1. Q: From which Latin word is the term "Constitution" derived?

A: Constituere.
2. Q: What does the word "Constitution" mean?
A: To establish or to set up governance rules.
3. Q: Which is the world’s lengthiest written constitution?
A: The Constitution of India.
4. Q: How long did it take to draft the Indian Constitution?
A: 2 years, 11 months, 18 days.
5. Q: When was the Constitution adopted?
A: 26 November 1949.
6. Q: When did the Constitution come into force?
A: 26 January 1950.
7. Q: How many Articles were there originally in the Constitution?
A: 395.
8. Q: How many Articles are there in the Constitution now?
A: 470.
9. Q: How many Parts are there in the Constitution now?
A: 25 Parts.
10. Q: How many Schedules are there in the Constitution now?
A: 12 Schedules.
11. Q: How many Schedules were there originally?
A: 8 Schedules.
12. Q: Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
A: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
13. Q: Who introduced the Objective Resolution in the Constituent Assembly?
A: Jawaharlal Nehru.
14. Q: On which date was the Objective Resolution introduced?
A: 13 December 1946
15. Q: Which Act created the post of Governor-General of Bengal?
A: Regulating Act, 1773.
16. Q: Which Act ended the monopoly of East India Company in India?
A: Charter Act, 1813.
17. Q: Which Act made the Governor-General of Bengal the Governor-General of India?
A: Charter Act, 1833.
18. Q: Which Act ended the rule of East India Company?
A: Government of India Act, 1858.
19. Q: Which Act introduced the Morley-Minto Reforms?
A: Indian Councils Act, 1909.
20. Q: Which Act introduced Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?
A: Government of India Act, 1919.
21. Q: Which Act introduced Provincial Autonomy?
A: Government of India Act, 1935.
22. Q: Which Act served as a major source of the Indian Constitution?
A: Government of India Act, 1935.
23. Q: Who chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?
A: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
24. Q: When was the Constituent Assembly first convened?
A: 9 December 1946.
25. Q: Which mission proposed the Constituent Assembly?
A: Cabinet Mission, 1946
26. Q: Which Article deals with the amendment of the Constitution?
A: Article 368.
27. Q: Which system of government does India follow?
A: Parliamentary system.
28. Q: Which model is the Indian Parliamentary system based on?
A: Westminster model.
29. Q: Who is the real executive in India?
A: Prime Minister.
30. Q: Who is the nominal executive in India?
A: President.
31. Q: Which Article provides for judicial review?
A: Article 13.
32. Q: Who called the Indian Constitution “Quasi-federal”?
A: K.C. Wheare.
33. Q: Which Article provides for single citizenship?
A: Article 5-11 (Part II).
34. Q: At what age do citizens of India get the right to vote?
A: 18 years.
35. Q: Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
A: 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988.
36. Q: Which Article provides for emergency due to external aggression?
A: Article 352.
37. Q: Which Article provides for President’s Rule?
A: Article 356.
38. Q: Which Article provides for Financial Emergency?
A: Article 360.
39. Q: Which Articles provide for Panchayati Raj?
A: Articles 243 to 243-O (73rd Amendment).
40. Q: Which Articles provide for Municipalities?
A: Articles 243-P to 243-ZG (74th Amendment)
41. Q: What does the Preamble declare India to be?
A: Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.
42. Q: Which amendment added the words Socialist, Secular, and Integrity to the Preamble?
A: 42nd Amendment, 1976.
43. Q: What does “Sovereign” mean in the Preamble?
A: Supreme authority, not controlled by any external power.
44. Q: What does “Republic” signify?
A: Head of State is elected, not hereditary.
45. Q: Which case held that the Preamble is not part of the Constitution?
A: Berubari Union Case, 1960.
46. Q: Which case held that the Preamble is part of the Constitution?
A: Kesavananda Bharati Case, 1973.
47. Q: Which case reiterated that the Preamble is part of the Constitution?
A: LIC of India Case, 1995
48. Q: Which Part of the Constitution deals with Citizenship?
A: Part II (Articles 5-11).
49. Q: Which Act governs Indian Citizenship?
A: Citizenship Act, 1955.
50. Q: Citizenship by birth is given under which Section?
A: Section 3, Citizenship Act, 1955.
51. Q: Citizenship by descent is given under which Section?
A: Section 4.
52. Q: Citizenship by registration is given under which Section?
A: Section 5.
53. Q: Citizenship by naturalisation is given under which Section?
A: Section 6.
54. Q: Citizenship by incorporation of territory is given under which Section?
A: Section 7.
55. Q: Which Article bars dual citizenship in India?
A: Article 9.
56. Q: Who has the power to regulate citizenship after the Constitution?
A: Parliament (Article 11).
57. Q: Which Part of the Constitution deals with Citizenship?
A: Part II (Articles 5-11).
58. Q: Which Act governs Indian Citizenship?
A: Citizenship Act, 1955.
59. Q: Citizenship by birth is given under which Section?
A: Section 3, Citizenship Act, 1955.
60. Q: Citizenship by descent is given under which Section?
A: Section 4.
61. Q: Citizenship by registration is given under which Section?
A: Section 5.
62. Q: Citizenship by naturalisation is given under which Section?
A: Section 6.
63. Q: Citizenship by incorporation of territory is given under which Section?
A: Section 7.
64. Q: Which Article bars dual citizenship in India?
A: Article 9.
65. Q: Who has the power to regulate citizenship after the Constitution?
A: Parliament (Article 11).
66. Q: Fundamental Rights are enshrined in which Part?
A: Part III.
67. Q: Fundamental Rights are covered under which Articles?
A: Articles 12-35.
68. Q: Which Article is called the “heart and soul” of the Constitution?
A: Article 32.
69. Q: Which writ means “to produce the body”?
A: Habeas Corpus.
70. Q: Which writ commands public authority to perform duty?
A: Mandamus.
71. Q: Which writ forbids lower courts from exceeding jurisdiction?
A: Prohibition.
72. Q: Which writ quashes lower court orders?
A: Certiorari.
73. Q: Which writ questions the legality of a person holding office?
A: Quo Warranto.
74. Q: Which Article abolishes untouchability?
A: Article 17.
75. Q: Which Article abolishes titles?
A: Article 18.
76. Q: Which Article provides Right to Education?
A: Article 21A.
77. Q: Which amendment introduced Article 21A?
A: 86th Amendment, 2002.
78. Q: Which Article provides Right to Equality before Law?
A: Article 14.
79. Q: Which Articles prohibit discrimination?
A: Article 15 and 16.
80. Q: Which Article prohibits child labour under 14 years?
A: Article 24.
81. Q: Which Articles protect minorities’ cultural and educational rights?
A: Articles 29 and 30.
82. Q: Which Article is called the “Right to Constitutional Remedies”?
A: Article 32.
83. Q: Which Fundamental Right was removed by the 44th Amendment?
A: Right to Property (Article 31).
84. Q: Right to Property is now under which Article?
A: Article 300A
 85. Q: DPSPs are covered in which Part of the Constitution?
A: Part IV.
86. Q: DPSPs are covered under which Articles?
A: Articles 36-51.
87. Q: Which Constitution inspired DPSPs?
A: Irish Constitution.
88. Q: Who called DPSPs “Conscience of the Constitution”?
A: Granville Austin.
89. Q: Who called DPSPs novel features of the Constitution?
A: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
90. Q: Which Article directs the State to secure a social order based on justice?
A: Article 38.
91. Q: Which Article ensures equal pay for equal work?
A: Article 39.
92. Q: Which Article provides for free legal aid?
A: Article 39A.
93. Q: Which Article ensures right to work, education, assistance in unemployment?
A: Article 41.
94. Q: Which Article provides maternity relief?
A: Article 42.
95. Q: Which Article provides for Uniform Civil Code?
A: Article 44.
96. Q: Which Article promotes early childhood care and education?
A: Article 45.
97. Q: Which Article directs protection of environment?
A: Article 48A.
98. Q: Which Article promotes international peace and security?
A: Article 51.
99. Q: Fundamental Duties are covered under which Part?
A: Part IV-A.
100. Q: Are Fundamental Duties enforceable in court?
A: No, they are non-justiciable.
101. Q: Which committee recommended Fundamental Duties?
A: Sardar Swaran Singh Committee, 1976.
102. Q: Which Article directs citizens to protect the environment?
A: Article 51A(g).
103. Q: Which Article directs citizens to respect the National Flag and Anthem?
A: Article 51A(a)
1. What is the highest governing authority in India? – Union Government
2. Under which document is the Union Government established? – Constitution of India
3. What is the main function of the Executive branch? – Implementation of laws
4. What is the main function of the Legislature? – Law-making
5. What is the main function of the Judiciary? – Interpretation of laws
6. India’s government structure is based on which system? – Federal system with a strong
Centre
7. How many lists divide subjects between Union and States? – Three (Union, State,
Concurrent)

9. Who is the head of state in India? – President

10. Who is the first citizen of India? – President
11. Articles dealing with the President are under which part? – Part V (Articles 52–78)
12. What is the tenure of the President? – Five years
13. Minimum age for becoming President? – 35 years
14. Who elects the President? – Electoral College (MPs + MLAs)
15. Which Constitutional Amendment included UTs in Presidential election? – 70th
Amendment Act, 1992
16. Who administers the President’s oath of office? – Chief Justice of India
17. Can the President hold any office of profit? – No
18. Who can accept the resignation of the President? – Vice President
19. What is the process of removal of President called? – Impeachment
20. Which Article deals with impeachment of the President? – Article 61
21. What are the three types of veto powers of the President? – Absolute, Suspensive, Pocket
22. Who is the Supreme Commander of Defence Forces? – President
23. What are the three types of emergencies the President can declare? – National, State,
Financial
24. Which Article gives pardoning power to the President? – Article 72
25. Which Article allows National Emergency? – Article 352

26. Who is the ex officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha? – Vice President

27. Minimum age for Vice President? – 35 years
28. Who elects the Vice President? – MPs of both Houses
29. Who takes over if the President’s office falls vacant? – Vice President
30. Which Article provides for Vice President? – Article 63

31. Who is the real executive head of India? – Prime Minister

32. Who appoints the Prime Minister? – President
33. Prime Minister must be a member of which House? – Either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha
34. Which Article mentions the Council of Ministers with PM as head? – Article 74
35. Which Article deals with appointment of Ministers including PM? – Article 75
36. The Prime Minister is collectively responsible to which House? – Lok Sabha
37. Who is the chairman of NITI Aayog? – Prime Minister
38. Who is the chief spokesperson of the government? – Prime Minister
39. What happens if the PM loses majority support in Lok Sabha? – Must resign
40. Who advises the President in key appointments like Governors, CAG, etc.? – Prime
Minister

41. Who heads the Council of Ministers? – Prime Minister

42. What is the maximum limit of Ministers in CoM? – 15% of Lok Sabha strength
43. Which amendment fixed limit of ministers? – 91st Amendment Act, 2003
44. Who administers the oath to Ministers? – President
45. What is collective responsibility? – All ministers jointly accountable to Lok Sabha
46. What is individual responsibility? – Minister holds office at President’s pleasure
47. Name three categories of Ministers. – Cabinet, Ministers of State, Deputy Ministers
48. Who decides the portfolios of ministers? – Prime Minister
49. What is the maximum period a Minister can remain in office without being a Member of
Parliament? – 6 months
50. Who can recommend dismissal of a Minister? – Prime Minister

51. What is the smaller body within CoM called? – Cabinet

52. Who selects Cabinet Ministers? – Prime Minister
53. Who formally appoints Cabinet Ministers? – President
54. How often does the Cabinet usually meet? – Once a week
55. Who presides over Cabinet meetings? – Prime Minister
56. Which is the most powerful body in Indian political system? – Cabinet
57. What is “Kitchen Cabinet”? – Informal group of key ministers around PM
58. Are Cabinet Committees mentioned in the Constitution? – No (extra-constitutional)
59. Who heads Cabinet Committees? – Usually Prime Minister
60. Who controls national finance? – Cabinet

61. What are the two houses of Parliament? – Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
62. Which Article establishes Parliament? – Article 79
63. Who is an integral part of Parliament though not a member? – President
64. First general elections held in India? – 1951–52
65. Parliament follows which model? – Westminster Model
66. Maximum strength of Lok Sabha? – 552
67. Present strength of Lok Sabha? – 543
68. Maximum strength of Rajya Sabha? – 250
69. Present strength of Rajya Sabha? – 245
70. What is the tenure of Lok Sabha? – 5 years
71. Which Articles of the Constitution deal with Parliament? – Articles 79–122

72. Minimum age for Lok Sabha membership? – 25 years

73. Who is the presiding officer of Lok Sabha? – Speaker
74. Which Article deals with composition of Lok Sabha? – Article 81
75. Voting age in India? – 18 years
76. Which amendment reduced voting age to 18? – 61st Amendment, 1988
77. Who can dissolve Lok Sabha? – President
78. Which house controls the Council of Ministers? – Lok Sabha
 79. Which motion checks government’s majority? – No-Confidence Motion
80. Which Bill can only originate in Lok Sabha? – Money Bill
81. Which Article defines a Money Bill? – Article 110
82. Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill? – Speaker of Lok Sabha
83. Who forms the government in Lok Sabha? – The majority party/coalition
84. Who is called the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha? – Leader of the largest opposition
party with at least 10% of seats
85. Which law prevents MPs from defecting from their party? – Anti-Defection Law (10th
Schedule)

86. Minimum age for Rajya Sabha membership? – 30 years

87. Who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha? – Vice President
88. Which Article deals with composition of Rajya Sabha? – Article 80
89. How many members of Rajya Sabha are nominated by President? – 12
90. On what basis are Rajya Sabha seats allotted to states? – Population
91. Tenure of Rajya Sabha members? – 6 years
92. What fraction of members retire every two years? – One-third
93. Is Rajya Sabha subject to dissolution? – No, permanent body
94. Which voting system is used for Rajya Sabha elections? – Proportional Representation by
Single Transferable Vote
95. Who elects Rajya Sabha members? – Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies

96. Which Articles deal with Supreme Court? – Articles 124–147

97. Who appoints Supreme Court judges? – President
98. Current strength of the Supreme Court? – 34 judges (1 CJI + 33 judges)
99. Retirement age of SC judge? – 65 years

100. How is a Supreme Court judge removed? – By impeachment (on grounds of proved
misbehaviour or incapacity)