The Constitution of India is the highest law of the country. It sets the rules for how the government works, what powers it has, and what duties it must follow. With time, many changes (amendments) have been made to fit the needs of the people and society. That is why it is called one of the most flexible and living constitutions in the world. For students preparing for exams like UPSC, SSC, State PSCs, Defence, Banking, and other government jobs, it is very important to study its Parts, Articles, and Amendments. The 50 multiple-choice questions given here will help test and improve your knowledge of the Constitution, its history, important rules, and major changes.
Which Part of the Constitution deals with the Official Language of the Union and the States?
a) Part XVI, Articles 330–342
b) Part XVII, Articles 343–351
c) Part XV, Articles 324–329
d) Part XVIII, Articles 352–360
Answer: b) Part XVII, Articles 343–351
The provisions regarding the Public Service Commissions of the Union and the States are given in which Part of the Constitution?
a) Part XIV, Articles 315–323
b) Part XIII, Articles 301–307
c) Part XV, Articles 324–329
d) Part XII, Articles 268–293
Answer: a) Part XIV, Articles 315–323
The special provisions relating to certain classes like Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Anglo-Indians are given in which Part of the Constitution?
a) Part XV
b) Part XVI
c) Part XVII
d) Part XIX
Answer: b) Part XVI
Which Constitutional Amendment provided for the anti-defection law and added the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 52nd Amendment, 1985
d) 61st Amendment
Answer: c) 52nd Amendment, 1985
The provision of Constitutional Emergency (President’s Rule in States) is given under which Article of the Indian Constitution?
a) Article 352
b) Article 356
c) Article 360
d) Article 365
Answer: b) Article 356
Which Constitutional Amendment made the Right to Education a Fundamental Right under Part III by inserting Article 21A?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 61st Amendment
c) 86th Amendment, 2002
d) 97th Amendment
Answer: c) 86th Amendment, 2002
The Fundamental Duties were inspired by the Constitution of which country?
a) USA
b) USSR (Russia)
c) UK
d) France
Answer: b) USSR (Russia)
Which Part of the Constitution deals with relations between the Union and the States (Centre-State relations)?
a) Part XI, Articles 245–263
b) Part XII, Articles 268–293
c) Part XIII, Articles 301–307
d) Part XIV, Articles 315–323
Answer: a) Part XI, Articles 245–263
The Constitution of India provides for three types of emergencies – National, State, and Financial. The Financial Emergency is provided under which Article?
a) Article 352
b) Article 356
c) Article 360
d) Article 365
Answer: c) Article 360
Which Amendment abolished the Privy Purse of former rulers of Indian princely states?
a) 24th Amendment
b) 26th Amendment, 1971
c) 36th Amendment
d) 44th Amendment
Answer: b) 26th Amendment, 1971
The Right to Constitutional Remedies is guaranteed by which Article, often described as the “Heart and Soul of the Constitution” by B.R. Ambedkar?
a) Article 19
b) Article 32
c) Article 21
d) Article 14
Answer: b) Article 32
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was amended only once. Which Amendment inserted the words “Socialist, Secular, and Integrity” into it?
a) 24th Amendment
b) 42nd Amendment, 1976
c) 44th Amendment
d) 61st Amendment
Answer: b) 42nd Amendment, 1976
Which Part of the Constitution deals with Tribunals?
a) Part XIV, Articles 315–323
b) Part XIV-A, Articles 323A–323B
c) Part XII, Articles 268–293
d) Part XX, Article 368
Answer: b) Part XIV-A, Articles 323A–323B
Which Constitutional Amendment Act is also known as the “Right to Property Amendment” because it changed Article 31 into a mere legal right?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment, 1978
c) 61st Amendment
d) 73rd Amendment
Answer: b) 44th Amendment, 1978
Which Constitutional Amendment was related to the Reorganization of States in 1956?
a) 1st Amendment
b) 7th Amendment
c) 42nd Amendment
d) 61st Amendment
Answer: b) 7th Amendment
Which Part of the Constitution provides for Elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the Offices of the President and Vice President?
a) Part XIV
b) Part XV, Articles 324–329
c) Part XVI
d) Part XVII
Answer: b) Part XV, Articles 324–329
The provision for Goods and Services Tax (GST) was added through the 101st Amendment Act. Which Article was inserted for this purpose?
a) Article 270A
b) Article 279A
c) Article 280A
d) Article 281
Answer: b) Article 279A
The concept of Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from which country?
a) USA
b) Australia
c) Canada
d) South Africa
Answer: b) Australia
Which Amendment inserted Article 239AA that granted Special Status to Delhi (NCT) with a Legislative Assembly and Council of Ministers?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 69th Amendment, 1991
d) 86th Amendment
Answer: c) 69th Amendment, 1991
Which Article provides that the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within India?
a) Article 124
b) Article 141
c) Article 142
d) Article 143
Answer: b) Article 141
The term “Secular” was added to the Indian Constitution by which Amendment?
a) 24th Amendment
b) 42nd Amendment, 1976
c) 44th Amendment
d) 52nd Amendment
Answer: b) 42nd Amendment, 1976
The Right to Information (RTI) is derived from which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution?
a) Article 14 – Right to Equality
b) Article 19(1)(a) – Freedom of Speech & Expression
c) Article 21 – Right to Life
d) Article 32 – Right to Remedies
Answer: b) Article 19(1)(a)
Which Amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 61st Amendment
c) 73rd Amendment, 1992
d) 74th Amendment, 1992
Answer: c) 73rd Amendment, 1992
Which Amendment gave constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities) in India?
a) 73rd Amendment
b) 74th Amendment, 1992
c) 86th Amendment
d) 97th Amendment
Answer: b) 74th Amendment, 1992
Which Article empowers the Parliament to amend the Constitution of India?
a) Article 352
b) Article 356
c) Article 368
d) Article 370
Answer: c) Article 368
Which Article states that the Indian Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and any law inconsistent with it shall be void?
a) Article 12
b) Article 13
c) Article 32
d) Article 141
Answer: b) Article 13