Constitution of India [Set 1]

1. Who is the chief executive of the Government of India?

• A) President
• B) Prime Minister
• C) Chief Justice
• D) Speaker of Lok Sabha

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Prime Minister is the head of the executive branch of the Government of India.

2. What is the main legislative body in the Republic of India?

• A) Rajya Sabha
• B) Supreme Court
• C) Lok Sabha
• D) Cabinet Ministers

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Lok Sabha

3. In the order of precedence where does the prime minister of India rank?

• A) First
• B) Second
• C) Third
• D) Fourth

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Prime Minister of India holds the third rank in the Indian order of precedence. President and Vice President are the First and the second.

4. According to Article 75(3) to whom is the Council of Ministers collectively responsible?

• A) President
• B) Rajya Sabha
• C) Lok Sabha
• D) Supreme Court

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Article 75(3) states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha).

5. Who was India's first prime minister?

• A) Jawaharlal Nehru
• B) Lal Bahadur Shastri
• C) Indira Gandhi
• D) Gulzarilal Nanda

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Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India.

6. Who succeeded Jawaharlal Nehru as prime minister?

• A) Indira Gandhi
• B) Lal Bahadur Shastri
• C) Morarji Desai
• D) Charan Singh

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Lal Bahadur Shastri succeeded Jawaharlal Nehru after his death in 1964.

7. Who was India's first female prime minister?

• A) Sushma Swaraj
• B) Indira Gandhi
• C) Sarojini Naidu
• D) Pratibha Patil

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Indira Gandhi was the first female Prime Minister of India assuming office in 1966.

8. Which party won the 1977 general election?

• A) Congress
• B) Janata Party
• C) BJP
• D) CPI

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Janata Party won the 1977 general election ending the dominance of the Indian National Congress.

9. Who became prime minister after the 2014 general election?

• A) Manmohan Singh
• B) Narendra Modi
• C) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
• D) Rajiv Gandhi

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Narendra Modi representing the BJP

10. Who was the longest-serving prime minister of India?

• A) Jawaharlal Nehru
• B) Indira Gandhi
• C) Manmohan Singh
• D) Narendra Modi

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Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru holds the record as the longest-serving Prime Minister of India. 16 years and 286 days.

11. What is the minimum age to be a member of the Lok Sabha?

• A) 21 years
• B) 25 years
• C) 30 years
• D) 35 years

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
A person must be at least 25 years old to be elected to the Lok Sabha.

12. Which Article relates to the Right to Equality?

• A) Article 14
• B) Article 19
• C) Article 21
• D) Article 32

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Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality before the law.

13. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

• A) Prime Minister
• B) President
• C) Vice President
• D) Law Minister

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India.

14. What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?

• A) 245
• B) 250
• C) 260
• D) 270

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The maximum sanctioned strength of the Rajya Sabha is 250 members.

15. Which part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?

• A) Part II
• B) Part III
• C) Part IV
• D) Part V

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Part III of the Indian Constitution (Articles 12-35) covers Fundamental Rights.

16. Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

• A) President
• B) Vice President
• C) Prime Minister
• D) Speaker

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Vice President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

17. Which amendment added the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble?

• A) 42nd
• B) 44th
• C) 52nd
• D) 61st

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Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
The 42nd Amendment (1976) added 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble.

18. Who can declare a Financial Emergency?

• A) Prime Minister
• B) President
• C) Finance Minister
• D) Governor

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The President of India can declare a Financial Emergency under Article 360.

19. What is the term of office for a member of the Rajya Sabha?

• A) 4 years
• B) 5 years
• C) 6 years
• D) Life

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of six years.

20. Which body conducts elections to the Parliament?

• A) Election Commission
• B) Supreme Court
• C) President
• D) Cabinet

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Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting elections to the Parliament.

21. Which Article empowers the President to grant pardons?

• A) Article 72
• B) Article 75
• C) Article 123
• D) Article 143

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Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Article 72 gives the President the power to grant pardons, reprieves, or remissions of punishment.

22. Who is the supreme commander of the Indian Armed Forces?

• A) Prime Minister
• B) President
• C) Defense Minister
• D) Chief of Defense Staff

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces.

23. Which was the first state formed on a linguistic basis?

• A) Andhra Pradesh
• B) Gujarat
• C) Maharashtra
• D) Punjab

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Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh was the first state created on a linguistic basis in 1953.

24. What is the retirement age for a Supreme Court Judge?

• A) 60 years
• B) 62 years
• C) 65 years
• D) 70 years

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Supreme Court judges retire upon attaining the age of 65 years.

25. Which body recommends the distribution of taxes between Centre and States?

• A) Planning Commission
• B) Finance Commission
• C) NITI Aayog
• D) Public Accounts Committee

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The Finance Commission is constituted to recommend the distribution of tax revenues between the Centre and the States.