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Q1
The Parliament of India cannot be regarded as a sovereign body because
  • A it can legislate only on subjects entrusted to the Centre by the Constitution
  • B it has to operate within the limits prescribed by the Constitution
  • C the Supreme Court can declare laws passed by parliament as unconstitutional if they contravene the provisions of the Constitution
  • D All of the above
Answer: Option D
Q2
Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution"?
  • A A) Jawaharlal Nehru
  • B B) Mahatma Gandhi
  • C C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
  • D D) Sardar Patel
Answer: Option C
Explanation: He was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly.
Q3
The Constitution of India came into effect on:
  • A A) 15 August 1947
  • B B) 26 January 1950
  • C C) 26 November 1949
  • D D) 2 October 1950
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Republic Day marks this occasion.
Q4
The concept of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from:
  • A A) USA
  • B B) UK
  • C C) USSR
  • D D) France
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Based on the Bill of Rights.
Q5
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policy?
  • A A) Part III
  • B B) Part IV
  • C C) Part V
  • D D) Part VI
Answer: Option B
Explanation: It provides guidelines for governance.
Q6
How many Fundamental Rights are currently guaranteed by the Constitution?
  • A A) 6
  • B B) 7
  • C C) 8
  • D D) 9
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Right to Property was removed in 1978.
Q7
The President of India is elected by:
  • A A) Parliament only
  • B B) People directly
  • C C) Elected members of Parliament and State Legislatures
  • D D) Lok Sabha only
Answer: Option C
Explanation: It's an indirect election through an Electoral College.
Q8
Which article of the Constitution deals with equality before law?
  • A A) Article 14
  • B B) Article 19
  • C C) Article 21
  • D D) Article 32
Answer: Option A
Explanation: It ensures no discrimination by the State.
Q9
The minimum age to become the President of India is:
  • A A) 25 years
  • B B) 30 years
  • C C) 35 years
  • D D) 40 years
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Same as the Rajya Sabha eligibility age.
Q10
Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
  • A A) Lok Sabha
  • B B) President
  • C C) Parliament
  • D D) Rajya Sabha
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The head of the State appoints the head of the Government.

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