Module 1
Syllabus Covered:
The Necessity of the Constitution
The Societies Before and After the Constitution Adoption
Introduction to the Indian Constitution
The Making of the Constitution
The Role of the Constituent Assembly
The Preamble of Indian Constitution & Key Concepts of the Preamble
Salient Features of the Indian Constitution
1. The Constitution of India came into effect on —
A) 15th August 1947
B) 26th January 1950
C) 2nd October 1950
D) 26th November 1949
Answer: B) 26th January 1950
2. The main purpose of the Constitution is —
A) To form political parties
B) To limit government powers and protect citizens’ rights
C) To promote trade
D) To decide elections
Answer: B) To limit government powers and protect citizens’ rights
3. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent
Assembly?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: C) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
4. The Constituent Assembly was formed in the year —
A) 1945
B) 1946
C) 1947
D) 1948
Answer: B) 1946
5. The Indian Constitution was adopted on —
A) 26th January 1950
B) 15th August 1947
C) 26th November 1949
D) 2nd October 1950
Answer: C) 26th November 1949
6. The Preamble begins with the words —
A) “In the name of God”
B) “We, the People of India”
C) “The Government of India”
D) “The Republic of India”
Answer: B) “We, the People of India”
7. Which of the following is not mentioned in the Preamble?
A) Justice
B) Liberty
C) Equality
D) Religion
Answer: D) Religion
8. The Indian Constitution describes India as a —
A) Federal, Socialist, Monarchy
B) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic
C) Sovereign, Religious, Democratic, Republic
D) None of these
Answer: B) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic
9. The Constituent Assembly was set up under the plan proposed by —
A) Cripps Mission
B) Cabinet Mission
C) Mountbatten Plan
D) Simon Commission
Answer: B) Cabinet Mission
10. Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution”?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
C) Rajendra Prasad
D) B. N. Rau
Answer: B) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
11. Before the adoption of the Constitution, Indian society was governed mainly
by
A) The British laws
B) The Indian Penal Code
C) The Indian Parliament
D) The United Nations
Answer: A) The British laws
12. Which of the following statements about the Constitution is true?
A) It gives unlimited powers to the government.
B) It protects the fundamental rights of citizens.
C) It is not written.
D) It was made by the British Parliament.
Answer: B) It protects the fundamental rights of citizens.
13. The Preamble of the Constitution reflects the —
A) Ideals and philosophy of the Constitution
B) Fundamental duties
C) Directive Principles of State Policy
D) List of Fundamental Right
Answer: A) Ideals and philosophy of the Constitution
14. The total number of members in the Constituent Assembly was —
A) 299
B) 250
C) 350
D) 275
Answer: A) 299
15. The Indian Constitution is the —
A) Smallest in the world
B) Oldest in the world
C) Longest written constitution in the world
D) Shortest written constitution in the world
Answer: C) Longest written constitution in the world
16. The term “Secular” in the Preamble means —
A) The state has its own religion
B) The state gives preference to one religion
C) The state treats all religions equally
D) The state bans all religions
Answer: C) The state treats all religions equally
17. Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
A) Rajendra Prasad
B) B. R. Ambedkar
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) C. Rajagopalachari
Answer: A) Rajendra Prasad
18. The Constitution provides a framework for —
A) Economic growth only
B) Political, social, and economic justice
C) Business and trade
D) None of these
Answer: B) Political, social, and economic justice
19. The making of the Indian Constitution took —
A) 1 year
B) 2 years 11 months 18 days
C) 4 years
D) 3 months
Answer: B) 2 years 11 months 18 days
20. The Indian Constitution aims to secure —
A) Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity
B) Wealth and Power
C) Freedom for one class
D) Dictatorship
Answer: A) Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity
21. The word “Republic” in the Preamble means —
A) The head of the state is hereditary
B) The head of the state is elected
C) The Prime Minister is selected by the British
D) None of these
Answer: B) The head of the state is elected
22. Which of the following is a salient feature of the Indian Constitution?
A) Rigid Constitution only
B) Parliamentary form of Government
C) Presidential form of Government
D) Unitary system
Answer: B) Parliamentary form of Government
23. The Indian Constitution provides for a —
A) Unitary government
B) Federal government with a strong centre
C) Dictatorial government
D) Military rule
Answer: B) Federal government with a strong centre
24. The Preamble was inspired by the Constitution of —
A) USA
B) France
C) Britain
D) Japan
Answer: B) France
25. The term “Socialist” in the Preamble means —
A) Wealth should be concentrated in a few hands
B) Equal distribution of wealth and opportunities
C) No equality
D) Government control over everything
Answer: B) Equal distribution of wealth and opportunities
26. The Fundamental Rights are mentioned in which Part of the Constitution?
A) Part II
B) Part III
C) Part IV
D) Part V
Answer: B) Part III
27. The Directive Principles of State Policy aim to —
A) Establish a welfare state
B) Promote dictatorship
C) Strengthen monarchy
D) Limit education
Answer: A) Establish a welfare state
28. The Constituent Assembly met for the first time on —
A) 9th December 1946
B) 15th August 1947
C) 26th January 1950
D) 2nd October 1948
Answer: A) 9th December 1946
29. The words “Socialist” and “Secular” were added to the Preamble by —
A) 42nd Amendment, 1976
B) 44th Amendment, 1978
C) 1st Amendment, 1951
D) None of these
Answer: A) 42nd Amendment, 1976
30. The Constitution of India was written in —
A) English only
B) Hindi only
C) Both Hindi and English
D) Sanskrit
Answer: C) Both Hindi and English
31. The idea of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution was borrowed from —
A) USA
B) Britain
C) France
D) Canada
Answer: A) USA
32. The Constitution of India was signed by how many members of the
Constituent Assembly?
A) 284
B) 299
C) 250
D) 200
Answer: A) 284
33. The Preamble serves as —
A) The introduction to the Constitution
B) A law
C) A rule book for Parliament
D) A list of schedules
Answer: A) The introduction to the Constitution
34. “Justice – social, economic and political” is a key term found in —
A) Directive Principles
B) Preamble
C) Fundamental Rights
D) Schedules
Answer: B) Preamble
35. Which feature shows that India has a Parliamentary System?
A) President is the real head
B) Prime Minister and Council of Ministers are responsible to Parliament
C) Judiciary controls the government
D) None of these
Answer: B) Prime Minister and Council of Ministers are responsible to
Parliament
36. The concept of a Single Citizenship in India is borrowed from —
A) USA
B) Canada
C) Britain
D) France
Answer: C) Britain
37. The Indian Constitution is a blend of —
A) Rigidity and Flexibility
B) Only rigid rules
C) Only flexible rules
D) No written laws
Answer: A) Rigidity and Flexibility
38. The word “Fraternity” in the Preamble means —
A) Brotherhood among all citizens
B) Equality only for men
C) Power of the government
D) Economic growth
Answer: A) Brotherhood among all citizens
39. The number of Articles in the original Constitution was —
A) 395
B) 300
C) 450
D) 500
Answer: A) 395
40. The Constitution of India guarantees equality before law under —
A) Article 12
B) Article 14
C) Article 19
D) Article 21
Answer: B) Article 14
41. The main function of the Constituent Assembly was —
A) To conduct elections
B) To frame the Constitution of India
C) To make foreign policies
D) To form political parties
Answer: B) To frame the Constitution of India
42. The Constitution of India provides for —
A) Separation of Powers among Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary
B) Power only to the Legislature
C) Power only to the Executive
D) Power only to the Judiciary
Answer: A) Separation of Powers among Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary
43. The Indian Constitution has borrowed features from —
A) Only the British Constitution
B) Many foreign constitutions
C) Only the American Constitution
D) None of these
Answer: B) Many foreign constitutions
44. The words “Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity” are taken from —
A) The Objectives Resolution
B) The Fundamental Rights
C) The Directive Principles
D) The Fundamental Duties
Answer: A) The Objectives Resolution
45. The Constitution of India describes India as —
A) Union of States
B) Federation of States
C) Confederation of States
D) United States of India
Answer: A) Union of States
46. The Directive Principles of State Policy are borrowed from the Constitution of
—
A) Ireland
B) USA
C) Britain
D) Canada
Answer: A) Ireland
47. The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by —
A) 42nd Amendment, 1976
B) 44th Amendment, 1978
C) 52nd Amendment, 1985
D) 61st Amendment, 1989
Answer: A) 42nd Amendment, 1976
48. The Constitution of India declares India as a —
A) Democratic Republic
B) Socialist Monarchy
C) Capitalist State
D) Dictatorship
Answer: A) Democratic Republic
49. The Constitution of India ensures —
A) Equality of opportunity to all citizens
B) Privilege to one group
C) Rights only for rich people
D) Power for one community
Answer: A) Equality of opportunity to all citizens
50. The Constituent Assembly took how many sessions to complete its work?
A) 8 sessions
B) 10 sessions
C) 11 sessions
D) 12 sessions
Answer: C) 11 sessions