Indian Constitution - Short Test 1

Number of Questions: 10

Time : 7 minutes

Chapters covered : 1 , 2 and 3.

Answer Keys to be uploaded on 15th June.

1. Who moved the resolution stating the objectives of the constitution of India in the constituent assembly:
a. Rajendra Prasad
b. Jawahar Lal Nehru
c. B.R.Ambedkar
d. None of the above.

2. The 'First Past the Post system' was borrowed from the constitution of:
a. United States of America
b. France
c. Canada
d. None of the above.

3. Which of the following feature was borrowed from the Irish constitution:
a. First Past the Post
b. Fundamental Rights
c. Residual Powers
d. Directive Principles of State Policy

4. Which fundamental right is considered to be the 'heart and soul of the constitution'?
a. Right to Equality
b. Right to freedom of religion
c. Right to constitutional remedies
d. Right against exploitation

5. Fundamental Duties were introduced in the constitution by the:
a. 44th amendment act
b. 41st amendment act
c. 45th amendment act
d. None of the above

6. Right to property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the:
a. 44th amendment act
b. 41st amendment act
c. 45th amendment act
d. None of the above

7. Which writ is issued by a higher court (High Court or Supreme Court) when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction?
a. mandamus
b. habeas corpus
c. certiorari
d. none of the above

8. The National Human Rights Commission(NHRC) was established in:
a. 1995
b. 2002
c. 2000
d. 1991

9. Which article of the constitution provides for the election commission.
a. 340
b. 298
c. 324
d. None of the above

10. Under normal circumstances, what is the tenure of an election commissioner?
a. 6 years or till he reaches the age of 65, whichever is earlier
b. 5 years or till he reaches the age of 65, whichever is earlier
c. 6 years or till he reaches the age of 62, whichever is earlier
d. None of the above