1. Which of the following can be considered valid under the Indian concept of Secularism?

1. The state not promoting officially any peculiar religion.

2. There is no discrimination at all by the state, whether legal, administrative etc. among
religions.
3. The state does not intervene at all in matters of religion.
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) Only 1
2.Which of the following are the aspects of the Indian constitution?
1. Separation of powers
2. Federalism
3. Fundamental Rights
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) All of the above
3.Consider the following statements:
1. State governments in India draw their authority from the Central government.
2. State governments in India are subordinate to the Central government.
Which of these is/are true?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
4. Safeguarding the rights of minorities in India is important for which of the following reasons?
1. To protect the rich cultural heritage
2. To ensure social justice
3. To prevent majority authoritarianism on issues related to political power and access to
resources
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) All of the above
5. Consider the following provisions.
1. Reservation of SCs and STs in government jobs
2. SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989
3. Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act.
Which of these have been enacted in the spirit of Article 15, 16 and 17 of the Indian
constitution?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) All of the above
6. Which of the following rights have been recognized under the Right to Life under Article 21 by
the courts?
1. Right to safe drinking water

2. Right to food
3. Right to a speedy trial
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) All of the above
7. The constitution of a nation
1. is the supreme law of the land
2. determines the rights of citizens
3. determines the powers of the government
4. lays down the way of functioning of the government in a broad manner
Which of the following would be correct?
a. 1, 2 and 3 only
b. 1 and 4 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. All of the above
8.Consider the following statements:
1. The number of parliamentary constituencies in a state cannot be lesser than the number of
assembly constituencies.
2. A parliamentary constituency can span across more than one district in a state of India.
Which of these is/are true?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 ad 2
d. None of the above
9. Consider the following statements:
1. The people residing in the nearest Union territory (UT) to a state also vote in that particular
State Assembly elections.
2. One-third of the members of the Legislative assembly in UTs, where it exists, are nominated
by the Central Government.
Which of these is/are true?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 ad 2
d. None of the above
10. Consider the following statements about autocratic and Democratic form of government:
1. The autocrat is not responsible to the people.
2. Autocracy is also termed as Monarchy since decision-making style is same in both.
3. No other form of democracy except representative democracies exist till date.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) Only 1
11. Consider the following statements:
1. No Women had the right to vote in elections in India before Independence.
2. The first Woman suffrage movement in India dates back to the immediate aftermath of the
Revolt of 1857.
Which of these is/are true?
a) 1 only

b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

12. Consider the following statements:

1. Seats for the Schedules tribes are reserved both in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
2. Seats for Women are reserved at all levels of local government both Panchayat and
Municipality.
Which of these is/are true?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 ad 2
d. None of the above
13. Which of the following is NOT an instance of an exercise of a fundamental right?
a. Workers from Bihar go to the Punjab to work on the farms
b. Christian missions set up a chain of missionary schools
c. Men and women government employees get the same salary
d. Parents property is inherited by their children
14. Which one of the following schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions
regarding anti-defection Act?
a. Second Schedule
b. Fifth Schedule
c. Eighth Schedule
d. Tenth Schedule
15. The Constitution of India recognises
a. only religious minorities
b. only linguistic minorities
c. religious and linguistic minorities
d. religious, linguistic and ethnic minorities
16. If a new state of the Indian Union is to be created, which one of the following schedules of
the Constitution must be amended?
a.First
b. Second
c. Third
d. Fifth
17. The Government of India can suspend both the Right of Habeas Corpus and Freedom of
Speech
a. when parliamentary proceedings are crippled by the opposition
b. under the Essential Services Act
c. when the legislature in a state fails to function
d. when there is a move for secession of a part of the country

18. Which fundamental right was described by Dr. B.R.Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the
Constitution?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Right
Right
Right
Right

to equality
against exploitation
to freedom
to constitutional remedies

19. The Instrument of Instructions contained in the Government of India Act 1935 have been
incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Extent of executive power of State
(d) Conduct of business of the Government of India
20. In India, if a religious sect/community is given "the status of a national minority, what special
advantages it is entitled to?
1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.
2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok
Sabha.
3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister's 15-Point Programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a.)
(b.)
(c.)
(d.)

1 only
2 and 3 only'
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3

21. Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?
(a.) To vote in public elections
(b.) To develop the scientific temper
(c.) To safeguard public property
(d.) To abide by me Constitution and respect its ideals
22. The various Amendments of Citizenship Act in 1986 have resulted in the following:
1. Dual Citizenship
2. Voting right at the age of 18 yrs
3. Difficulty in acquiring citizenship by refugees of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh etc.
Which among the above is / are correct?
[A]1 & 3
[B]2 & 3
[C]Only 3
[D]1, 2 & 3

23. Consider the following statements about Constituent Assembly of India:

1. It was set up as a result of negotiations between the Indian Leaders and Cripps Mission
2. Its members were directly elected
3. It worked as Indias parliament till the first election were carried out
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 3
[D]None of them
24. 4. The Directive Principles of State policy, though attractive, are not enforceable by law. But
there is one among the given options, which has been so far
made enforceable by a Supreme Court fiat. Identify that DPSP from the given options:
[A]Uniform Civil Code
[B]Free Education till the children complete age of 6 years (provision after 86th amendment act)
[C]Equal pay for equal work
[D]Prohibition of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which are injurious to health
25. With reference to the Sindhi, Sanskrit and Kashmiri languages, which among the following
statements is/ are correct?
1. All these languages have been included in the 8th Schedule of Constitution of India
2. All these languages are not the official languages of any state in India
3. All these languages are classical languages of India
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
26. The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration and control of
Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in the four states of :
[A]Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Nagaland
[B]Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram
[C]Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland
[D]Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland
27. .Consider the following Statement(s) regarding the constitutional provisions for legal aid to
the poor :
1.Article 14 makes it obligatory for the state to ensure equality before law.
2.Article 22(1) provides for a legal system which promotes justice on the basis of equal
opportunity to all.
3.Article 39(A) of the Constitution of India provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker
sections of the society and ensures justice for all.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
[A]Only 1
[B]1 and 2
[C]1 and 3
[D]1, 2 and 3
28. There is a prescribed procedure for the amendment of the provisions of the Indian
Constitution. This feature has been borrowed from the Constitution of :
[A]Weimer Republic of Germany
[B]South Africa

[C]Ireland
[D]Canada
30. Which among the following schedules of Constitution of India talks about the allocation of
seats in Rajya Sabha?
[A]Third Schedule
[B]Fourth Schedule
[C]Fifth Schedule
[D] Sixth Schedule
31. 5.Choose which among the following is not a directive principle of state Policy ?
(A)The state shall seek to ensure equal pay for equal work by men & women
(B)The state shall seek to ensure equal eight to an adequate means of livelihood
(C)The state shall seek to ensure abolition of untouchability
(D) Right to provide free legal aid
32. Consider the following:
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Fundamental Duties
3. Directive Principles of State Policy
Which among the above enjoy the legal sanction in India?
[A]Only 1
[B]1 & 2
[C]1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
33. Consider the following:
1. Preamble
2. Fundamental Duties
3. Directive Principles of State Policy
Which among the above incorporate Economic Justice?
[A]1 & 2
[B]1 & 3
[C]1, 2 & 3
[D]Only 3
34. Which of the following acts later led to creation of Zonal councils?
(A) Government of India Act 1935
(B) Indian Independence Act 1947
(C)Peoples Representation Act 1950
(D)States Reorganization Act 1956
35. Which among the following is a written supplementary, explanatory or appended document
of Indian constitution?
(A)Part VI
(B)Preamble
(C)Amendment
(D)Schedules
(E)Bare acts
36. Which among the following is / are explicitly mentioned in constitution of India:
1. Freedom against exploitation such as begar
2. Abolition of Sati
3. Freedom of Press

Choose the correct option:

[A]1
[B]1 & 2
[C]1 , 2 & 3
[D]2 & 3
37. Which among the following is an incorrect statement:
(A)Fundamental Freedoms given by article 19 are not absolute
(B)The corporation or company can claim a right under article 19 of the constitution
(C)Article 19 as well as 22 deal with personal liberties
(D)Article 19 guarantees freedom of assembly
(E)Clause 2 to 6 deal with the restrictions on freedom
38. Which are the conditions for acquiring Indian Citizenship?
(A)Domicile and Descent
(B)Domicile, Descent & Registration
(C)Domicile, Decent , Registration and Holding property
(D) Domicile, Registration and Holding property
39.Which of the Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Sikkim & Tripura were Union Territories before
becoming states ?
(A)Himachal Pradesh, & Tripura
(B)Himachal Pradesh, Manipur and Tripura
(C)Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Sikkim & Tripura
(D) Manipur, Sikkim & Tripura
40. Among Sindhi, Sanskrit, Kashmiri & Urdu which are the languages that are in VIII schedule of
the Indian Constitution but not official language of any state in India?
(A) Sindhi, Sanskrit,
(B)Sindhi, Sanskrit, Kashmiri
(C)Sanskrit only
(D) none of the above
41. Which among the following case is related to the theory of basic structure of constitution
as propounded by Supreme court?
(A)Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
(B) Golak nath v. state of Punjab
(C)Gopalan v. State of madras
(D)SR Bommai v Union of India
(E)None of them
42. Which among the following is not correctly matched?
(A)Schedule Two Salaries and Allowances
(B)Schedule Five Scheduled Areas
(C)Schedule Six Tribal Areas of Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram
(D)Schedule Eight Languages
(E)Schedule Ten panchayats
43. 8. The constitution of India derives its ultimate authority from ____?
[A]Supreme Court of India
[B] Parliament of India
[C]People of India
[D] Constituent Assembly of India

44. 8. The constitution of India derives its ultimate authority from ____?
[A]Supreme Court of India
[B] Parliament of India
[C]People of India
[D] Constituent Assembly of India
45. Consider the following matches: (Elements in Indian Constitution Source)
1. Concurrent List Australian Constitution
2. Directive Principles Irish Constitution
3. Fundamental Rights US Constitution
Which among the above matches are correct?
[A]Only 1
[B]1 & 2
[C]1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
46. Which of the following provisions of the constitution did not come into force on November
26, 1949?
[A]Provisions relating to citizenship
[B]Provisions relating to elections
[C]Fundamental rights
[D]None of them
47. Which among the following feature of Constitution of India is derived from Weimer
Constitution (of Germany)?
[A]Dure Procedure of Law
[B]Procedure Established by Law
[C]Suspension of fundamental rights during emergency
[D]Right to Property as Legal right
48. Which among the following feature of Constitution of India is derived from Weimer
Constitution (of Germany)?
[A]Dure Procedure of Law
[B]Procedure Established by Law
[C]Suspension of fundamental rights during emergency
[D]Right to Property as Legal right
49. Which among the following statement is correct ? More
(A)Right to property is a fundamental right and right to privacy is a implied right
(B)Right to property is a legal right and right to privacy is a fundamental right
(C)Right to property is a implied right while right to privacy is a legal right
(D)Right to property is a Legal right while right to privacy is a implied right
(E)Right to property is a fundamental right and right to privacy is also a fundamental right
50. Which among the following sentences is true regarding Fundamental Duties of Indian
Citizens?
(A)Fundamental duties were defined by the parliament of India during emergency
(B)Fundamental Duties were added to our constitution by 42nd Amendment Bill in 1976
(C)Fundamental duties are original constituent of our Constitution
(D) All of the above