Indian Constitution — Deep Focus — 30Q Speed Round

Question 1

Which of the following Fundamental Rights is available only to Indian citizens and NOT to foreigners?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Freedom of Speech (Art. 19) — Article 19 freedoms (speech, assembly, movement, etc.) are available only to Indian citizens. ‌​‍Articles 14 and 21 apply to all persons including foreigners.

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Right to Equality (Art. 14)

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Right to Life (Art. 21)

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Right against Exploitation (Art. 23)

Question 2

Rajya Sabha members are elected for a term of:‌​‍

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6 years — Rajya Sabha members serve a 6-year term. ‌​‍One-third of members retire every 2 years. The Rajya Sabha itself is a permanent body.

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4 years

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5 years

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Lifetime

Question 3

The quorum for a sitting of either House of Parliament is:‌​‍

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1/10 of total members — The quorum is 1/10th of the total number of members of the House, including the presiding officer.‌​‍

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1/3 of total members

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1/4 of total members

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1/2 of total members

Question 4

Dual citizenship is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Not allowed in India — India does not allow dual citizenship. ‌​‍An Indian who acquires foreign citizenship loses Indian citizenship.

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Allowed in India

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Allowed for NRIs only

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Allowed for diplomats

Question 5

Article 24 prohibits employment of children below what age in factories and mines?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 years — Article 24 prohibits employment of children below 14 years in factories, mines, and hazardous employment.‌​‍

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12 years

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16 years

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18 years

Question 6

How many Fundamental Rights are currently guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 — Originally 7, but Right to Property was removed by the 44th Amendment (1978). ‌​‍Now there are 6 Fundamental Rights.

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5

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7

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8

Question 7

The 'Basic Structure Doctrine' was established in which case?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kesavananda Bharati case — The Kesavananda Bharati v. ‌​‍State of Kerala case (1973) established that Parliament cannot alter the 'basic structure' of the Constitution.

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Golaknath case

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Maneka Gandhi case

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Minerva Mills case

Question 8

Which article provides for equality of opportunity in matters of public employment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 16 — Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters of employment under the State.‌​‍

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Article 14

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Article 15

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Article 17

Question 9

Article 50 directs the State to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Separate judiciary from executive — Article 50 directs the State to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in public services.‌​‍

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Promote international peace

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Protect monuments

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Provide free legal aid

Question 10

The first woman President of India was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pratibha Patil — Pratibha Patil was the first woman President of India, serving from 2007 to 2012. ‌​‍Droupadi Murmu (2022) is the first tribal President.

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Indira Gandhi

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Sarojini Naidu

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Droupadi Murmu

Question 11

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is described under which article?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 148 — Article 148 deals with the CAG. ‌​‍The CAG is called the 'Guardian of the Public Purse' and audits all government expenditure.

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Article 76

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Article 280

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Article 324

Question 12

The concept of 'Procedure established by law' in Article 21 was borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Japan — The phrase 'procedure established by law' was borrowed from Japan's Constitution. ‌​‍USA uses 'due process of law'.

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USA

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UK

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France

Question 13

How many Fundamental Duties are there currently?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

11 — There are currently 11 Fundamental Duties. ‌​‍The original 10 were added by the 42nd Amendment (1976); the 11th was added by the 86th Amendment (2002).

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10

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12

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15

Question 14

The Anti-Defection Law is contained in which Schedule?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10th Schedule — The Anti-Defection Law is in the 10th Schedule, added by the 52nd Amendment (1985). ‌​‍It disqualifies legislators who defect from their party.

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8th Schedule

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9th Schedule

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11th Schedule

Question 15

The first President of India was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. Rajendra Prasad — Dr. ‌​‍Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India (1950-1962). He is the only President to have served two complete terms.

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Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

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Dr. Zakir Husain

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 16

Right to Education (Article 21A) was added by which Constitutional Amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

86th Amendment — The 86th Amendment (2002) added Article 21A, making free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 a Fundamental Right.‌​‍

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73rd Amendment

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93rd Amendment

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103rd Amendment

Question 17

Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which Part of the Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Part IV — DPSPs are in Part IV (Articles 36-51). ‌​‍Part III = Fundamental Rights. Part IVA = Fundamental Duties.

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Part III

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Part IVA

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Part V

Question 18

'We, the people of India' in the Preamble indicates:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Popular sovereignty — The phrase 'We, the people' establishes that the Constitution derives its authority from the people — popular sovereignty.‌​‍

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Parliamentary sovereignty

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Judicial supremacy

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Executive power

Question 19

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vice President of India — The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.‌​‍

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President of India

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Prime Minister

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Speaker of Lok Sabha

Question 20

The 103rd Amendment Act (2019) is related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10% EWS reservation — The 103rd Amendment (2019) provides 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in government jobs and educational institutions by adding Articles 15(6) and 16(6).‌​‍

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GST implementation

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OBC reservation in educational institutions

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Triple Talaq ban

Question 21

The total number of seats in the Lok Sabha is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

543 — Lok Sabha currently has 543 seats (530 from states + 13 from UTs). ‌​‍The constitutional maximum is 552.

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500

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545

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552

Question 22

The objectives resolution was moved by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objectives Resolution on 13 December 1946, which formed the basis of the Preamble.‌​‍

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Dr. Ambedkar

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Sardar Patel

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Question 23

How many times has Joint Session of Parliament been convened?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Three times — Joint Sessions have been convened 3 times: Dowry Prohibition Act (1961), Banking Service Commission (1978), and POTA (2002).‌​‍

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Once

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Twice

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Never

Question 24

Which amendment added 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

42nd Amendment — The 42nd Amendment (1976) added 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble. ‌​‍The original Preamble did not contain these words.

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1st Amendment

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44th Amendment

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86th Amendment

Question 25

The Indian Constitution is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Partly rigid, partly flexible — The Indian Constitution is partly rigid and partly flexible — some provisions need special majority, others need simple majority.‌​‍

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Wholly rigid

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Wholly flexible

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Unwritten

Indian Constitution — Deep Focus — 30Q Speed Round