the Indian Constitution?

A. Secular State
B. Dual Citizenship
C. Fundamental Rights
D. Directive Principles of State Policy
Answer: B. Dual Citizenship

6. The Indian Constitution establishes:

A. A theocratic state
B. A religious state

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C. A secular state
D. A military state
Answer: C. A secular state

7. The concept of Fundamental Duties was added to the Constitution by:

A. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
B. 44th Amendment Act, 1978
C. 52nd Amendment Act, 1985
D. 61st Amendment Act, 1989
Answer: A. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

8. Which feature ensures that no person is above the law in India?

A. Parliamentary system
B. Rule of Law
C. Judicial review
D. Sovereignty
Answer: B. Rule of Law

9. Which part of the Indian Constitution reflects the ideals of justice, liberty, equality,
and fraternity?
A. Part I
B. Part III
C. Preamble
D. Part IV
Answer: C. Preamble

10. The Indian Constitution is partly rigid and partly flexible. This means:
A. It cannot be amended
B. It can be amended only by the President
C. Some parts can be amended easily and others require a special procedure
D. It is automatically updated
Answer: C. Some parts can be amended easily and others require a special procedure

11. Which of the following words is NOT mentioned in the Preamble of the Indian
Constitution?
A. Sovereign
B. Socialist
C. Federal
D. Secular
Answer: C. Federal

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12. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was adopted on:

A. 26th January 1950
B. 15th August 1947
C. 26th November 1949
D. 9th December 1946
Answer: C. 26th November 1949

13. Who described the Preamble as the “Identity card of the Constitution”?
[ NOT EXPLAINED]
A. B. R. Ambedkar
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. N. A. Palkhivala
D. Thakur Dass Bhargava
Answer: C. N. A. Palkhivala

14. The words “Socialist”, “Secular” and “Integrity” were added to the Preamble by:
A. 44th Amendment
B. 42nd Amendment
C. 52nd Amendment
D. 73rd Amendment
Answer: B. 42nd Amendment

15. The Preamble declares India to be a:

A. Federal, Socialist, Monarchy
B. Sovereign, Democratic, Federal State
C. Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
D. Sovereign, Communist, Republic
Answer: C. Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic

16. Which of the following ideals is not mentioned in the Preamble?

A. Justice
B. Liberty
C. Equality
D. Prosperity
Answer: D. Prosperity

17. What type of justice is promised in the Preamble?

A. Political
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B. Economic
C. Social
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above

18. The Preamble of the Constitution is based on the objectives resolution moved by:
A. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B. Sardar Patel
C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: D. Jawaharlal Nehru

19. The Preamble is a part of the Constitution according to the Supreme Court's ruling
in which case?
A. Minerva Mills Case
B. Golaknath Case
C. Kesavananda Bharati Case
D. Berubari Union Case
Answer: C. Kesavananda Bharati Case

20. The phrase “We, the People of India…” in the Preamble signifies:
A. The monarchy in India
B. The military rule in India
C. The ultimate authority of the people
D. The power of the President
Answer: C. The ultimate authority of the people

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Module 3
1. Fundamental Rights are enshrined in which part of the Indian Constitution?
A. Part I
B. Part II
C. Part III
D. Part IV
Answer: C. Part III

2. Which Article is known as the "heart and soul" of the Constitution by Dr. B. R.
Ambedkar?
A. Article 14
B. Article 21
C. Article 19
D. Article 32
Answer: D. Article 32

3. What is the main purpose of Fundamental Rights?

A. To empower the government
B. To protect the rights of ministers
C. To safeguard individual liberty and ensure equality
D. To create economic plans
Answer: C. To safeguard individual liberty and ensure equality

4. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right?

A. Right to Equality
B. Right to Property
C. Right to Freedom
D. Right to Constitutional Remedies
Answer: B. Right to Property
(Note: It was a Fundamental Right earlier but was removed by the 44th Amendment in 1978.)

5. How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution as of

now?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Answer: A. 6

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6. Which Fundamental Right protects against untouchability?
A. Right to Freedom
B. Right to Equality
C. Right against Exploitation
D. Cultural and Educational Rights
Answer: B. Right to Equality
(Specifically Article 17)

7. Cultural and Educational Rights are provided under which Articles?

A. Articles 29 and 30
B. Articles 15 and 16
C. Articles 19 and 20
D. Articles 25 and 26
Answer: A. Articles 29 and 30

8. Which Fundamental Right is available only to citizens and not to foreigners?

A. Right to Equality
B. Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
C. Right to Life and Liberty
D. Right against Exploitation
Answer: B. Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression

Fundamental Duties

9. Fundamental Duties are incorporated in which part of the Constitution?

A. Part II
B. Part III
C. Part IV
D. Part IVA
Answer: D. Part IVA

10. Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by which Amendment?

A. 44th Amendment
B. 40th Amendment
C. 42nd Amendment
D. 52nd Amendment
Answer: C. 42nd Amendment

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11. How many Fundamental Duties are mentioned in the Constitution currently?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 9
Answer: B. 11
(The 11th duty was added by the 86th Amendment in 2002)

12. Fundamental Duties are inspired by the Constitution of:

A. United States
B. United Kingdom
C. Russia (formerly USSR)
D. France
Answer: C. Russia (formerly USSR)

13. One of the Fundamental Duties is:

A. Right to Education
B. To protect and improve the natural environment
C. Right to Vote
D. Freedom of Press
Answer: B. To protect and improve the natural environment

14. Which of the following is true about Fundamental Duties?

A. They are legally enforceable
B. They are only for the government
C. They are moral obligations
D. They are optional for citizens
Answer: C. They are moral obligations

15. The Fundamental Duty added by the 86th Amendment relates to:
A. Paying taxes
B. Promoting international peace
C. Providing education to children
D. Preserving historical monuments
Answer: C. Providing education to children
(Specifically, duty of parents to provide education to children aged 6–14)

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DPSP
1. The Directive Principles of State Policy are mentioned in which part of the Indian
Constitution?
A. Part II
B. Part III
C. Part IV
D. Part IVA
Answer: C. Part IV

2. The DPSPs are inspired by the Constitution of:

A. USA
B. UK
C. Ireland
D. Germany
Answer: C. Ireland

3. Which Articles of the Indian Constitution contain the Directive Principles of State
Policy?
A. Articles 36 to 51
B. Articles 14 to 35
C. Articles 12 to 24
D. Articles 51A to 52
Answer: A. Articles 36 to 51

4. What is the nature of the Directive Principles?

A. Justiciable
B. Enforceable by courts
C. Non-justiciable
D. Mandatory
Answer: C. Non-justiciable

5. The Directive Principles aim to establish:

A. Political democracy
B. Social and economic democracy
C. Religious supremacy
D. Military power
Answer: B. Social and economic democracy

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6. Which of the following is a Directive Principle?

A. Right to Equality
B. Equal pay for equal work
C. Freedom of Speech
D. Right to Life
Answer: B. Equal pay for equal work

7. The Directive Principles can be classified into how many broad categories?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: B. 3
(Socialist, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual)

8. "Promotion of international peace and security" is mentioned under which Article?

A. Article 40
B. Article 41
C. Article 51
D. Article 43
Answer: C. Article 51

9. Which Directive Principle reflects Gandhian ideology?

A. Equal justice and free legal aid
B. Promotion of cottage industries
C. Uniform civil code
D. Separation of powers
Answer: B. Promotion of cottage industries

10. Which one of the following Directive Principles was added by the 42nd Amendment
Act, 1976?
A. Living wage for workers
B. Free legal aid
C. Protection of monuments
D. Uniform civil code
Answer: B. Free legal aid

11. The implementation of DPSPs depends upon:

A. Fundamental Rights

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B. Executive Orders
C. The will of the courts
D. The resources and political will of the state
Answer: D. The resources and political will of the state

12. Which Directive Principle directs the state to provide early childhood care and
education?
A. Article 39A
B. Article 45
C. Article 47
D. Article 43A
Answer: B. Article 45

13. Uniform Civil Code is mentioned in which Article of the Constitution?

A. Article 44
B. Article 45
C. Article 39
D. Article 51
Answer: A. Article 44

14. Directive Principles are meant to be:

A. Enforced by police
B. Political slogans
C. Guidelines for the state to achieve social and economic welfare
D. Fixed rights for citizens
Answer: C. Guidelines for the state to achieve social and economic welfare

15. Which of the following statements is true about DPSPs?

A. They override Fundamental Rights
B. They are superior to Fundamental Duties
C. They are not enforceable in any court
D. They are legally binding
Answer: C. They are not enforceable in any court

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Module 4
I. Union Legislature (Parliament)
1. The Indian Parliament consists of:
A. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha and President
C. Rajya Sabha and President
D. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President
Answer: D. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President

2. The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is:

A. 500
B. 545
C. 552
D. 560
Answer: C. 552

3. The Rajya Sabha is also known as:

A. Lower House
B. House of the People
C. Upper House
D. National Assembly
Answer: C. Upper House

4. Who is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha?

A. President of India
B. Vice-President of India
C. Prime Minister
D. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: D. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

5. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairperson of:

A. Lok Sabha
B. Supreme Court
C. Rajya Sabha
D. Election Commission
Answer: C. Rajya Sabha

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II. Union Executive

6. The real executive power in India is exercised by the:
A. President
B. Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
C. Governor
D. Chief Justice
Answer: B. Prime Minister and Council of Ministers

7. Who is the head of the State in India?

A. Chief Minister
B. Prime Minister
C. President
D. Vice-President
Answer: C. President

8. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?

A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. President
D. Supreme Court
Answer: C. President

9. The term of the President of India is:

A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. 7 years
Answer: B. 5 years

10. The President can declare emergency under which Article?

A. Article 352
B. Article 365
C. Article 360
D. Article 370
Answer: A. Article 352

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III. Judiciary (Supreme Court)

11. The Supreme Court of India is the:
A. Highest civil court only
B. Highest criminal court only
C. Highest constitutional court
D. District court
Answer: C. Highest constitutional court

12. Who was the first Chief Justice of India?

A. H. J. Kania
B. M. Patanjali Sastri
C. B. R. Ambedkar
D. R. S. Pathak
Answer: A. H. J. Kania

13. The Supreme Court of India consists of a Chief Justice and a maximum of:
A. 20 judges
B. 25 judges
C. 34 judges
D. 35 judges
Answer: C. 34 judges
(As per the 2019 amendment)

14. Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the:

A. Prime Minister
B. Lok Sabha
C. President
D. Chief Justice
Answer: C. President

15. The tenure of a Supreme Court judge is until the age of:
A. 60
B. 62
C. 65
D. 70
Answer: C. 65

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I. State Legislature
1. The State Legislature in India may be:
A. Bicameral only
B. Unicameral only
C. Unicameral or Bicameral
D. Only advisory in nature
Answer: C. Unicameral or Bicameral

2. The lower house of a state legislature is called:

A. Legislative Council
B. State Assembly
C. Rajya Sabha
D. Lok Sabha
Answer: B. State Assembly (also known as Vidhan Sabha)

3. The members of the Legislative Assembly are directly elected by:

A. Members of Parliament
B. Governor
C. People of the State
D. Chief Minister
Answer: C. People of the State

4. The maximum term of a State Legislative Assembly is:

A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. Depends on the state
Answer: B. 5 years

5. The upper house of a state legislature (where it exists) is called:

A. Vidhan Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. Rajya Sabha
D. Vidhan Parishad
Answer: D. Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council)

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II. State Executive

6. Who is the constitutional head of a state in India?
A. Chief Minister
B. Governor
C. Home Minister
D. Speaker
Answer: B. Governor

7. The real executive power at the state level is exercised by the:

A. President
B. Governor
C. Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
D. Speaker
Answer: C. Chief Minister and Council of Ministers

8. The Governor of a state is appointed by the:

A. Chief Minister
B. State Legislature
C. Prime Minister
D. President of India
Answer: D. President of India

9. The Chief Minister is appointed by the:

A. President
B. Speaker of the Assembly
C. Governor
D. Prime Minister
Answer: C. Governor

10. The Chief Minister is:

A. Head of the State
B. Head of the Judiciary
C. Head of the Executive at the state level
D. Head of the Civil Services
Answer: C. Head of the Executive at the state level

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III. State Judiciary (High Court)

11. The highest court in a state is the:
A. Supreme Court
B. District Court
C. High Court
D. Sessions Court
Answer: C. High Court

12. The judges of a High Court are appointed by the:

A. Chief Minister
B. State Governor
C. President of India
D. Prime Minister
Answer: C. President of India

13. The retirement age of High Court judges is:

A. 58 years
B. 60 years
C. 62 years
D. 65 years
Answer: C. 62 years

14. The High Court has jurisdiction over:

A. Only criminal cases
B. Only civil cases
C. Both civil and criminal cases
D. Only constitutional matters
Answer: C. Both civil and criminal cases

15. A state can have:

A. Only one High Court
B. No High Court
C. A common High Court with another state
D. Only circuit courts
Answer: C. A common High Court with another state
(E.g., Punjab & Haryana share one in Chandigarh)

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Cases that shaped indias financial landscape and the case studies
includes the banning of diesel engines cars and demonetisation,
Aadhaar,,

1. The Supreme Court verdict on which of the following allowed limited use of Aadhaar
for welfare schemes?
A. Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2018)
B. Minerva Mills v. Union of India
C. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
D. Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain
Answer: A. Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2018)

2. Which of the following was a major objective cited for the 2016 demonetisation in
India?
A. Population control
B. Reducing inflation
C. Curbing black money and counterfeit currency
D. Promoting foreign investment
Answer: C. Curbing black money and counterfeit currency

3. The ban on diesel vehicles with engines above 2000cc in Delhi-NCR was ordered by:
A. Ministry of Finance
B. Supreme Court of India
C. National Green Tribunal (NGT)
D. Election Commission of India
Answer: C. National Green Tribunal (NGT)

4. Aadhaar was initially rolled out as:

A. A financial investment scheme
B. A social security number for tax purposes only
C. A biometric-based identity project for targeted subsidies
D. A digital currency platform
Answer: C. A biometric-based identity project for targeted subsidies

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5. The demonetisation policy of 2016 led to the withdrawal of which currency notes?
A. ₹200 and ₹500
B. ₹500 and ₹1000
C. ₹100 and ₹2000
D. ₹50 and ₹100
Answer: B. ₹500 and ₹1000

6. Which constitutional article was debated extensively during the Aadhaar judgment
for its link to the Right to Privacy?
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. Article 25
Answer: C. Article 21

7. One of the economic outcomes of the diesel vehicle ban was:

A. A surge in diesel vehicle sales
B. A decline in urban air quality
C. A shift towards electric and petrol vehicles
D. An increase in road tax revenues
Answer: C. A shift towards electric and petrol vehicles

8. In the Aadhaar verdict, the court upheld its use for:

A. Voter ID verification
B. Linking with bank accounts and mobile numbers
C. Delivery of government subsidies and welfare
D. Mandatory for all financial transactions
Answer: C. Delivery of government subsidies and welfare

9. Which body conducted the audit and evaluation of demonetisation’s impact on the
Indian economy?
A. Reserve Bank of India
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
D. NITI Aayog
Answer: C. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)

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10. One of the criticisms of Aadhaar was:

A. It replaced all taxes
B. It allowed only rural citizens to access subsidies
C. Concerns over data privacy and surveillance
D. It was not available in regional languages
Answer: C. Concerns over data privacy and surveillance

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Module 5
73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) – Panchayati Raj
1. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act relates to:
A. Urban local bodies
B. Panchayati Raj system
C. Cooperative societies
D. Interstate relations
Answer: B. Panchayati Raj system

2. The 73rd Amendment added which part to the Indian Constitution?

A. Part VIII
B. Part IX
C. Part X
D. Part IXA
Answer: B. Part IX

3. Panchayati Raj institutions operate at how many levels?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: C. Three
(Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad)

4. The 73rd Amendment made which article compulsory for establishing Panchayats?
A. Article 243
B. Article 280
C. Article 368
D. Article 370
Answer: A. Article 243

5. Which schedule of the Constitution was added by the 73rd Amendment?

A. 9th Schedule
B. 10th Schedule
C. 11th Schedule
D. 12th Schedule
Answer: C. 11th Schedule

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74th Constitutional Amendment (1992) – Urban Local Bodies

6. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act deals with:
A. Panchayati Raj
B. Urban local self-government
C. Interstate trade
D. Emergency provisions
Answer: B. Urban local self-government

7. The 74th Amendment added which part to the Constitution?

A. Part IXA
B. Part XA
C. Part VII
D. Part IX
Answer: A. Part IXA

8. The 74th Amendment added which schedule?

A. 10th
B. 11th
C. 12th
D. 13th
Answer: C. 12th Schedule
(Lists 18 functions of urban local bodies)

9. Which of the following is an urban local body?

A. Zila Parishad
B. Gram Sabha
C. Municipality
D. Panchayat Samiti
Answer: C. Municipality

10. Nagar Panchayats are formed for:

A. Rural areas
B. Tribal areas
C. Transitional areas
D. Urban slums
Answer: C. Transitional areas

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118th Constitutional Amendment (Proposed – not enacted)

11. The 118th Constitutional Amendment was related to:
A. Cooperative societies
B. Land reforms
C. Reservation in Manipur legislative assembly
D. Panchayati Raj in tribal areas
Answer: C. Reservation in Manipur legislative assembly

12. The 118th Amendment sought to provide special provisions for:

A. Scheduled Tribes in Assam
B. Hill Areas of Manipur
C. Cooperative Societies
D. Local Self-Government in Ladakh
Answer: B. Hill Areas of Manipur

EXTRA QUESTIONS : General on Democratic Decentralization

13. The concept of democratic decentralization was popularized in India by:
A. B. R. Ambedkar
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: C. Mahatma Gandhi

14. The main aim of democratic decentralization is to:

A. Strengthen central control
B. Provide dictatorship at the local level
C. Bring government closer to the people
D. Remove states' autonomy
Answer: C. Bring government closer to the people

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Fiscal Federalism (Articles 301–307 & Article 280)

1. Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the freedom of trade and
commerce throughout the country?
A. Article 280
B. Article 304
C. Article 301
D. Article 307
Answer: C. Article 301

2. What is the main function of the Finance Commission as per Article 280?
A. Judicial review of fiscal laws
B. Regulation of stock markets
C. Distribution of tax revenue between Centre and States
D. Control over GST Council
Answer: C. Distribution of tax revenue between Centre and States

3. Article 302 empowers Parliament to impose restrictions on trade and commerce in

the interest of:
A. Economic monopoly
B. Political competition
C. Public interest
D. Export promotion
Answer: C. Public interest

4. Article 303 prohibits Parliament from making any law that gives preference to one
state over another in terms of:
A. Culture
B. Trade and commerce
C. Religious freedom
D. Education
Answer: B. Trade and commerce

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5. Which article allows a state legislature to impose reasonable restrictions on the trade
of goods from other states, subject to Presidential assent?
A. Article 302
B. Article 304(b)
C. Article 306
D. Article 307
Answer: B. Article 304(b)

6. Article 280 recommends principles for:

A. Appointment of the Election Commission
B. Resolution of inter-state water disputes
C. Allocation of grants-in-aid to states
D. Distribution of natural resources
Answer: C. Allocation of grants-in-aid to states

7. Article 307 empowers Parliament to:

A. Levy taxes on exports
B. Form a body to ensure trade freedom
C. Approve state budgets
D. Appoint RBI governor
Answer: B. Form a body to ensure trade freedom

8. Which of the following articles was repealed and is no longer part of the
Constitution?
A. Article 305
B. Article 306
C. Article 304
D. Article 302
Answer: B. Article 306

9. The Finance Commission is constituted by the President of India:

A. Every 2 years
B. Every 3 years
C. Every 5 years
D. As and when needed
Answer: C. Every 5 years

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10. The role of Articles 301–307 in fiscal federalism is primarily to ensure:

A. Judicial independence
B. Free and fair elections
C. Economic unity and trade freedom
D. Cultural rights
Answer: C. Economic unity and trade freedom

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