Articles - Quiz for UPSC, SSC, Bank, Railways & Govt Exams

Which Article of the Indian Constitution states the directive principles of state policy on 'Promotion of international peace and security?

Article 57

Article 59

Article 51

Article 53

Correct Answer: 3

Which Article of the Indian Constitution prescribes Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union?

341

342

343

346

Correct Answer: 3

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution guarantees equal opportunities in public employment to persons belonging to SC/ST and the other minority communities?

Article 15

Article 16

Article 22

Article 27

Correct Answer: 2

Provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of scheduled areas and tribes in Schedule V:

may be altered by the Governor

may be altered by Parliament by amendment requiring two-thirds majority

cannot be altered

may be altered by Parliament by ordinary legislation

Correct Answer: 4

Provisions of having a UPSC and Public Service Commission for States are enshrined in:

Part XIV, Chapter II, Articles 315-324

Part XIV, Chapter I, Articles 308-323

Part XIV, Chapter II, Articles 315-323

Part XIV, Chapter I, Articles 308-318

Correct Answer: 2

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union?

Article 257

Article 258

Article 355

Article 356

Correct Answer: 1

Article 340 of the Constitution of India provides for the appointment of a commission to investigate the conditions for the improvement of:

Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

Socially and educationally backward classes

Socially and economically backward classes

Educationally and economically backward classes

Correct Answer: 2

National emergency has been declared so far:

once

twice

thrice

four times

Correct Answer: 3

Under which Article of the Constitution is the President's rule promulgated on any state in India?

356

352

360

370

Correct Answer: 1

A proclamation of emergency issued under Article 352 must be approved by the Parliament within:

1 month

6 weeks

2 months

3 months

Correct Answer: 1

The Governor recommends to the President of India that the breakdown of Constitutional machinery in the State is imminent. The President makes a proclamation under Article 356. The action of the President:

cannot be reviewed as the President is the sole judge of his emergency powers

cannot be reviewed as the Constitution bars the courts from reviewing political actions

can be reviewed as it goes against fundamental rights

can be reviewed as it is mollified

Correct Answer: 4

Proclamation of emergency under Article 352, when Lok Sabha stands dissolved, has to be approved by:

Rajya Sabha and then will continue till the reconstitution of the new Lok Sabha, which must approve it within 30 days of its first sitting

New Lok Sabha within 6 months of its Constitution

Lok Sabha in the next session after six months

Rajya Sabha only

Correct Answer: 1

The rule of passing resolution by 2/3rd majority of the total number of members of the House of Parliament is applicable in the case of:

amendment of the Constitution

approval of proclamation of emergency

impeachment of President

disapproval of proclamation of emergency

Correct Answer: 3

The 'President Rule' in a state means that the state is ruled by:

the President directly

a caretaker government

the Chief Minister nominated by the President

the Governor of the State

Correct Answer: 4

After approval by both Houses of Parliament, the proclamation of emergency issued by the President shall be valid:

for a period of six months

for an indefinite period unless revoked by the subsequent proclamation

for an indefinite period if both Houses of Parliament approves the proclamation after every six months

for a further period of two months only

Correct Answer: 3

Every proclamation issued under Article 356 shall cease to operate at the expiration of:

one month unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament

two months unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament

six months unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament

three years unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament

Correct Answer: 2

While a proclamation of emergency is in operation in the country, the State Government:

cannot legislate

can legislate only on subjects in the Concurrent List

can legislate on the subject in the State List

is suspended

Correct Answer: 1

India, that is Bharat, shall be Union of States", is inscribed in:

Article 1

Article 2

Article 100

Article 32

Correct Answer: 1

As per Article 1 of the Constitution of India, the territory of India shall comprise:

the territories of the States

the Union territories specified in the First Schedule

such other territories as may be acquired

all of these

Correct Answer: 4

How many articles and schedules were there present in the original constitution of India?

395 and 10

395 and 8

404 and 10

404 and 8

Correct Answer: 2

Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions is enshrined in the constitution of India under:

Article 20

Article 22

Article 29

Article 30

Correct Answer: 4

Which of the following Article debars person from being citizens of India who voluntarily acquire citizenship of another country?

Article 5

Article 6

Article 8

Article 9

Correct Answer: 4

Which Article of Indian Constitution prescribes Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union?

341

342

343

346

Correct Answer: 3

Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution guarantees equal opportunities in public employment to persons belonging to SC/ST and the other minority communities?

Article 14

Article 15

Article 16

Article 27

Correct Answer: 3

Which of the following parts is described as the heart and soul of the constitution of India?

Part-II

Part-III

Part-IV

Part-V

Correct Answer: 2

Provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of scheduled areas and tribes in Schedule V:

may be altered by the Governor

cannot be altered

may be altered by Parliament by ordinary legislation

may be altered by Parliament by amendment requiring two-thirds majority

Correct Answer: 3

Which Article of the Constitution of India states that laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights shall be void?

Article 12

Article 13

Article 19

Article 342

Correct Answer: 2

Under which Article, the State is empowered to make reservations of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens of India?

Article 153)

Article 164)

Article 316

Article 333

Correct Answer: 2

Protection against double jeopardy is found mentioned in which Article of the Constitution of India?

Article 19e)

Article 202)

Article 21

Article 223)

Correct Answer: 2

The rule of passing resolution by 2/3rd majority of total number of members of the House of Parliament is applicable in the case of:

amendment of the Constitution

approval of proclamation of emergency

impeachment of President

disapproval of proclamation of emergency

Correct Answer: 3

Promotion of international peace and security is found mentioned in the Constitution of India under:

Article 50

Article 51

Article 44

Not mentioned anywhere in the Constitution

Correct Answer: 2

Which of the following Articles to the Constitution of India deals with the qualification and powers of the Prime Minister of India?

Article 78

Article 53

Article 65

Not mentioned anywhere in the Constitution

Correct Answer: 4

Duties of Prime Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the President is found mentioned in which of the following Article?

Article 53

Article 63

Article 78

Article 67

Correct Answer: 3

The provision for separation of Judiciary from executive is enumerated in which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

Article 149

Article 212

Article 50

Correct Answer: 3

Which Article deals with the secretariat of the Parliament of India?

Article 81

Article 178

Article 98

Article 109

Correct Answer: 3

Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with provisions related to Municipalities?

Part IX

Part IXA

Part XV

Part XVI

Correct Answer: 2

Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with administration of Union Territories?

Part VII

Part VIII

Part XVI

Part XVII

Correct Answer: 2

Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with the amendment provisions?

Part XI

Part XV

Part XX

Part XXI

Correct Answer: 3

The provisions for joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament are found mentioned in:

Article 98

Article 103

Article 105

Article 108

Correct Answer: 4

Under which Article of the Constitution of India, the President is empowered to consult the Supreme Court on any question of law?

Article 131

Article 133

Article 143

Article 153

Correct Answer: 3

According to Article 300A, no person shall be deprived of his save by authority of law.

property

life

living

citizenship

Correct Answer: 1

Which Article of the Constitution confers on the citizen protection of life and personal liberty?

19

20

21

22

Correct Answer: 3

A person is eligible for re-election to the Office of the President of India under which Article?

Article 59

Article 57

Article 54

Article 52

Correct Answer: 2

With reference to which Article of the Constitution of India, Ambedkar said, ?It should remain a dead letter and would be used only as the last resort??

352

355

356

357

Correct Answer: 3

Which Article deals with the procedure of impeachment of the President of India?

Article 61

Article 141

Article 56

Article 54

Correct Answer: 1

The procedure for the amendment of the constitution is laid down in which of the following articles?

Article 361

Article 368

Article 108

Article 280

Correct Answer: 2

Which Part of the Constitution of India deal with Tribunals?

Part XIVA

Part XIV

Part XIII

Part XVIII

Correct Answer: 1

Under which Article of the Constitution of India, reservation is provided for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in House of the People?

Article 330

Article 331

Article 332

Article 334

Correct Answer: 1

The Vice-President is the ex-official Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. This is mentioned in which of the following Article of Constitution of India?

Article 61

Article 64

Article 116

Article 76

Correct Answer: 2

Articles and schedules were there present in the original constitution of India?

395 and 10

404 and 10

395 and 8

404 and 8

Correct Answer: 3

Which of the following defines "State" under the Indian Constitution?

Article 12

Article 13

Article 14

Article 19

Correct Answer: 1

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees which of the following?

Right against Exploitation

Right to Equality

Right to Life and Personal Liberty

Right to Freedom of Religion

Correct Answer: 3

Article 32 of the Indian Constitution provides for which of the following?

Right to Property

Right to Constitutional Remedies

Right to Privacy

None of these

Correct Answer: 2

Which Article of the Indian Constitution advocates for a Uniform Civil Code?

Article 48

Article 44

Article 49

Article 51

Correct Answer: 2

Article 368 of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following?

Amendment of the Constitution

Directive Principles of State Policy

Union and State relations

Duties of citizens

Correct Answer: 1

Articles Quiz - UPSC, SSC, Bank, Railways & Govt Exams

Which Article of the Indian Constitution states the directive principles of state policy on 'Promotion of international peace and security?

Which Article of the Indian Constitution prescribes Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union?

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution guarantees equal opportunities in public employment to persons belonging to SC/ST and the other minority communities?

Provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of scheduled areas and tribes in Schedule V:

Provisions of having a UPSC and Public Service Commission for States are enshrined in:

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union?

Article 340 of the Constitution of India provides for the appointment of a commission to investigate the conditions for the improvement of:

National emergency has been declared so far:

Under which Article of the Constitution is the President's rule promulgated on any state in India?

A proclamation of emergency issued under Article 352 must be approved by the Parliament within:

The Governor recommends to the President of India that the breakdown of Constitutional machinery in the State is imminent. The President makes a proclamation under Article 356. The action of the President:

Proclamation of emergency under Article 352, when Lok Sabha stands dissolved, has to be approved by:

The rule of passing resolution by 2/3rd majority of the total number of members of the House of Parliament is applicable in the case of:

The 'President Rule' in a state means that the state is ruled by:

After approval by both Houses of Parliament, the proclamation of emergency issued by the President shall be valid:

Every proclamation issued under Article 356 shall cease to operate at the expiration of:

While a proclamation of emergency is in operation in the country, the State Government:

India, that is Bharat, shall be Union of States", is inscribed in:

As per Article 1 of the Constitution of India, the territory of India shall comprise:

How many articles and schedules were there present in the original constitution of India?

Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions is enshrined in the constitution of India under:

Which of the following Article debars person from being citizens of India who voluntarily acquire citizenship of another country?

Which Article of Indian Constitution prescribes Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union?

Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution guarantees equal opportunities in public employment to persons belonging to SC/ST and the other minority communities?

Which of the following parts is described as the heart and soul of the constitution of India?

Provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of scheduled areas and tribes in Schedule V:

Which Article of the Constitution of India states that laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights shall be void?

Under which Article, the State is empowered to make reservations of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens of India?

Protection against double jeopardy is found mentioned in which Article of the Constitution of India?

The rule of passing resolution by 2/3rd majority of total number of members of the House of Parliament is applicable in the case of:

Promotion of international peace and security is found mentioned in the Constitution of India under:

Which of the following Articles to the Constitution of India deals with the qualification and powers of the Prime Minister of India?

Duties of Prime Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the President is found mentioned in which of the following Article?

The provision for separation of Judiciary from executive is enumerated in which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

Which Article deals with the secretariat of the Parliament of India?

Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with provisions related to Municipalities?

Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with administration of Union Territories?

Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with the amendment provisions?

The provisions for joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament are found mentioned in:

Under which Article of the Constitution of India, the President is empowered to consult the Supreme Court on any question of law?

According to Article 300A, no person shall be deprived of his save by authority of law.

Which Article of the Constitution confers on the citizen protection of life and personal liberty?

A person is eligible for re-election to the Office of the President of India under which Article?

With reference to which Article of the Constitution of India, Ambedkar said, ?It should remain a dead letter and would be used only as the last resort??

Which Article deals with the procedure of impeachment of the President of India?

The procedure for the amendment of the constitution is laid down in which of the following articles?

Which Part of the Constitution of India deal with Tribunals?

Under which Article of the Constitution of India, reservation is provided for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in House of the People?

The Vice-President is the ex-official Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. This is mentioned in which of the following Article of Constitution of India?

Articles and schedules were there present in the original constitution of India?

Which of the following defines "State" under the Indian Constitution?

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees which of the following?

Article 32 of the Indian Constitution provides for which of the following?

Which Article of the Indian Constitution advocates for a Uniform Civil Code?

Article 368 of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following?