Constitutional Provisions

Q. The Constitution of India was adopted on .

1. 26th January, 1949
2. 26 November, 1950
3. 26 November, 1949
4. 26th January, 1950

Q. When did the Constitution come into effect?

1. 4 July 1949
2. 26 January 1950
3. 11 August 1947
4. 6 May 1950

Q. Which of the following terms best describes the Indian Constitution?

1. Unitary
2. Binary
3. Federal
4. Composite

Q. Which of the following is/are the characteristics of a democratic country?

1. Head of the state being a hereditary ruler
2. Active participation of the people in politics and civic life
3. Citizens have the right to vote
4. Protection of the human rights of all citizens

Q. Arrange the following events in chronological order.

1. 73rd and 74th amendments to the Indian Constitution.
2. Right to Information Act was passed.
3. New Zealand grants women the right to vote in parliamentary elections.
4. The Constitution of India was legally adopted.

1. 1-4-3-2
2. 1-2-3-4
3. 3-4-1-2
4. 2-4-1-3

Q. Which of the following is considered to be the largest democracy in the world?

1. Bangladesh
2. India
3. Pakistan
4. China

Q. The is the longest written constitution in the World

1. Indian Constitution
2. British Constitution
3. U.S. Constitution
4. Irish Constitution

Q. The Constitution of India was adopted on .

1. 26 November, 1950
2. 26th January, 1950
3. 26 November, 1949
4. 26th January, 1949

Q. The government's decision to construct a dam on the 'S' river met with severe protests by the people of that region, demanding the government to take back its decision. Which among the following could be the reasons for the people of that region, to demand such an action?

1. The people of that region will have to move to some other place.
2. The natural habitat of fish and other marine animals would get disrupted.
3. The people of that region would get compensation from the government.
4. It would result in the clearing of a large patch of forest in the area.

Q. According to Article 25 of the Indian Constitution, the term 'Hindu' refers to Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists only.

1. True
2. False