Quiz on the Indian Constitution: Test Your Knowledge! 🏛️📜

On the occasion of Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas), here’s an engaging 25-question multiple-choice quiz to challenge your knowledge of India’s Constitution and its remarkable history. Let’s celebrate this historic document by learning more about it!

🧐 Rules for the Quiz

1. Each question has four options, but only one is correct.
2. Test yourself honestly – no peeking at the answers!
3. Use this quiz as a fun way to learn and share with friends and family.

1. History and Drafting of the Constitution

Q1. When was the Constitution of India adopted?

• A. 15th August 1947
• B. 26th November 1949
• C. 26th January 1950
• D. 2nd October 1949
  Answer: B

Q2. Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee?

• A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
• B. Jawaharlal Nehru
• C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
• D. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
  Answer: D

Q3. How many members were there in the Drafting Committee?

• A. 5
• B. 7
• C. 9
• D. 11
  Answer: B

Q4. How long did it take to draft the Indian Constitution?

• A. 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days
• B. 3 years, 6 months
• C. 1 year, 5 months, and 25 days
• D. 4 years
  Answer: A

Q5. When did the Constituent Assembly first meet?

• A. 15th August 1947
• B. 26th January 1950
• C. 9th December 1946
• D. 26th November 1949
  Answer: C

2. Features of the Indian Constitution

Q6. How many parts are there in the Indian Constitution?

• A. 22
• B. 25
• C. 30
• D. 18
  Answer: A

Q7. What does the Preamble of the Indian Constitution begin with?

• A. We the Nation
• B. We the People of India
• C. Sovereign, Socialist, Secular
• D. Unity in Diversity
  Answer: B

Q8. The Indian Constitution is described as:

• A. Flexible
• B. Rigid
• C. Partly Flexible and Partly Rigid
• D. None of the above
  Answer: C

Q9. The concept of Fundamental Rights was borrowed from which country?

• A. USA
• B. UK
• C. Canada
• D. Ireland
  Answer: A

Q10. Which part of the Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)?

• A. Part III
• B. Part IV
• C. Part V
• D. Part VII
  Answer: B

3. Important Articles and Schedules

Q11. Article 21 guarantees:

• A. Right to Freedom of Speech
• B. Right to Life and Personal Liberty
• C. Right to Equality
• D. Right to Constitutional Remedies
  Answer: B

Q12. How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?

• A. 10
• B. 11
• C. 12
• D. 13
  Answer: C

Q13. Which Article is related to the amendment of the Constitution?

• A. Article 352
• B. Article 368
• C. Article 324
• D. Article 76
  Answer: B

Q14. Which schedule of the Constitution deals with Anti-Defection?

• A. 8th Schedule
• B. 9th Schedule
• C. 10th Schedule
• D. 11th Schedule
  Answer: C

Q15. Which Article is referred to as the “heart and soul of the Constitution” by Dr. Ambedkar?

• A. Article 14
• B. Article 19
• C. Article 21
• D. Article 32
  Answer: D

4. Structure of Government

Q16. The President of India is elected by:

• A. Direct election by citizens
• B. Lok Sabha members only
• C. Elected representatives of Parliament and State Legislatures
• D. Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts
  Answer: C

Q17. The Union Budget is presented under which Article of the Constitution?

• A. Article 112
• B. Article 110
• C. Article 124
• D. Article 226
  Answer: A

Q18. Who is known as the first citizen of India?

• A. The Prime Minister
• B. The President
• C. The Chief Justice of India
• D. The Vice-President
  Answer: B

Q19. Which Article establishes the Panchayati Raj system?

• A. Article 243
• B. Article 244
• C. Article 246
• D. Article 252
  Answer: A

Q20. The idea of the Parliamentary System was borrowed from which country?

• A. USA
• B. UK
• C. Canada
• D. Australia
  Answer: B

5. Miscellaneous

Q21. Which is the lengthiest written Constitution in the world?

• A. USA
• B. UK
• C. India
• D. France
  Answer: C

Q22. The concept of “Secularism” in the Indian Constitution means:

• A. No religion in government
• B. Equal respect for all religions
• C. Religion-based government policies
• D. Freedom of worship only
  Answer: B

Q23. Which language is used in the original Constitution?

• A. Hindi
• B. English
• C. Sanskrit
• D. Both Hindi and English
  Answer: D

Q24. What is the total number of Fundamental Duties?

• A. 8
• B. 10
• C. 11
• D. 12
  Answer: C

Q25. The idea of the DPSP (Directive Principles of State Policy) was borrowed from which country?

• A. Ireland
• B. USA
• C. UK
• D. France
  Answer: A

🎉 Wrap-Up and Reflection

How did you do? Whether you aced it or learned something new, this quiz is a step toward understanding the essence of India’s democracy. Share your score with your friends and inspire them to learn more about the Constitution!

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