MCQ on Constitutional Base and Indian Legal System

1. Which date marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution? a) August 15, 1947 b) January 26, 1950 c) October 2, 1947 d) December 9, 1946

Answer: b) January 26, 1950

2. Which organ of the Indian government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution? a) Parliament b) President c) Supreme Court d) Prime Minister

Answer: c) Supreme Court

3. What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Indian Constitution? a) It outlines the fundamental rights of citizens. b) It serves as a guideline for the judiciary. c) It establishes the basic structure and ideals of the Constitution. d) It provides a framework for the Directive Principles of State Policy.

Answer: c) It establishes the basic structure and ideals of the Constitution.

4. Which principle ensures a balance of power among the legislature, executive, and judiciary? a) Separation of Powers b) Rule of Law c) Judicial Review d) Federalism

Answer: a) Separation of Powers

5. What are the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution? a) Right to equality, freedom of speech, and right to life b) Right to vote, right to education, and right to property c) Right to privacy, freedom of religion, and right to work d) Right to travel, freedom of assembly, and right to healthcare

Answer: a) Right to equality, freedom of speech, and right to life

6. Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy? a) Part I - Union and its Territory b) Part III - Fundamental Rights c) Part IV - Directive Principles of State Policy d) Part V - The Union

Answer: c) Part IV - Directive Principles of State Policy

7. The Directive Principles of State Policy are legally enforceable. a) True b) False

Answer: b) False

8. Which level of government handles matters of national importance in the federal structure of India? a) Central government b) State government c) Local government d) Municipal government

Answer: a) Central government

9. Which branch of government has the power of judicial review in the Indian legal system? a) Legislature b) Executive c) Judiciary d) President

Answer: c) Judiciary

10. Which principles are highlighted in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution? a) Justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity b) Democracy, socialism, and secularism c) Fundamental rights and duties d) Directive Principles of State Policy

Answer: a) Justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity