76. Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the Anti-Defection Law?
A. 42nd Amendment
B. 44th Amendment
C. 52nd Amendment
D. 73rd Amendment
Correct Answer: C. 52nd Amendment
The Anti-Defection Law was introduced through the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985, by adding the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution.
77. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?
A. Prime Minister
B. Vice President
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Speaker of Lok Sabha
Correct Answer: C. Chief Justice of India
The Chief Justice of India administers the oath of office to the President. In the absence of the Chief Justice, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court performs the ceremony.
78. Which Article provides for the establishment of the Finance Commission?
A. Article 148
B. Article 280
C. Article 324
D. Article 356
Correct Answer: B. Article 280
Article 280 provides for the constitution of the Finance Commission, which recommends the distribution of financial resources between the Union and the States.
79. Which Article empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
A. Article 19
B. Article 21
C. Article 32
D. Article 226
Correct Answer: C. Article 32
Article 32 empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for enforcing Fundamental Rights and is regarded as the “Heart and Soul” of the Constitution.
80. Which body elects the President of India?
A. Parliament only
B. Members of Lok Sabha only
C. Electoral College
D. State Governors
Correct Answer: C. Electoral College
The President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States and certain Union Territories.
81. Which Constitutional Amendment added the words “Socialist” and “Secular” to the Preamble?
A. 24th Amendment
B. 42nd Amendment
C. 44th Amendment
D. 52nd Amendment
Correct Answer: B. 42nd Amendment
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 added the words “Socialist”, “Secular”, and “Integrity” to the Preamble.
82. Which Schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha?
A. Third Schedule
B. Fourth Schedule
C. Fifth Schedule
D. Sixth Schedule
Correct Answer: B. Fourth Schedule
The Fourth Schedule specifies the allocation of seats to States and Union Territories in the Rajya Sabha.
83. Which Constitutional office audits the accounts of the Union and State Governments?
A. Attorney General
B. Comptroller and Auditor General
C. Finance Commission
D. UPSC
Correct Answer: B. Comptroller and Auditor General
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is an independent constitutional authority responsible for auditing the accounts of the Union and State Governments.
84. Which Article deals with the establishment of the Supreme Court of India?
A. Article 124
B. Article 214
C. Article 280
D. Article 324
Correct Answer: A. Article 124
Article 124 provides for the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court of India.
85. Which Article provides for the office of the Vice President of India?
A. Article 52
B. Article 63
C. Article 74
D. Article 76
Correct Answer: B. Article 63
Article 63 states that there shall be a Vice President of India.
86. The President of India can nominate how many members to the Rajya Sabha?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 14
D. 16
Correct Answer: B. 12
The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from among persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art and social service.
87. Which Constitutional body conducts elections to Parliament and State Legislatures?
A. UPSC
B. Finance Commission
C. Election Commission of India
D. NITI Aayog
Correct Answer: C. Election Commission of India
The Election Commission of India is an independent constitutional authority responsible for conducting free and fair elections throughout the country.
88. Which Part of the Constitution deals with Citizenship?
A. Part I
B. Part II
C. Part III
D. Part IV
Correct Answer: B. Part II
Part II of the Constitution (Articles 5 to 11) deals with citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution and empowers Parliament to regulate citizenship by law.
89. Which Constitutional Amendment gave constitutional status to Cooperative Societies?
A. 91st Amendment
B. 97th Amendment
C. 101st Amendment
D. 103rd Amendment
Correct Answer: B. 97th Amendment
The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2011 gave constitutional status to cooperative societies by adding Part IXB to the Constitution.
90. Which Article provides for the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
A. Article 124
B. Article 148
C. Article 280
D. Article 324
Correct Answer: B. Article 148
Article 148 establishes the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
91. Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the Right to Education as a Fundamental Right?
A. 73rd Amendment
B. 74th Amendment
C. 86th Amendment
D. 91st Amendment
Correct Answer: C. 86th Amendment
The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 inserted Article 21A, making free and compulsory education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6 to 14 years.
92. Which Constitutional Amendment introduced reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)?
A. 99th Amendment
B. 101st Amendment
C. 102nd Amendment
D. 103rd Amendment
Correct Answer: D. 103rd Amendment
The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
93. Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
A. 97th Amendment
B. 99th Amendment
C. 101st Amendment
D. 103rd Amendment
Correct Answer: C. 101st Amendment
The 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016 introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India.
94. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Parliament
Correct Answer: B. President
The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India under Article 324.
95. Which Constitutional body conducts elections in India?
A. UPSC
B. Finance Commission
C. Election Commission of India
D. NITI Aayog
Correct Answer: C. Election Commission of India
The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting free and fair elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice President.
96. Which Schedule of the Constitution deals with tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram?
A. Fifth Schedule
B. Sixth Schedule
C. Seventh Schedule
D. Eighth Schedule
Correct Answer: B. Sixth Schedule
The Sixth Schedule provides for Autonomous District Councils in tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
97. Which Constitutional Amendment added Fundamental Duties to the Constitution?
A. 42nd Amendment
B. 44th Amendment
C. 52nd Amendment
D. 61st Amendment
Correct Answer: A. 42nd Amendment
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 added the Fundamental Duties under Article 51A.
98. Which Article abolishes untouchability?
A. Article 14
B. Article 15
C. Article 16
D. Article 17
Correct Answer: D. Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and declares its practice in any form to be an offence punishable by law.
99. Which Fundamental Right includes the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
A. Article 19
B. Article 21
C. Article 32
D. Article 44
Correct Answer: C. Article 32
Article 32 gives citizens the right to approach the Supreme Court for the enforcement of their Fundamental Rights.
100. Which document is regarded as the supreme law of India?
A. Indian Penal Code
B. Constitution of India
C. Representation of the People Act
D. Civil Procedure Code
Correct Answer: B. Constitution of India
The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the land. All laws and government actions must conform to its provisions.