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Which of the following is not a source of the Indian Constitution?

  • (A) British Constitution
  • (B) US Constitution
  • (C) Irish Constitution
  • (D) French Constitution

Answer: French Constitution

While the Indian Constitution draws inspiration from the British, US and Irish constitutions, it does not directly adopt features from the French Constitution.

The Indian Constitution is the lengthiest written constitution in the world. It contains:

  • (A) 395 Articles
  • (B) 395 Articles and 8 Schedules
  • (C) 450 Articles and 9 Schedules
  • (D) 500 Articles and 10 Schedules

Answer: 395 Articles and 8 Schedules

The Indian Constitution originally contained 395 Articles and 8 Schedules; it has since been amended several times.

The Indian Parliament consists of:

  • (A) The President, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
  • (B) The President, Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly
  • (C) The President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  • (D) The President and the Rajya Sabha

Answer: The President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

The Parliament of India consists of the President and two Houses: the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).

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Which of the following is true about the powers of the Indian Parliament?

  • (A) Parliament can make laws on the Union List
  • (B) Parliament can make laws on the State List
  • (C) Parliament can make laws on both Union and State Lists
  • (D) Parliament cannot make laws on any List

Answer: Parliament can make laws on the Union List

The Indian Parliament has the power to make laws on subjects enumerated in the Union List, which deals with national issues.

The power to declare war and peace is vested in:

  • (A) The President
  • (B) The Parliament
  • (C) The Prime Minister
  • (D) The Defense Minister

Answer: The Parliament

The power to declare war and peace is vested in the Parliament of India.

The Constitution of India provides for a parliamentary system of government based on the model of:

  • (A) United States
  • (B) United Kingdom
  • (C) France
  • (D) Switzerland

Answer: United Kingdom

India follows a parliamentary system of government, which is based on the model of the United Kingdom.

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Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the office of the Governor established?

  • (A) Article 153
  • (B) Article 154
  • (C) Article 155
  • (D) Article 156

Answer: Article 153

Article 153 of the Indian Constitution provides for the office of the Governor in each state of India.

Which of the following is the first schedule of the Indian Constitution related to?

  • (A) Official Languages
  • (B) States and Union Territories
  • (C) Fundamental Rights
  • (D) Parliaments Procedures

Answer: States and Union Territories

The First Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the names of states and union territories and their territorial boundaries.

Who was the chairman of the Constituent Assembly?

  • (A) Jawaharlal Nehru
  • (B) B.R. Ambedkar
  • (C) Rajendra Prasad
  • (D) Sachchidananda Sinha

Answer: Sachchidananda Sinha

Sachchidananda Sinha was the temporary chairman of the Constituent Assembly. Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the permanent chairman later.

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The Constitution of India was drafted by:

  • (A) The Constituent Assembly
  • (B) The Parliament
  • (C) The President
  • (D) The British Government

Answer: The Constituent Assembly

The Indian Constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly, which was formed in 1946 and adopted in 1949.

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