Important Articles, Schedules and Constitutional Bodies MCQs

Solved MCQs on the Preamble, the Schedules, key Articles (19, 21, 72, 76, 123, 143, 315, 360) and statutory and constitutional bodies such as UPSC, Lokpal and the Information Commission.

1. 1

   Which of these words does NOT appear in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

   ASecularBRepublicCFederalDSovereign

   Correct answer: C. Federal

   The Preamble describes India as a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic. The word "federal" does not appear in it.

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2. 2

   The division of legislative powers into the Union, State and Concurrent Lists is given in the:

   AFifth ScheduleBSeventh ScheduleCEleventh ScheduleDNinth Schedule

   Correct answer: B. Seventh Schedule

   The Seventh Schedule contains the three lists that divide law-making subjects between Parliament and the state legislatures.

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3. 3

   The anti-defection law is contained in the:

   AEighth ScheduleBTwelfth ScheduleCNinth ScheduleDTenth Schedule

   Correct answer: D. Tenth Schedule

   The Tenth Schedule was added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 to disqualify legislators who defect.

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4. 4

   The names of the states and union territories are listed in the:

   AFirst ScheduleBThird ScheduleCFourth ScheduleDSecond Schedule

   Correct answer: A. First Schedule

   The First Schedule lists the states and union territories and their territories.

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5. 5

   The forms of oaths and affirmations are given in the:

   AThird ScheduleBFirst ScheduleCSecond ScheduleDSixth Schedule

   Correct answer: A. Third Schedule

   The Third Schedule sets out the oaths for ministers, MPs, MLAs, judges and others.

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6. 6

   How many Schedules does the Constitution of India have at present?

   A8B10C12D14

   Correct answer: C. 12

   The original Constitution had 8 Schedules; amendments have raised the number to 12.

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7. 7

   The protection of life and personal liberty is guaranteed by:

   AArticle 14BArticle 19CArticle 21DArticle 25

   Correct answer: C. Article 21

   Article 21 says no person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.

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8. 8

   The freedom of speech and expression is guaranteed by:

   AArticle 19(1)(a)BArticle 21CArticle 25DArticle 29

   Correct answer: A. Article 19(1)(a)

   Article 19(1)(a) guarantees every citizen the freedom of speech and expression, subject to reasonable restrictions.

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9. 9

   The Union Public Service Commission and the State Public Service Commissions are provided for under:

   AArticle 280BArticle 315CArticle 324DArticle 338

   Correct answer: B. Article 315

   Article 315 provides for a Public Service Commission for the Union and one for each state.

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10. 10

    The Attorney General of India is appointed under:

    AArticle 65BArticle 76CArticle 124DArticle 148

    Correct answer: B. Article 76

    Under Article 76 the President appoints the Attorney General, the government's chief legal adviser.

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12. 11

    The President's power to grant pardons is given in:

    AArticle 72BArticle 74CArticle 78DArticle 85

    Correct answer: A. Article 72

    Article 72 allows the President to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment.

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13. 12

    The President can issue an ordinance when Parliament is not in session under:

    AArticle 110BArticle 123CArticle 213DArticle 352

    Correct answer: B. Article 123

    Article 123 gives the President this power; Article 213 gives a similar power to Governors.

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14. 13

    The President may seek the advisory opinion of the Supreme Court under:

    AArticle 131BArticle 136CArticle 143DArticle 226

    Correct answer: C. Article 143

    Article 143 lets the President refer a question of law or fact of public importance to the Supreme Court.

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15. 14

    A Financial Emergency can be proclaimed under:

    AArticle 352BArticle 356CArticle 360DArticle 365

    Correct answer: C. Article 360

    Article 360 covers a threat to India's financial stability or credit. It has never been used.

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16. 15

    The Chairman and members of the UPSC are appointed by the:

    APrime MinisterBParliamentCChief Justice of IndiaDPresident

    Correct answer: D. President

    Under Article 316 the President appoints the Chairman and members of the UPSC.

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17. 16

    The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is a constitutional body under:

    AArticle 330BArticle 338CArticle 340DArticle 350

    Correct answer: B. Article 338

    Article 338 provides for the National Commission for Scheduled Castes; Article 338A covers Scheduled Tribes.

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18. 17

    The Lokpal was established under the:

    ARight to Information Act, 2005BLokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013CPrevention of Corruption Act, 1988DCentral Vigilance Commission Act, 2003

    Correct answer: B. Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013

    The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 created an anti-corruption ombudsman at the Union level.

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19. 18

    The Central Information Commission was set up under the:

    AInformation Technology Act, 2000BOfficial Secrets Act, 1923CRight to Information Act, 2005DLokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013

    Correct answer: C. Right to Information Act, 2005

    The Right to Information Act, 2005 created the Central and State Information Commissions to hear RTI appeals.

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20. 19

    Education was moved from the State List to the Concurrent List by the:

    A42nd AmendmentB44th AmendmentC73rd AmendmentD86th Amendment

    Correct answer: A. 42nd Amendment

    The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 moved education, forests and some other subjects to the Concurrent List.

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21. 20

    The Constitution describes India as a:

    AFederation of StatesBConfederation of StatesCUnion of StatesDCommonwealth of States

    Correct answer: C. Union of States

    Article 1 says "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States".

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