Multiple Choice Questions on Constitution of India

1. Under which Article of the Constitution are the Cultural and Educational Rights granted?
(a) Article 29 and 31
(b) Article 29 and 32
(c) Article 29 and 30
(d) Article 30 and 31

Answer: (c)

2. Which of the following is not specifically mentioned in Article 19 of the Constitution?
(a) Freedom of speech and expression
(b) Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms
(c) Freedom to move freely
(d) Freedom of the press

Answer: (d)

3. Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under:
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Legal Rights
(c) Constitutional Rights
(d) Natural Rights

Answer: (a)

4. If an Indian citizen is denied a public office because of his religion, which of the following Fundamental Rights is denied to him?
(a) Right to Freedom
(b) Right to Equality
(c) Right to Freedom of Religion
(d) Right against Exploitation

Answer: (b)

5. Fundamental Freedoms under Article 19 are suspended during emergency caused by:
(a) war or external aggression
(b) failure of constitutional machinery of a State
(c) internal armed rebellion
(d) financial crisis

Answer: (a)

6. The theory of Fundamental Rights implies:
(a) sovereignty of the people
(b) equality of opportunity for all
(c) limited government
(d) equality of all before law

Answer: (c)

7. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion etc. (Article 15 of the Constitution of India) is a Fundamental Right classifiable under:
(a) the Right to Freedom of Religion
(b) the Right against Exploitation
(c) the Cultural and Educational Rights
(d) the Right to Equality

Answer: (d)

8. Any dispute regarding the violation of Fundamental Rights can be presented :
(a) in the Supreme Court only
(b) in the High Court only
(c) either in the Supreme Court or in the High Court
(d) first in the Supreme Court and then in the High Court

Answer: (c)

9. Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (b)

10. Indian Constitution recognises minorities on the basis of:
(a) religion
(b) caste
(c) population
(d) colour

Answer: (a)

11. The Fundamental individual are:
(a) limited to the State action only
(b) meant to protect persons against the conduct of private persons
(c) meant to protect persons against the police action
(d) All of the above are correct

Answer: (d)

12. Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of law to :
(a) all persons living within the territory of India
(b) all Indian citizens living in India
(c) all persons domiciled in India
(d) all persons natural as well as artificial

Answer: (a)

13. Which Schedule of the Constitution of India contains special provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas in several States?
(a) Third
(b) Fifth
(c) Seventh
(d) Ninth

Answer: (b)

14. Untouchability is abolished and its practice is punishable according to :
(a) Article 15
(b) Article 16
(c) Article 17
(d) Article 15(4)

Answer: (c)

15. Which one is not correctly matched?
(a) Freedom of speech and expression - Include freedom of press
(b) Freedom of conscience - Include right to wear and carry kirpans by Sikhs
(c) Right to Personal liberty - Include right to carry on any trade or business
(d) Right to Equality - Include principles of natural justice

Answer: (c)