Introduction to Constitution — MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)

Module 1: Preamble

1. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was adopted on: a) 15 August 1947 b) 26 January 1950 c) 26 November 1949 d) 2 October 1947

2. The words "Socialist" and "Secular" were added to the Preamble by: a) 44th Amendment b) 42nd Amendment c) 61st Amendment d) 52nd Amendment

3. According to the Preamble, the source of all authority is: a) The Parliament of India b) The President of India c) We, the People of India d) The Constituent Assembly

4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the Preamble? a) Justice b) Liberty c) Fraternity d) Duty

5. "Sovereign" in the Preamble means that India is: a) A monarchy under a hereditary king b) Free from external control and internally supreme c) A part of the British Commonwealth with the King as head d) A unitary state with no state governments

6. The word "Secular" in the Preamble was inserted by: a) 42nd Amendment (1976) b) 44th Amendment (1978) c) 61st Amendment (1989) d) 52nd Amendment (1985)

7. The Constitution of India describes India as a: a) Federation b) Union of States c) Confederation d) Unitary state

8. The Preamble is: a) Not a part of the Constitution b) A part of the Constitution (held by the Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati, 1973) c) Enforceable directly by courts d) A mere preface with no legal value

Module 2: Fundamental Rights

9. Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees: a) Right to equality before law and equal protection of laws b) Abolition of untouchability c) Right to life and personal liberty d) Freedom of speech and expression

10. Article 19(1)(a) guarantees to every citizen: a) Right to equality b) Right to freedom of speech and expression c) Right to life and personal liberty d) Right to freedom of religion

11. Article 21 guarantees: a) Right to work b) Right to life and personal liberty c) Right to property d) Right to education

12. Article 21A provides for: a) Right to life b) Right to free and compulsory education for children aged 6–14 years c) Right to property d) Right to equality

13. Article 24 prohibits: a) Employment of children below 14 years in factories, mines, or hazardous employment b) Traffic in human beings c) Forced labour d) Untouchability

14. Article 25 guarantees: a) Right to equality b) Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion c) Right to life and personal liberty d) Right to move freely

15. Article 30 is related to: a) Right to equality of opportunity in employment b) Cultural and educational rights of minorities c) Right to life d) Freedom of speech

16. Under Article 32, the Supreme Court can issue how many types of writs? a) Five (habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, certiorari) b) Three c) One d) Seven

17. The right to move the Supreme Court under Article 32 can be suspended: a) Never b) During an emergency (except for Articles 20 and 21) c) Only by the President's order d) During war only

18. Under Article 12, "the State" includes: a) Only the Central Government b) The Government and Parliament of India, State Governments, and all local or other authorities within India or under the control of the Government of India c) Only State Governments and local authorities d) Only the Legislature

19. Article 17 of the Constitution abolishes: a) Titles b) Untouchability c) Child labour d) Forced labour

20. Article 19(1)(g) guarantees the right: a) To assemble peaceably b) To move freely c) To reside and settle in any part of India d) To practise any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business

Module 3: Directive Principles of State Policy

21. Directive Principles of State Policy are: a) Justiciable and enforceable by courts b) Non-justiciable but fundamental in the governance of the country c) Part of Fundamental Rights d) Included in the Preamble

22. Article 39A provides for: a) Uniform Civil Code b) Equal justice and free legal aid c) Early childhood care and education d) Protection of environment and wildlife

23. Article 44 directs the State to secure: a) Right to work b) Uniform Civil Code for all citizens c) Separation of judiciary from executive d) Organisation of village panchayats

24. Article 48A deals with: a) Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry b) Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife c) Promotion of educational interests of SC/ST d) Protection of monuments and places of national importance

25. Article 50 provides for: a) Right to work and education b) Separation of judiciary from executive in public services c) Organisation of village panchayats d) Protection of weaker sections

26. Which Directive Principle was added by the 42nd Amendment (1976)? a) Article 40 b) Article 39 c) Article 42 d) Article 43A (participation of workers in management)

Module 4: Fundamental Duties

27. Fundamental Duties are enshrined in the Constitution under: a) Article 51A b) Article 50 c) Article 51 d) Article 52

28. Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by: a) 42nd Amendment (1976) b) 44th Amendment (1978) c) 61st Amendment (1989) d) 86th Amendment (2002)

29. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A? a) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions b) To protect and improve the natural environment c) To vote in every election d) To provide opportunities for education to children

30. The 11th Fundamental Duty (added by the 86th Amendment, 2002) relates to: a) Protection of the environment b) Duty of parents/guardians to provide education to children aged 6–14 years c) Development of scientific temper d) Safeguarding public property

Answers (key only)

1-c, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d, 5-b, 6-a, 7-b, 8-b, 9-a, 10-b, 11-b, 12-b, 13-a, 14-b, 15-b, 16-a, 17-b, 18-b, 19-b, 20-d, 21-b, 22-b, 23-b, 24-b, 25-b, 26-d, 27-a, 28-a, 29-c, 30-b.