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
- Each question has four options, but only one is correct.
- Test yourself honestly – no peeking at the answers!
- 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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