Important Articles in Constitution of India for Bank Exams - PDF Download

Friends.. You might have noticed that in the IBPS RRB PO/Assistant Exam going on, there was a question related to various articles of constitution of India. So in this post, we are sharing with you the important articles in constitution which will us useful for all upcoming exams like IBPS Clerk/PO. If you would like to add more please comment below. You can also download this article as PDF from the below link.  

Article 1 - Name and Territory of the Union.

Article 14 - Relates to Right to Equality

Article 17 - Abolishes the practice of untouchability

Article 18 - Prohibits the state from conferring any title.

Article 19 - Deals with six freedoms of Indian citizens namely,

(a) freedom of speech and expression

(d) freedom of movement throughout the territory of India

(e) freedom of residence and settlement in any part of India

(d) freedom of occupation.

Article 21 - Provides protection to life and liberty to all persons

Article 21A - Right to elementary education.

Article 22 - Affords protection against arbitrary arrest & detention

Article 23 - Prohibits the traffic in human beings and beggars. (making a person work without wages or adequate compensation)

Article 24 - Prohibits the employment of children below 14 years.

Articles 25-28 - Relates to Right to freedom of religion

Article 32 - Right to Constitutional Remedies described as ‘‘The heart and soul of the Constitution’’ by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Article 36-51 -Relates to Directive Principles of State Policy.

Article 39A - Free legal aid

Article 40 - Deals with the formation of Panchayats

Article 44 - Uniform Civil Code for the Citizens.

Article 45 - Free and compulsory education to all children below 14 years of age.

Article 50 - Separation of Judiciary

Article 51 - Promotion of International peace & security

Article 51(A) - Relates to list of Fundamental Duties

Article 74 - Council of Ministers to aid and advice the President

Article 110 - Definition of Money Bills.

Article 112 - Annual Financial Statement (Budget)

Article 123 - Power of President to promulgate ordinances during recess of Parliament.

Article 262 - Adjudication of disputes relating to waters of Inter -state rivers or river valleys.

Article 312 - All India Services

Article 315 - Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the states.

Article 324 - Relates to the Election Commission

Article 352 - Gives provision regarding emergencies

Article 356 - Proclamation of President’s Rule in the states.

Article 368 - Amendment of the Constitution by the Parliament

Article 370 - Special status to Jammu and Kashmir

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Constitution of India Quiz- Part 3

41) In the case of disagreement on a Bill, in the two Houses of Parliament? - A joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament is convened

42) The maximum number of Anglo Indians who can be nominated to the Lok Sabha are? - 2

43) The Legislative Council in a state can be created or disbanded by the? - State Legislative Assembly alone

44) The rank of the different Ministers in the Union Council of Ministers is determined by the? - President

45) The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament is appointed by? - Speaker of Lok Sabha

46) If a member of Parliament voluntarily acquires the citizenship of a foreign country? - He will be disqualified from membership

47) Who among the following fixes the salaries and the allowances of the Speaker of Lok Sabha? - Parliament

48) The question of disqualification of a member of the State Legislature shall be decided by? - The Governor in consultation with the Election Commission

49) The maximum strength of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha respectively is? - 545 and 250

50) A Bill refferred to a joint sitting of the two Houses of the Parliament is to be passed by? - A simple majority

51) What is zero hour? - When matters of utmost importance are raised

52) Who is the highest Law Officer of a state? - Advocate General

53) To which of the following Bills the President must accord his sanction without sending it back for fresh consideration? - Finance Bills

54) For whose removal Parliament's resolution is not needed? - Judge of Supreme Court

55) If a Minister of a state wants to resign, to whom he should address the letter of resignation? - Chief Minister

56) Which of the following bills cannot be introduced first in the Rajya Sabha? - Money Bills

57) For those Union Territories, which have no Legislative Councils of their own, laws are passed by? - Parliament

58) What is the maximum number of elected members in a State Assembly? - 500

59) Which parliamentary committee in India is normally chaired by a prominent member of the Opposition? - Public Accounts Committee

60) Who presides over the Lok Sabha if neither the Speaker nor the Deputy Speaker is available? - The senior most member of the Lok Sabha

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Indian Constitution Quiz - Part 2

Friends.. Here is the Part of Constitution of India Quiz. 

21) The Indian constitution borrowed the concept of a five-year plan from the constitution of? - Russia

22) Maximum number of Members of Rajya Sabha is? - 250

23) How many languages initially recognised by Indian Constitution as National Languages? - 12

24) When was the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution adopted? - 1976

25) Which article of the Indian Constitution provides special safeguards for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes? - Article 339

26) Under which constitutional amendment 30% seats in village panchyats have been reserved for women in India? - 73

27) How many schedules were there in original Constitution? - 8

28) Article 32 of constitution is related to? - Fundamental Rights

29) In the Indian Constitution, opportunities for the development of scientific temper, humanism and spirit of inquiry and reform are found in the? - Fundamental Duties

30) With the enactment of 92nd Constitution Amendment) Act, 2003, how many Indian languages figure in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India? - 22

31) Which constitutional Amendment provides for reservation in admissions in private unaided institutions for members of scheduled castes/tribes and other backward classes? - 93rd Constitutional Amendment

32) An Inter-state council was set up in 1990 under Article 263 of the constitution by the recommendation of? - Sarkaria Commison

33) In which part of the constitution are Emergency Provisions provided? - Part XVIII

34) Holding of elections in the Panchayats is decided by? - the State Government

35) Who was Chairman the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution in set up on 27th August 1947? - Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar

36) When was the Protection of Human Rights Act passed? - 1993

37) Which is the largest Committee of the Parliament? - The Estimates Committee

38) The maximum limit for members of assembly in a state is? - 350

39) Imposing President's rule in case of emergency is given in which article of the Constitution? - Article 356

40) The constitution Bill regarding delinking of Religion from politics was? - 80th Amendment Bill

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Constitution of India Quiz - Part 1

Friends.. As you know the Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. When it comes to competitive exams too, it assumes a supreme role and as you know, be it a national level exam or a state level PSC exam, no exams go without touching the Constitution of India. So from today we are starting a new Quiz series related to Constitution of India starting from the basics. This will help you in grasping the constitution related questions with ease. If you notice any error please bring it to our notice.  Happy reading!! 

1) Constitution of India intimately follows the Constitutional system of? - Britain

2) The constitution of India borrowed Parliamentary system of Government from? - Britain

3) The idea that Indians should have a Constituent Assembly to frame a Constitution of India was put forward by? - M. N. Roy

4) In which year did the Indian National Congress officially demanded for a Constituent Assembly? - 1935

5) The British Government of India accepted the demand for a Constituent Assembly in? - Linlitgow's August offer of 1940

6) In 1946, which Plan proposed a Constituent Assembly to frame a Constitution for India? - Cabinet Mission Plan

7) Proposed membership of Constituent Assembly according to Cabinet Mission? - 389

8) The Constituent Assembly met for the first time in? - 9th December 1946

9) Who was the first president (temporary Chairman) of the Constituent Assembly when it met on 9 December 1946? - Sachchidananda Sinha

10) The Constituent Assembly took how many days to draft a Constitution? - 2 Years, 11 months, 17 days

11) Who is known as the Prime Architect of Indian Constitution? - Dr. B. R Ambedkar

12) Who was the Chairman of Drafting Committee? - Dr. B. R Ambedkar

13) Who was the chairman of committee of Procedure and Steering Committee? - Dr. Rajendra Prasad

14) Who was the Chairman of Union Constitution Committee? - Jawaharlal Nehru

15) When was the Constitution of India adopted? - 26th November 1949

16) The Constitution of India was enacted in? - 26th January 1950

17) Structure of Constitution in 1950 was? - 395 Articles, 22 Parts, 8 Schedules

18) The famous Objective resolution was moved by? - Jawaharlal Nehru

19) When did Jawaharlal Nehru move the 'Objective Resolution'? - 13th December 1946

20) The 'Objective Resolution' was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on? - 22th January 1947

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MCQs on Constitution of India for all competitive Exams

1) Which schedule of the Indian Constitution divides the legislative powers between the Union and states?

(A)6th schedule

(B)7th schedule

(C)8th schedule

(D)9th schedule

2) Who appoints Chairman of UPSC?

(A)President

(B)Parliament

(C)Union Home Minister

(D)Cabinet Committee on Appointments

3) The constitution of India does not provide for impeachment of which in the below list?

(A)Chief Justice of India

(B)President of India

(C)Vice President of India

(D)Governor of an Indian State

4) Which schedule of Indian constitution contains languages?

(A)6th

(B)7th

(C)8th

(D)9th

5) President can proclaim a state of Financial emergency under which of the below list of articles?

(A)Article 345

(B)Article 352

(C)Article 360

(D)Article 375

6) Right to vote can be placed in which of the below list of categories?

(A)Fundamental Right

(B)Constitutional Right

(C)Fundamental Duty

(D)None of These

7) Which in the below list of articles helped the Madarsas in India to remain out of purview of the Right to Education Act?

(A)Article 26

(B)Article 27

(C)Article 29

(D)Article 30

8) For how many times, a person can become President of India?

(A)Once

(B)Twice

(C)Thrice

(D)No limit

9) If President and Vice President, both are unavailable, who can discharge the functions?

(A)Prime Minister

(B)Lok Sabha Speaker

(C)Chief Justice of India

(D)Any person nominated by President or Vice President

10) Till now, the Preamble of Constitution of India has been amended for how many times?

(A)Never

(B)Once

(C)Twice

(D)Thrice

Answers

1) Ans. (B)7th schedule

2) Ans. (A)President

3) Ans. (D)Governor of an Indian State

4) Ans. (C)8th

5) Ans. (C)Article 360

6) Ans. (B)Constitutional Right

7) Ans. (D)Article 30

8) Ans. (D)No limit

9) Ans. (C)Chief Justice of India

10) Ans. (B)Once. The preamble to the Constitution of India is a brief introductory statement that sets out the guiding purpose and principles of the document.

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Constitution related questions for competitive exams

1. Which one of the following classes cannot avail of some fundamental rights available to citizens?

(A)Enemy aliens

(B)Friendly aliens

(C)All aliens

(D)None of these

2. Can Parliament amend or modify any of the Fundamental Rights given in the Constitution?

(A)Parliament can do so only after a referendum

(B)Parliament can amend them by special majority

(C)Parliament cannot amend any

(D)Only the President can issue directions to amend them

3. Under what circumstances can some of the Fundamental Rights be suspended?

(A)On the orders of a court

(B)When President 's rule is imposed

(C)When a proclamation of National Emergency is in operation

(D)During financial emergency

4. What does the phrase 'equality before the law' used in Article 14, mean?

(A)That all individuals are equal

(B)That all laws are the same for everybody

(C)That all individuals are equally subjected to the ordinary law of the land

(D)That everybody is to be treated equally by law in equal circumstances

5. Which Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended even during Article 352 of the Constitution?

(A)Right to equality

(B)Right to freedom of speech and expression

(C)Right to life

(D)Right to constitutional remedies

6. Which one of the following is not a right listed in the Constitution?

(A)Equality in matters of appointment under state

(B)Denial of special treatment for all sections including women, children and backward classes

(C)Abolition of titles other than academic and military distinctions

(D)All the above are part of the Constitution

7. A citizen's freedom of speech and expression may be subjected to reasonable restriction on the grounds of all except

(A)sovereignty of India

(B)public order

(C)contempt of court

(D)unbecoming criticism

8. Directive Principles of State Policy are

(A)justiciable

(B)non-justiciable

(C)only some are justiciable

(D)justiciable insofar as they do not conflict with the Fundamental Rights

9. The President of India is the

(A)head of state

(B)the head of government

(C)head of state as well as government

(D)none of these

10. The President of India is

(A)directly elected by the people

(B)elected by the two houses of Parliament at a joint sitting

(C)elected through an electoral college consisting of elected members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies

(D)elected by the Lok Sabha

11. Which President held office for two consecutive terms?

(A)Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(B)Dr. S Radhakrishnan

(C)Dr. Zakir Hussain

(D)both (A)and (b)

12. Where are disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President of India filed and settled?

(A)in the Supreme Court

(B)in the Election Commission

(C)in Parliament

(D)both in the Supreme Court as well as high courts

13. The President can be impeached from office on the grounds of violating the constitution by

(A)the Supreme Court

(B)the Supreme Court and high courts jointly

(C)the two houses of Parliament

(D)the Lok Sabha

14. When the office of President falls vacant, the same must be filled within

(A)six months

(B)three months

(C)one year

(D)18 months

15. What is the maximum age for President?

(A)60 years

(B)70 years

(C)65 years

(D)there is no age limit

Answers:

1. (C)All aliens

2. (B)Parliament can amend them by special majority

3. (C)When a proclamation of National Emergency is in operation

4. (C)That all individuals are equally subjected to the ordinary law of the land

5. (C)Right to life

6. (B)Denial of special treatment for all sections including women, children and backward classes

7. (D)unbecoming criticism

8. (B)non-justiciable

9. (A)head of state

10. (C)elected through an electoral college consisting of elected members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies

11. (A)Dr. Rajendra Prasad

12. (A)in the Supreme Court

13. (C)the two houses of Parliament

14. (A)six months

15. (D)there is no age limit

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Model Questions for Postal Assistant Exam: Questions related to Constitution of India

DIRECTION: In question 1 to 5 Out of the four alternatives, answer the following question with the most appropriate choice

1. Which one of the following statements about the Preamble of the Indian constitution is not correct.

(A)It has been amended only once in 1976

(B)It can be enforced by the courts

(C)It enshrines the principles of popular sovereignty

(D)It originated from the the "Objective Resolution" drafted by Nehru

2. Which one of the folowing is not the ground mentioned in the constitution of India to impose reasonable restrictions on the right to form association or unions

(A)Friendly relations with foreign states

(B)Public order

(C)Morality

(D)Sovereignty and integrity of India

3. Which among the following words appears first in the Preamble to the Indian constitution.

(A)Liberty

(B)Equality

(C)Justice

(D)Fraternity

4. Who was the first external affairs minister of India

(A)Swaran Singh

(B)Krishna Menon

(C)Dr. BR Ambedkar

(D)Jawaharlal Nehru

5. Which article of the Indian constitution makes a mention of reservations in public employment in favour of backward classes

(A)16 (1)

(B)16 (2)

(C)16 (3)

(D)16 (4)

6. The provisions, affecting the federal character of the constitution can be amended only with the approval of

(A)Rajya Sabha

(B)The Parliament

(C)Lok Sabha

(D)The states

7. The first amendment to the Indian constitution was carried out in

(A)1950

(B)1952

(C)1951

(D)1953

8. The first amendment to our constitution was carried out to overcome the difficulties relating to

(A)directive principles of state policy

(B)the Preamble

(C)fundamental rights

(D)all of the above

DIRECTIONS: Out of the four alternatives, complete the following sentence with the most appropriate choice given.

9. The third amendment to our Constitution carried out in 1954 to extend the power of Parliament by transfering the

(A)state list to concurrent list

(B)state list to union list

(C)both A and B

(D)none of the above

10. The words socialist, secular and unity and integrity of the nation were added to the Constitution by the

(A)42nd amendment

(B)44th amendment

(C)52nd amendment

(D)32nd amendment

11. Which part of the Indian Constitution has been amended only once so far

(A)emergency provisions

(B)fundamental duties

(C)power of judiciary

(D)Preamble

12. Which pair of the words were added to the Preamble to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd amendment

(A)socialist and democratic

(B)democratic and republic

(C)socialist and secular

(D)all of the above

13. Which part of the Indian Constitution was accorded precedence over the fundamental rights through 42nd amendment in 1976

(A)Legislature

(B)Judiciary

(C)directive principles of state policy

(D)none of the above

14. Which territories were incorporated in the Indian union by the tenth amendment

(A)Pondicherry

(B)Goa and Daman and Diu

(C)Dadar and Nagar Haveli

(D)Chandigarh

15. Which amendment incorporated the territories of Goa, Daman and Diu in the Indian union

(A)12th amendment

(B)22nd amendment

(C)32nd amendment

(D)none of the above

16. By which amendment to the Indian Constitution, a new part relating to urban local bodies was added

(A)74th amendment

(B)64th amendment

(C)84th amendment

(D)none of the above

Answers

1. (B)It can be enforced by the courts

2. (A)Friendly relations with foreign states

3. (C)justice

4. (D)Jawaharlal Nehru

5. (D)16 (4)

6. (D)the states

7. (C)1951

8. (C)fundamental rights

9. (B)state list to concurrent list

10. (A)42nd amendment

11. (D)Preamble

12. (C)socialist and secular

13. (C)directive principles of state policy

14. (C)Dadar and Nagar Haveli

15. (A)12th amendment

16. (A)74th amendment

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