In which article you will know the question answers of Indian Constitution asked by PSC in various examinations. In this article you will get,
As the students who have given the PAC exam know that the questions asked in the previous years are more likely to be asked in the new years, then you can take your preparation to a good level with these questions. In this article, we have given the information about PSC. Contains questions asked in various exams like UPSC, MPPSC, CGPSC, UPPSC and others state PSC.
indian constitution gk questions and answers: MCQs
1.The Constituent Assembly of India was:- (MPPSC 06)
(a) sovereign
(b) non-sovereign
(c) Sovereign and non-sovereign
(d) none of the above
Answer (A) Sovereign
2. Which of the following is correct:- (MPPSC 06)
(a) Preamble is not a part of the Constitution
(b) Preamble is a part of the Constitution
(c) Preamble is a kind of role of the Constitution
(d) None of the above statements are correct
Answer (B) Preamble is a part of the Constitution
3. Fundamental Rights :- (MPPSC 06)
(a) is a natural right
(b) has a legal right
(c) is a contractual right
(d) is a constitutional right
Answer (d) is a constitutional right
4. Right to property is:- (MPPSC 06)
(a) contractual rights
(b) moral rights
(c) natural rights
(d) legal rights
Answer (d) Legal rights
5. In the Republic of India :- (MPPSC 06)
(a) President is supreme
(b) Lok Sabha is supreme
(c) Supreme Court is supreme
(d) Constitution is supreme
Answer (d) Constitution is supreme
6. To whom will the President of India submit his resignation:-(UPPSC 90)
(a) Vice President
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(d) Chief Justice of India
Answer (A) Vice President
7. President elected unopposed :- (UPPSC 90)
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) Neelam Sanjeev Reddy
(c) R. Venkatraman
(d) none
Answer (A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
8. How many members does the President nominate to the Rajya Sabha:-(UPPSC 90)
(A) 2
(b) 10
(c) 12
(d) not certain
Answer (A) 2
9. Which of the following is not one of the fundamental duties contained in the Indian Constitution: – (UPPSC 90)
(a) work and education
(b) environmental protection
(c) Protection of public property
(d) all of the above
Answer (A) Work and education
10. Right to property is:- (UPPSC 90)
(a) fundamental rights
(b) Directive Principles of Policy
(c) legal rights
(d) none
Answer (c) Legal rights
11. Which of the following principles is not related to Article 13 of the Constitution: – (R.A.S./R.T.S. 03)
(a) Principle of coverage
(b) Principle of pseudo legislation
(c) Principle of waiver
(d) Principle of separability
Answer (b) Principle of pseudo legislation
12. Who among the following was unanimously elected President of the Constituent Assembly:- (CGAPP 06)
(a) B.N.Rao
(b) Rajendra Prasad
(all. R. Ambedkar
(d) M.K.Gandhi
Answer (B) Rajendra Prasad
13. Sovereignty under the Indian Constitution is related to:-(CGAPP 06)
(a) from the President
(b) from the Parliament
(c) from the people
(d) From the executive, judiciary and legislature
Answer (c) from people
14. An important proposal in the Preamble of our Constitution was made under the following name:-(CGAPP 06)
(a) People of India
(b) Constitution of India
(c) Indian Independence Act, 1947
(d) none of these
Answer (a) People of India
15. The person who is credited with giving the principle of separation of powers is – (MPPSC 05)
(a) Plato
(b) Montesquieu
(c) lock
(d) none of these
Answer (b) Montesquieu
16. By which of the following articles the decision of the Supreme Tribunal of the same State can be reviewed in the High Court:-(MPPSC 05)
(a) Mandamus
(b) quo warranto
(c) inducement
(d) none of these
Answer (c) inspiration
17. A writ of mandamus may be issued in the following:-(MPPSC 05)
(a) When a public officer commits any misdeed
(b) When a public officer does not use his discretion properly
(c) Where a public officer fails to perform his duty
(d) None of the above
Answer (c) Where a public officer fails to perform his duty
18. By which of the following articles does the High Court examine the legality of a person holding any public office:-(MPPSC 05)
(a) Mandamus
(b) quo warranto
(c) inducement
(d) Prohibition
Answer – (B) Quo warranto
19. How long can the Chief Minister of a state hold his post:-(UPPSC 92)
(a) for a period of more than 5 years
(b) at the will of the Governor
(c) As long as he enjoys the confidence of the majority party in the Assembly
(d) At the pleasure of the Governor
Answer-(c)
20. In which article of the Constitution there is provision for weaker sections:-(UPPSC 92)
(a) Article 14
(b) Article 15
(c) Article 20
(d) Article 21
Answer (B) Article 15
21. If any work is done outside the rights of the Constitution, it will be called:- (UPPSC 92)
(a) unanimous
(b) powerless
(c) till the right
(d) beyond authority
Answer (d) ultra vires
22. Equal justice and free legal aid are mentioned in which article of the Constitution:-(UPPSC 92)
(a) 37 (b) 38
(c) 39 (d) 39 a
Answer (D) 39 A
23. In which article is the provision related to constitutional amendment:-(UPPSC 92)
(a) 368 (b) 352
(c) 356 (d) 248
Answer (A) 368
24. The monthly salary of the President is:-(UPPSC 91)
(a) Rs 10,000
(b) Rs 20,000
(c) Rs 30,000
(d) Rs 1,50,000
Answer (d) Rs 1,50,000
Explain – In October 2017, the Government of India had decided to increase the salary of the President of India. Under this, the salary was increased from Rs 1.5 lakh/month to Rs 5 lakh/month.
25. Participate in the election of the President :- (UPPSC 91)
(a) Members of Lok Sabha
(b) Members of Rajya Sabha
(c) both of the above
(d) Elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
Answer (d)
25. Participate in the election of the President :- (UPPSC 91)
(a) Members of Lok Sabha
(b) Members of Rajya Sabha
(c) both of the above
(d) Elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
Answer (d) Elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
26. From which country were the Directive Principles taken into the Indian Constitution: – (UPPSC 91)
(a) Britain
(b) America
(c) Soviet Russia
(d) Ireland
Answer (d) Ireland
27. Under Article 352, which of the following fundamental rights is automatically suspended at the time of emergency:-(UPPSC 91)
(a) Article 14
(b) Article 19
(c) Article 14 and 15
(d) none of these
Answer (b) Article 19
28. Appoints the Attorney General of India:-(UPPSC 91)
(a) Governor
(b) Prime Minister
(c) President
(d) Parliament
Answer (c) President
29. The principle of ‘Basic Structure’ of the Constitution was first propounded by :- (UPPSC 96)
(a) In the case of Indira Nehru Gandhi vs. Rajnarayan
(b) In the case of Minerva Mills vs. Union of India
(c) In the case of Keshavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala
(d) In the case of Golaknath vs. State of Punjab
Answer (c) In the case of Keshavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala
30. On which of the following grounds the right to freedom of speech and expression cannot be restricted:-(UPPSC 96)
(a) In the interest of the security of the state
(b) in the interest of public order
(c) In the interest of etiquette and morality
(d) in the general interest
Answer – (d) In the general interest
31. Tell which of the following group of articles discusses the right against exploitation: – (UPPSC 96)
(a) Article 23-24
(b) Article 24-25
(c) Article 25-26
(d) Article 26-27
Answer (A) Article 23-24
Explain-
Right against exploitation 23-24
Article 23. Prohibition of trafficking in human beings and forced labor (1) Trafficking in human beings and forced labor and other similar forms of forced labor are prohibited and any violation of this provision shall be an offense punishable according to law.
(2) Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from imposing compulsory service for public purposes. In imposing such service the State shall not discriminate on grounds only of religion, race, caste or class or any of them.
Article 24. Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc. No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or in any other hazardous employment.
32. Tell in which of the following cases it was held that termination of life is not included in preservation of life.:-(UPPSC 96)
(a) Gyan Kaur vs. State of Punjab
(b) P. Rathinam vs. Union of India
(c) Maruti Shripat Dubal vs. State of Maharashtra
(d) Chenna Jagadeeswar vs. State of Andhra Pradesh
Answer (A) Gyan Kaur vs. State of Punjab
33. Tell the correct answer. Waiver is permissible :-(UPPSC 96)
(a) of all fundamental rights
(b) not having any fundamental right
(c) Such fundamental rights which completely protect personal interests.
(d) Such fundamental rights which are inconsistent with the Directive Principles
Answer (b) Not of any fundamental right
34. While determining the reasonableness of any restriction imposed under Article 19 of the Constitution, the court cannot consider which of the following: – (UPPSC 96)
(a) Nature of suspended rights
(b) amount of restrictions imposed
(c) existence or absence of procedural protections
(d) Wisdom of legislative policy
Answer(d) Wisdom of legislative policy
35. Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution of India by the 42nd Amendment which was passed :- (UPPSC 96)
(a) in 1975
(b) in 1976
(c) in 1977
(d) in 1978
Answer (b) in 1976
36. The provisions contained in this Part shall not be enforceable by any court, yet the elements stated therein are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to implement these elements in making laws. State which of the following articles contains the above provisions related to the Directive Principles of State Policy:-(UPPSC 96)
(a) Article 35
(b) Article 36
(c) Article 37
(d) Article 38
Answer (c) Article 37
37. Correct answer. Tell me. The executive power of the Union is vested in:-(UPPSC 96)
(a) In the President
(b) in the Prime Minister
(c) in the Council of Ministers
(d) in Parliament
Answer (A) In the President
38. Who among the following is not eligible to be elected the President of India: – (UPPSC 96)
(a) He should be a citizen of India
(b) He has completed 35 years of age
(c) He is eligible to be elected as a member of the Lok Sabha.
(d) He is ineligible for being elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
Answer (d) He should be ineligible for being elected as a member of Rajya Sabha.
39. In which of the following cases the President
Does not work on the advice of the Council of Ministers:- (UPPSC 96)
(a) When he declares emergency
(b) When he grants pardon to a criminal
(c) When he promulgates an ordinance
(d) When he decides the question of disqualification of any House of Parliament
Answer (d) When he decides the question of disqualification of any House of the Parliament
40. The President has the power to nominate 12 members of the Rajya Sabha. Which of the following categories of people are not eligible for nomination: – (UPPSC96)
(a) People of literature
(b) people of science
(c) people of art
(d) people from politics
Answer (d) People of politics
41. In which of the following cases will the President give an opportunity of hearing to the judge of the court: – (UPPSC 96)
(a) When he decides not to reappoint an additional judge
(f) When he transfers a Judge to another High Court
(c) When he decides a dispute regarding the age of a judge
(d) in all the above cases
Answer (c) When he decides a dispute related to the age of a judge
42. Which of the following elements is not among the Directive Principles of State Policy:-(MPAPP 97) 5
(a) Formation of Gram Panchayats
(b) Provision of free and compulsory education for citizens
(c) Provision of just and humane conditions of work and maternity assistance.
(d) Promotion of educational and economic interests of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections.
Answer (B) Provision of free and compulsory education for citizens
43. Who among the following is not appointed by the President:-(MPAPP 97)
(a) Judge of the High Court
(b) Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory
(c) Vice President
(d) All of the above.
Answer (c) Vice President
44. Regarding re-election of Vice President:- (MPAPP 97)
(a) The Constitution is completely silent
(b) the Constitution prohibits it
(c) The Constitution prescribes re-election only once.
(d) The Constitution prescribes re-election for a maximum of two terms.
Answer (A) The Constitution is completely silent
45. Who among the following will decide on the question of disqualification of Members of Parliament:-(MPAPP 97)
(a) Speaker or Chairman of the Houses
(b) According to the opinion of the Election Commission, the President
(No) President only
(d) Supreme Court
Answer (B) According to the opinion of the Election Commission, the President
46. Parliament should meet at least how many times a year: – (MPAPP 97)
(a) once
(b) twice
(c) three times
(d) There is no provision in this regard
Answer (b) twice
47. Member of Rajya Sabha :-(MPAPP 97)
(a) are elected by the members of the Lok Sabha
(b) Are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies
(c) Nominated by the President and the Governors of the states
(d) are elected by the voters of India
Answer (B) Are elected by the elected members of the state assemblies.
48. Under which of the following articles the decisions and orders are reviewed by the Supreme Court:- (MPAPP 97)
(a) Article 32
(b) Article 129
(c) Article 136
(d) Article 137
Answer (d) Article 137
49. Which statement is wrong about the Governor:-(MPAPP 97)
(a) He appoints judges in the courts subordinate to the High Court.
(b) The Governor is always bound to act on the advice of the Cabinet.
(c) He is the formal executive head of the state
(d) He appoints vice-chancellors in the universities of the state.
Answer (B) The Governor is always bound to act on the advice of the Cabinet.
50. The minimum age for members of the Legislative Council is 6:-(MPAPP 97)
(a) 21 years
(b) 25 years
(c) 30 years
(d) 35 years
Answer (c) 30 years
51. Under Article 224 of the Constitution, the President can appoint Additional Judges in the High Court, the persons so appointed will hold office:-(MPAPP 97)
(a) not more than one year
(b) not more than two years
(c) not more than three years
(d) not more than five years
Answer (B) Not more than two years
52. Under Article 224 of the Constitution, the President can appoint Additional Judges in the High Court, the persons so appointed will hold office:-(MPAPP 97)
(a) not more than one year
(b) not more than two years
(c) not more than three years
(d) not more than five years
Answer (B) Not more than two years
53. There is a provision for appointment of District Judge:-(MPAPP 97)
(a) Article 233A
(b) Article 233
(c) Article 234
(d) nobody
Answer (B) In Article 233
54. Which writ is issued for illegal imprisonment:-(MPAPP 03)
(a) writ of prohibition
(b) writ of mandamus
(c) Habeas Corpus
(d) quo warranto
Answer (c) Habeas Corpus
55. The Directive Principles of State Policy have been taken from the Constitution of which country:-(MPAPP 03)
(a) United States
(b) Canada
(c) Ireland
(d) Russia
Answer (c) Ireland
56. Give the correct answer Article 15(1) prohibits that the State shall not discriminate against any citizen on the following grounds only:-(MPAPP 03)
(a) Religion, race, gender and birthplace
(f) Religion, race, caste, sex, birthplace and lineage
(c) Religion, race, caste, sect, sex or place of birth
(d) religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them
Answer (d) Religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of these
57. Under which article the laws which are inconsistent with the fundamental rights or abridge them are declared void:-(MPAPP 03)
(a) Article 12
(b) Article 13
(c) Article 11
(d) Article 21
Answer (b) Article 13
58. Which of the following is not a state under Article 12 of the Indian Constitution:- (MPAPP 03)
(a) Barkatullah University Bhopal
(b) Government of India and Parliament
(c) British Airways Corporation
(d) Bhopal Municipal Corporation
Answer (c) British Airways Corporation
59. The fundamental freedoms provided in Article 19 of the Constitution are available only:-(MPAPP 03)
(a) To the citizens of India
(b) Indian citizens and foreigners
(c) Both A and V mentioned above
(d) Foreigners living in India
Answer (a) To the citizens of India
60. Fundamental Duties were included in the Indian Constitution by the following constitutional amendment number:-(CGPSC 03)
(a) 27th
(b) 30th
(c) 42nd
(d) 51st
Answer (c) 42nd
61. Which of the following is a judicial mandamus writ:-(CGPSC 03)
(a) Quo warranto
(b) Habeas Corpus
(c) Mandamus
(d) Article of conveyance
Answer (d) Inciting Article
62. Which of the following is not included in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution:-(CGPSC 03)
(a) Democracy
(b) Republic
(c) equality
(d) security
Answer (d) Security
63. Indian citizenship can be obtained:- (CGPSC 03)
(a) from birth
(b) by registration
(c) from genealogy
(d) from everyone
Answer (d) from all
64. The President can leave his post by resigning from the following:-(CGPSC 03)
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(c) Vice President
(d) none of these
Answer (c) Vice President
65. State executive power comes from the following:- (CGPSC 03)
(a) Council of Ministers
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Chief Minister
(d) Governor
Answer (d) Governor
66. The State Public Service Commission submits the report of its work:-(CGPSC 03)
(a) to the President
(b) to the Governor
(c) To the Chief Minister
(d) to the Vice President
Answer – (b) To the Governor
67. Minerva Mills case was decided:-(CGPSC 03)
(a) in 1980
(b) in 1967
(c) in 1978
(d) in 1963
Answer – (A) In 1980
68. Which of the following is not a fundamental right of Indian citizens:- (CGPSC 03)
(a) Right to equality
(b) Right to religious freedom
(c) Right to freedom
(d) Right to property
Answer (d) Right to property
69. The tenure of the Attorney General in India is:- (CGPSC 03)
(a) 3 years
(b) 2 years
(c) As per the wishes of the President
(d) none of the above
Answer (c) As per the wish of the President
70. Parliament can delegate its authority (power) to any limit:-(CGPSC 03)
(a) Parliament can exercise its authority in any
can hand over up to the limit
(b) it has no limits
(c) Substantial rights cannot be assigned
(d) To what extent can Parliament delegate its powers on the recommendation of the Prime Minister?
Answer (c) Substantive rights cannot be assigned.
71. Habeas Corpus is related to:-(CGPSC 03)
(a) From fundamental rights
(b) thoughtfully
(c) Parliamentary privilege
(d) from services
Answer (a) From fundamental rights
72. By what name is the head of government known in the state:-(CGPSC 03)
(a) Governor
(b) Chief Minister
(c) both of these
(d) none
Answer (A) Governor
73. By whom is the number of Council of Ministers decided in the state:-(CGPSC 03)
(a) By the Constitution
(b) by the legislature of the state
(c) by the Parliament
(d) By the Chief Minister
Answer (d) By the Chief Minister
74.When emergency is proclaimed, the right of a citizen to make representation to the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights can be suspended:-(CGPSC 03)
(a) By the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(b) by the Parliament of India
(c) By the Vice President of India
(d) by the Prime Minister
Answer (c) By the Vice President of India
75. To the Governor of a State:-(CGPSC
(a) Cannot be removed before 5 years
(ম) can be removed at any time by the Chief Minister of the State
(c) can be removed by the President at any time
(d) can be removed only by the Parliament
Answer (c) Can be removed by the President at any time
76. Right to constitutional remedies is given:-(CGPSC 05)
(a) In Article 32
(y) in article 38
(c) In Article 48
(d) Article 58
Answer (A) In Article 32
77. Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by:-(CGPSC 05)
(a) By the President of India
(f) by the Prime Minister
(c) By the Vice President of India
(d) By the Chief Justice of India
Answer (a) By the President of India
78. In case of violation of fundamental rights, the affected person can submit a writ petition:- (CGPSC 05)
(a) Only in the High Court
(b) only in the Supreme Court
(c) In the High Court or Supreme Court
(d) In the court of the District Judge
Answer (c) In High Court or Supreme Court
79. The President of India cannot do which of the following:- (CGPSC 05)
(a) To appoint the Prime Minister of India
(b) to punish anyone accused of murder
(c) Supreme Court
appointing judges
(d) Termination of service of the Lieutenant General of the Military Forces
Answer (B) To punish those accused of any murder.
80. The State Public Service Commission submits the report of its work:-(CGPSC 05)
(a) to the President
(b) to the Governor
(c) To the Chief Minister
(d) to the Vice President
Answer (b) To the Governor
81. Under which article of the Constitution can the Court give special leave to appeal any decision given by a Court in any case:-(CGPSC 05)
(a) Article 137
(b) Article 136
(c) Article 133
(d) Article 134
Answer (b) Article 13
82. The fundamental rights granted by the Constitution are:-(MPPSC 2000)
(a) to all citizens
(b) Only citizens
(c) some citizens and some all
(d) all of the above
Ans (c) Some citizens and some all
83. Equal protection of law means:- (MPPSC 2000)
(a) Equal treatment of all persons in the same situation
(b) same method for all
(c) All methods are equal
(d) all of the above
Answer (a) Equal treatment of all persons in the same situation.
84. Only citizens have fundamental rights:- (MPPSC 2000)
(a) In Article 14
(b) In Article 19
(c) In Article 21
(d) In Article 23
Answer(b) In Article 19
85. On which of the following grounds can admission in a government educational institution be refused:-(MPPSC 2000)
(a) language
(b) place of birth
(c) religion
(d) gender
answer (d) gender