Constitution of India- Questions and Answers 2
1551. The constituent assembly adopted National Flag on 22nd July 1947
1552. 395 articles are there in the constitution when it was originally passed
1553. M.N. Munshi called preamble as the political horoscope
1554. The preamble describes the objectives of the constitution
1555. The preamble of the constitution was proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru
1556. The chairman of the Union Power committee of the constituent assembly of India:
Jawaharlal Nehru
1557. The first meeting of the Indian constitution Assembly was presided over by:
Satchidananda Sinha
1558. The first session of the constituent assembly was held at:
Delhi
1559. The daily which published the urgency for a constituent assembly:
The Indian Patriot
1560. By whom the preamble of the constitution proposed before the drafting committee:
Jawaharlal Nehru
1561. M.N. Palkivala termed preamble as the identity card of the constitution
1562. The first speaker of the Indian Parliament was G.V. Mavalankar
1563. 'People's Plan' was related to M.N. Roy
1564. The Indian Constituent Assembly consisted of representatives of the States and Provinces in India
1565. The last British Governor-General who addressed the Constituent Assembly
- Lord Mount Batten
1566. The twelfth session of the Constituent Assembly was held on 24th Jan. 1950
1567. The draft Constitution was submitted to the President of the Constituent Assembly on 21st Feb. 1948
1568. The second reading of the Constitution was completed in the Constituent Assembly on
16 November 1949
1569. The election to the Constituent Assembly was held in 1946
1570. In the Constituent Assembly, the Head of the Union Constitution Committee was Jawaharlal Nehru
1571. The Act introduced federal features of the Indian government:
Government of India Act, 1935
1572. Who is regarded as the architect of the Indian constitution?
Dr B.R. Ambedkar
1573. The first draft of the Constitution of India was proposed on:
October 1947
1574. The first draft Constitution of India was prepared by:
Advisory Branch of the Constituent Assembly
1575. The name of India's First Legislature was:
Constituent Assembly
1576. Constituent Assembly of India worked during:
1947-1949
1577. In which case the supreme court held that preamble is not a part of the constitution?
Berubari case
1578. The case in which the supreme court held that preamble is a part of the constitution?
Kesavanada Bharathi case
1579. In the Constituent Assembly, the name of Dr Rajendra Prasad as President of India
was proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel
1580. The Constituent Assembly adopt National Anthem on 24th January 1950
1581. The woman who presented National Flag in the Constituent Assembly:
Hansa Mehta
1582. G.V. Mavalankar was the first Speaker of free India's first Legislature (Constituent Assembly)
1583. India become the fully Sovereign Democratic Republic on 26th January 1949
1584. G.V. Mavalankar known as the father of the Lok Sabha
1585. The preamble of the constitution is an idea taken from US constitution
1586. The principles of liberty, equality and fraternity in the constitution is taken from the French revolution
1587. The word socialist which is included in the preamble aims to remove inequality in economic and political status.
1588. The date mentioned in the Preamble of the Indian constitution:
26 November 1949
1589. Before the Forty-second Amendment, the Preamble declared India to be the Sovereign Democratic Republic
1590. The amendment which added the words 'Socialist and Secular' in the preamble:
42nd
1591. By the word, secularism means India has no official religion and all religions are equal
1592. The idea to include the word socialist was prompted by Indira Gandhi
1593. Earnest Barker told that preamble is the keynote to the constitution
1594. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is based upon an objective resolution
1595. The word we in the preamble stands for the people of India
1596. 42nd amendment is known as mini constitution of India
1597. The proposal to include the word fraternity was put forward by B.R. Ambedkar
1598. The preamble of the constitution was amended in 1976 (42nd amendment)
1599. The language of preamble to the Indian constitution is taken from Australian constitution
1600. The ideals of justice-social, economic & political -mentioned in the preamble has been taken from the Russian revolution
1601. Part III of the constitution deals with fundamental rights
1602. India borrowed the concept of fundamental rights from the USA
1603. Article 12 to 35 of the constitution deals with fundamental rights
1604. The power to impose reasonable restrictions on fundamental rights are vested with The President
1605. Article 14-18 of the constitution deals with the right to equality
1606. Article 15 says that there is 'No Discrimination on Grounds of Religion, Race, Caste, Sex, Place of Birth or any of them'
1607. Article 16 guarantees- the right to equality of opportunity in public employment
1608. As per fundamental rights, the government can make special provisions for women and children against exploitation
1609. Abolition of untouchability is dealt with under Article 17
1610. Article 18 of the constitution describes the abolition of titles
1611. Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the law
1612. Judiciary is known as a guardian of fundamental rights
1613. The objective behind fundamental rights under the constitution is to ensure individual liberty
1614. The fundamental right which was later omitted from the constitution is the right to property
1615. The fundamental rights can be partly suspended during the proclamation of a national emergency
1616. Article 31 (right to property) was omitted from fundamental rights by the 25th amendment of the constitution
1617. The right that cannot be suspended during the proclamation of national emergency is the right to life
1618. Article 352 says right to life cannot be suspended during an emergency is in operation
1619. The 86th amendment made the right to education a fundamental right
1620. Right to equality includes five types of rights
1621. The six types of fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the constitution:
(a) To freedom of speech and expression,
(b) To assemble peaceably and without arms
(c) To form associations or unions
(d) To move freely throughout the territory of India
(e) To reside and settle in any part of the territory of India
(g) To practise any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
1622. If there is any violation of fundamental rights the remedy can be available through the judiciary
1623. Article 29 and 30 of the constitution deals with cultural and educational rights
1624. As per the right to freedom of religion every person has a right to profess, practise or propagate any religion of his choice
1625. Right to constitutional remedy is known as the heart and soul of the Indian constitution
1626. Dr B. R. Ambedkar termed constitutional remedies as the heart and soul of the constitution
1627. The objective behind imposing reasonable restrictions on the right to freedom of speech and expression is sovereignty and integrity of the country
1628. The Parliament can amend or modify fundamental rights with a special majority
1629. Magna Carta of the liberties of Indian people fundamental rights
1630. Article 21 A guarantees Right to education
1631. As per the constitutional law of India Article 20 and 21 is available to both Indians and foreigners
1632. The head of the constituent assembly to finalise the part of fundamental rights was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
1633. As per article 13, the constitution is the supreme law of the land
1634. Fundamental rights are considered to be one of the basic features of the Indian constitution
1635. The right to education is both a fundamental right and a human right
1636. Right to property was excluded from the fundamental rights during the period of Morarji Desai
1637. Right to education gives free and compulsory education to the children under the age group of 6 to 14 years.
1638. The right to freedom of religion is mentioned under Article 25 to 28
1639. The right to freedom under the fundamental rights is not absolute
1640. Indian constitution has borrowed the idea of suspension of fundamental rights during an emergency from Germany
1641. The controversy on using Bharat Ratna and Padma Shri as titles is related to Article 18
1642. Article 32 gives the right to an individual to approach the supreme court directly in case of any violation of fundamental rights
1643. Parliament is competent to amend fundamental rights
1644. The right to protest can be considered as a fundamental right
1645. The right to equal pay for equal work can be read under Article 14
1646. The court can issue writs for the protection of fundamental rights
1647. 5 types of writs are described under the constitution
1648. The literary meaning of Habeas corpus is you may have the body
1649. The writ that may be issued to produce a person who is in illegal detention is Habeas corpus
1650. Fundamental rights can be enforced through a court of law
1651. The writ which is said to be the guarantor of personal freedom is Habeas corpus
1652. The writ which has the literal meaning 'to be certified' is a writ of certiorari
1653. A writ issued by the superior court, directing an inferior court, tribunal or other public authority to send the record of a proceeding for review: Certiorari
1654. The literal meaning of Quo- warranto is by what warrants or what is your authority
1655. A writ that can be issued by a supreme court or high court with a view to restraining a person from holding a public office where he has no authority to hold it:
Writ of Quo warranto
1656. The writ which has the meaning "we command":
Mandamus
1657. The right to issue a writ of mandamus is vested with the supreme court or high court
1658. The writ that can be issued by the supreme court or high court to the lower court or tribunal or public authority to do a statutory duty or public duty:
Mandamus
1659. The writ which is popularly known as 'stay order' :
Writ of prohibition
1660. The writ which is issued by a higher court to lower court when the lower court is exceeding its jurisdiction or there is no jurisdiction:
Writ of prohibition
1661. At present the number of fundamental rights included in the constitution:
6
1662. At the time of commencement of the constitution, the number of fundamental rights was
7
1663. By which amendment right to property excluded from the fundamental right:
25th amendment of 1971
1664. The amendment which changed the right to property as a legal right:
44th amendment of 1978
1665. Dr B.R. Ambedkar is known as:
The father of fundamental rights
1666. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as:
The Chief Architect of Fundamental rights.
1667. Which Indian artist decorated the handwritten copy of the Constitution?
Nandalal Bose
1668. Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that the 'State shall endeavour to protect & improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country?
Article 48 A
1669. Which is the last formed High Court of India?
High Court of Tripura
1670. Which Article of the Constitution includes the Fundamental Duties?
Article 51A
1671. Which part of the Constitution is known as the 'Cornerstone of the Constitution'?
Part III (Fundamental Rights)
1672. In Lok Sabha elections, a candidate cannot compete for more than constituencies at a
time.
Two
1673. Who decides whether a bill is Money Bill or not?
Lok Sabha Speaker
1674. Which Constitutional Amendment of 1988 reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18?
Sixty-first Amendment
1675. Who was the first President of India to be elected unopposed?
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
1676. Which part of the Constitution is described as 'a cheque payable of its fund permits'?
Directive Principles
1677. What is often called the 'Identity Card' of the Constitution?
Preamble
1678. Which was the 25th state of India?
Goa
1679. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act came to effect on?
1st April 2010
1680. Which commission recommended the 10+2+3 pattern education system in India?
Kothari Commission
1681. Which Indian Prime Minister abolished Privy Purse?
Indira Gandhi
1682. Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana Scheme was launched on the birth anniversary of?
Jayaprakash Narayan
1683. Rashtriya Ekta Divas is observed on the birth anniversary of?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
1684. Who was the first Acting President of India?
V.V. Giri
1685. Who was the first person to resign from the central cabinet?
RK. Shanmugham Chetti
1686. Which Ministry conducts the decennial census in India?
Ministry of Home Affairs
1687. Who was the Congress President when India attained independence?
J.B. Kripalani
1688. Who presented the first budget in Indian history in 1860?
Sir James Wilson
1689. Which organisation's motto is 'Not me, But you?
National Service Scheme
1690. Which day is observed as Anti-Dowry Day?
November-26
1691. Lok Ayukta and Upa Lok Ayukta can resign by submitting their resignation to
the Governor
1692. Salaries and allowances of Lok Ayukta and Upa Lok Ayukta are - Charged from the Consolidated Fund of the State
1693. The salary of Lok Ayukta is equal to that of the
Chief Justice of High Court
1694. The salary of Upa Lok Ayukta is equal to that of the
Judge of High Court
1695. Power to remove Lok Ayukta or Upa Lok Ayukta is vested with the
Legislative Assembly.
1696. A person to be appointed as Lok Ayukta should have held the post of
- A Judge of Supreme Court or Chief Justice of High Court
1697. A person, to be appointed as Upa Lok Ayukta, should have held or held the post of
- A Judge of High Court
1698. Governor appoints the Lok Ayukta as advised by
– Chief Minister
1699. Prior to the appointment of Lok Ayukta, the Governor has to consult the Chief Minister, Speaker and Opposition Leader of the Legislative Assembly.
1700. Lok Ayukta and Upa Lok Ayukta are appointed for a term of
Five years
1701. Types of Writs
Types of Writs | ||
Writ | Meaning | Intended Purpose |
Habeas Corpus | You may have the body | It is an order issued by the court, to a person who has detained another person, to produce the latter before the court. |
Mandamus | We command | To secure the performance of public duties by a lower court, tribunal or pub- lie authority. The writ of mandamus cannot be issued against a private individual. |
Certiorari | Tobe certified | To quash the order already passed by an inferior court, tribunal as quasi Judicial authority. |
Prohibition | The act of stopping something | To prohibit an inferior court from continuing the proceedings in a particular the case where it has no jurisdiction to try |
Quo-warranto | What is your authority | To restrain a person from holding a pub- lie office to which he is not entitled. |
1702. The Article of the Indian Constitution deals with Public Interest Litigation
- 226
1703. The Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Finance Commission.
- Article 280
1704. The Article of the India constitution which provides special status to Jammu and Kashmir
- Article 370
1705. Important Amendments
Important Amendments | ||
1st Amendment | 1951 | Ninth schedule was added in this amendment. This amendment aimed to impose restrictions on the right to freedom of expression |
7th Amendment | 1956 | Re-organisation of states on the basis of Language |
10th Amendment | 1961 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli was included in Indian Union as Union Territory |
12th Amendment | 1962 | Goa, Daman and Diu were included in Indian Union as Union Terri tori es |
15th Amendment | 1963 | Increased the retirement age of the High Court Judges from 60 to 62 |
29th Amendment | 1972 | The Ninth Schedule was amended to include the acts of Kerala regarding land reforms |
31st Amendment | 1973 | Increased the elective strength of Lok Sabha from 525 to 545 |
42nd Amendment | 1976 | This amendment Act is known as 'Mini Constitution' Added a list of Ten Fundamental duties adding a new Part IV A Three new words - SOCIALIST, SECULAR and INTEGRITY were added in the preamble to the constitution. |
44th Amendment | 1978 | Right to property was deleted from the list of fundamental rights and made it only a legal right |
52nd Amendment | 1985 | Anti defection act was incorporated in the 10th schedule of the constitution |
61st Amendment | 1989 | Voting age reduced from 21 years to 18 years |
65th Amendment | 1990 | Provided for the establishment of National Commission for SC and STs |
69th Amendment | 1991 | The Union Territory of Delhi was designated as the National Capital Territory of lndia and may be provided with a legislative Assembly and a council of Ministers. |
71st Amendment | 1992 | Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali languages were added in the Eighth Schedule |
73rd Amendment | 1993 | The Constitution of Panchayati Raj receives constitutional guarantee, status and legitimacy. It also added the 11th Schedule to the Constitution. |
74th Amendment | 1993 | A new part IX A relating to Nagara Palika Act. It also added the 12th Schedule to the Constitution. |
84th Amendment | 2000 | Formation of new three states Chattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Jharkhand. |
86th Amendment | 2002 | Made elementary Education a fundamental right. The newly added article 21A declares that "the state shall provide free and compul- sory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years". |
89th Amendment | 2003 | Bifurcated the erstwhile combined National Commission for SC and ST into two separate bodies namely, National Commission for Scheduled Castes and National Commission for Scheduled Tribes. |
91th Amendment | 2003 | The numbers of Council of Ministers is limited by this Amendment Act. The numbers shall not exceed fifteen percent |
92nd Amendment | 2003 | Bodo, Dougri, Maithili and Santali languages were added in the Eighth Schedule |
93rd Amendment | 2006 | Relates to reservation of SC and ST and other socially and economically backward classes in higher and professional education |
95th Amendment | 2009 | Extended the reservation of seats for SC and ST in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies Up to 2020 |
96th Amendment | 2011 | The Name of Orissa was changed to Odisha as per 1st Schedule |
97th Amendment | 2012 | Co-operative Societies Act, 2012 |
99th Amendment | 2014 | The Appointment of National Judicial Appointment Commission. |
100th Amendment | 2015 | Exchange of certain enclave territories with Bangladesh consequent to the signing of Land bound Agreement treaty between India and Bangladesh |
101st Amendment | 2017 | Goods and Service Tax. This amendment introduced three new Articles in the Constitution: 246A, 269A and 279A. |
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