1. Who is known as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is known as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution due to his significant role in its drafting.
2. When was the Indian Constitution adopted?
A) 15th August 1947
B) 26th January 1950
C) 26th November 1949
D) 15th August 1950
Answer: C) 26th November 1949
Explanation: The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26th November 1949 and came into force on 26th January 1950.
3. The drafting of the Indian Constitution was done by which body?
A) Indian National Congress
B) Constituent Assembly
C) British Parliament
D) National Development Council
Answer: B) Constituent Assembly
Explanation: The Indian Constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly, which was formed in 1946.
4. Who was the first President of the Constituent Assembly of India?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Answer: B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of the Constituent Assembly and later became the first President of India.
5. The Indian Constitution was adopted in which year?
A) 1947
B) 1949
C) 1950
D) 1952
Answer: B) 1949
Explanation: The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26th November 1949 but came into force on 26th January 1950.
6. How many members were there in the Constituent Assembly?
A) 299
B) 389
C) 299
D) 308
Answer: A) 299
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly had 299 members, with 229 members from British India and 70 from princely states.
7. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Answer: C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, responsible for drafting the Constitution.
8. Which document served as the model for the Indian Constitution?
A) British Constitution
B) Government of India Act, 1935
C) U.S. Constitution
D) French Constitution
Answer: B) Government of India Act, 1935
Explanation: The Government of India Act, 1935, served as the model for many provisions in the Indian Constitution.
9. How many articles were initially included in the Indian Constitution?
A) 395
B) 300
C) 275
D) 400
Answer: A) 395
Explanation: The Indian Constitution initially consisted of 395 articles and 8 schedules.
10. When did the Indian Constitution come into effect?
A) 15th August 1947
B) 26th November 1949
C) 26th January 1950
D) 15th August 1950
Answer: C) 26th January 1950
Explanation: The Constitution came into effect on 26th January 1950, marking the commencement of the Republic of India.
11. Who was the first law minister of independent India and also the Chairman of the Drafting Committee?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D) C. Rajagopalachari
Answer: B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar served as the first law minister and chaired the Drafting Committee for the Indian Constitution.
12. Which was the first country to adopt a written constitution?
A) USA
B) France
C) India
D) Great Britain
Answer: A) USA
Explanation: The United States was the first country to adopt a written constitution in 1787.
13. The Indian Constitution includes how many parts in its original form?
A) 20
B) 22
C) 25
D) 26
Answer: B) 22
Explanation: The original Indian Constitution had 22 parts.
14. What was the primary aim of the Constituent Assembly?
A) To create a democratic system of governance
B) To determine the form of the government
C) To frame a Constitution for India
D) To declare independence from the British
Answer: C) To frame a Constitution for India
Explanation: The primary aim of the Constituent Assembly was to draft and adopt a Constitution for independent India.
15. Which major country rejected the idea of adopting a written constitution after independence?
A) China
B) United Kingdom
C) France
D) United States
Answer: B) United Kingdom
Explanation: The UK rejected a written constitution, instead relying on its unwritten constitution based on statutes, conventions, and judicial decisions.
16. Who played a significant role in the signing of the Indian Constitution as the first President of India?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Answer: B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India and played a major role in the signing of the Constitution.
17. The Indian Constitution was influenced by which of the following?
A) British Constitution
B) The American Constitution
C) The Irish Constitution
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: The Indian Constitution was influenced by various constitutions, including those of Britain, the U.S., and Ireland.
18. The Indian Constitution guarantees which fundamental right to all its citizens?
A) Right to Property
B) Right to Education
C) Right to Employment
D) Right to Assembly
Answer: B) Right to Education
Explanation: The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 under Article 21A.
19. Which of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of powers and responsibilities between the Union and States?
A) First Schedule
B) Seventh Schedule
C) Fifth Schedule
D) Sixth Schedule
Answer: B) Seventh Schedule
Explanation: The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution deals with the division of powers between the Union and the States.
20. Which was the first state to have adopted the Constitution of India after its adoption?
A) Punjab
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Assam
D) Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: D) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir was the first state to adopt the Indian Constitution with certain exceptions, as it had a special status under Article 370.
21. Which of these was NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution at the time of its adoption?
A) Universal Adult Franchise
B) Bi-Cameral Legislature
C) Secular State
D) Parliamentary System
Answer: D) Parliamentary System
Explanation: Although the Indian Constitution adopted a Parliamentary System, the mention of it as a “feature” evolved after several amendments, not originally.
22. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with which words?
A) We, the people of India
B) We, the people of the world
C) We, the citizens of India
D) We, the rulers of India
Answer: A) We, the people of India
Explanation: The Preamble begins with “We, the people of India” and outlines the principles of the Constitution.
23. The Indian Constitution grants which form of government to India?
A) Monarchy
B) Republic
C) Dictatorship
D) Democracy
Answer: B) Republic
Explanation: The Constitution establishes India as a Republic, meaning the head of state is elected and not a monarch.
24. The Indian Constitution was adopted after how many sessions of the Constituent Assembly?
A) 2 sessions
B) 3 sessions
C) 4 sessions
D) 5 sessions
Answer: C) 4 sessions
Explanation: The drafting of the Indian Constitution took place over four sessions, from December 9, 1946, to November 26, 1949.
25. Who was the first woman to sign the Indian Constitution?
A) Sarojini Naidu
B) Kamini Roy
C) Sucheta Kriplani
D) Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
Answer: C) Sucheta Kriplani
Explanation: Sucheta Kriplani was the first woman to sign the Indian Constitution.
26. The first Constitution of India was in which language?
A) Hindi
B) English
C) Bengali
D) Urdu
Answer: B) English
Explanation: The original Constitution of India was drafted in English, and its Hindi version was adopted later.
27. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
A) Part III
B) Part IV
C) Part I
D) Part II
Answer: A) Part III
Explanation: Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitution, guaranteeing various civil liberties.
28. The Indian Constitution is a blend of which two types of systems?
A) Unitary and Federal
B) Federal and Confederation
C) Parliamentary and Presidential
D) Parliamentary and Unitary
Answer: A) Unitary and Federal
Explanation: The Constitution of India establishes a federal system with a unitary bias, where the central government has more power.
29. How many judges were initially part of the Supreme Court of India when it was formed in 1950?
A) 7
B) 8
C) 10
D) 12
Answer: A) 7
Explanation: Initially, the Supreme Court of India had 7 judges, which later expanded to accommodate the growing needs.
30. What is the total number of schedules in the original Indian Constitution?
A) 8
B) 10
C) 12
D) 14
Answer: A) 8
Explanation: The original Indian Constitution had 8 schedules, which were later increased through various amendments.
