Test – 1

1. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was adopted on:
   A. 26th November 1949
   B. 15th August 1947
   C. 26th January 1950
   D. 14th August 1947
2. Which of the following words were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment?
   A. Socialist, Secular, Integrity
   B. Sovereign, Democratic Republic
   C. Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
   D. Justice, Liberty, Equality
3. Fundamental Rights are enshrined in which part of the Indian Constitution?
   A. Part II
   B. Part III
   C. Part IV
   D. Part V
4. Which Article guarantees equality before the law?
   A. Article 12
   B. Article 14
   C. Article 16
   D. Article 19
5. Right to Constitutional Remedies is contained in:
   A. Article 32
   B. Article 21
   C. Article 226
   D. Article 19
6. Which of the following Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended even during an emergency?
   A. Article 14
   B. Article 19
   C. Article 20 and 21
   D. Article 22
7. Directive Principles of State Policy are:
   A. Justiciable
   B. Non-justiciable
   C. Enforceable
   D. Judicially reviewable
8. Fundamental Duties were incorporated by which Amendment?
   A. 40th
   B. 42nd
   C. 44th
   D. 52nd
9. The concept of Directive Principles was borrowed from:
   A. USA
   B. Ireland
   C. UK
   D. Germany
10. Which Article deals with Uniform Civil Code?
    A. Article 44
    B. Article 46
    C. Article 39A
    D. Article 50
11. The President of India is elected by:
    A. Parliament only
    B. State Legislatures only
    C. Electoral College
    D. Lok Sabha only
12. The executive power of the Union is vested in:
    A. Parliament
    B. Prime Minister
    C. President
    D. Cabinet
13. The Prime Minister is appointed by:
    A. Lok Sabha
    B. President
    C. Rajya Sabha
    D. Speaker
14. The Governor of a State holds office:
    A. For five years
    B. During the pleasure of the President
    C. At the pleasure of the Chief Minister
    D. For a fixed tenure
15. Ordinance-making power of the President is under:
    A. Article 122
    B. Article 123
    C. Article 124
    D. Article 125
16. Which Schedule divides powers between the Union and the States?
    A. Fifth Schedule
    B. Seventh Schedule
    C. Eighth Schedule
    D. Ninth Schedule
17. Residuary powers are vested in:
    A. States
    B. Union
    C. Concurrent List
    D. Judiciary
18. The term “Judicial Review” means:
    A. Review by courts of legislative acts
    B. Review by Parliament of court decisions
    C. Review of administrative policies
    D. None
19. Which Article empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs?
    A. Article 32
    B. Article 226
    C. Article 131
    D. Article 143
20. The Supreme Court was established in:
    A. 1947
    B. 1950
    C. 1952
    D. 1960
21. Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?
    A. Prime Minister
    B. President
    C. Chief Justice
    D. Parliament
22. The minimum age for appointment as a Supreme Court Judge is:
    A. 30 years
    B. 35 years
    C. 40 years
    D. No specific age
23. Which Article deals with the impeachment of the President?
    A. Article 56
    B. Article 61
    C. Article 74
    D. Article 76
24. Who presides over the joint session of Parliament?
    A. Prime Minister
    B. President
    C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
    D. Vice President
25. Money Bills can be introduced only in:
    A. Lok Sabha
    B. Rajya Sabha
    C. Both Houses
    D. Joint Sitting
26. Which Article deals with the proclamation of emergency?
    A. Article 352
    B. Article 356
    C. Article 360
    D. All of the above
27. National Emergency can be proclaimed on the grounds of:
    A. War
    B. External aggression
    C. Armed rebellion
    D. All of the above
28. The President’s Rule is imposed under:
    A. Article 352
    B. Article 356
    C. Article 360
    D. Article 368
29. Financial Emergency can be proclaimed under:
    A. Article 352
    B. Article 356
    C. Article 360
    D. Article 365
30. The Election Commission is a:
    A. Statutory body
    B. Constitutional body
    C. Advisory body
    D. Judicial body
31. The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by:
    A. Prime Minister
    B. President
    C. Parliament
    D. Supreme Court
32. How many members constitute the Election Commission?
    A. One
    B. Three
    C. Five
    D. Variable
33. Fundamental Rights are enforceable by:
    A. Supreme Court
    B. Parliament
    C. State Government
    D. Governor
34. Which Article defines the term “State”?
    A. Article 10
    B. Article 12
    C. Article 14
    D. Article 19
35. Doctrine of Basic Structure was laid down in:
    A. Golaknath Case
    B. Kesavananda Bharati Case
    C. Minerva Mills Case
    D. Maneka Gandhi Case
36. Habeas Corpus means:
    A. To produce the body
    B. To have the body
    C. To detain the person
    D. To question the arrest
37. Which writ is issued to transfer a case?
    A. Mandamus
    B. Prohibition
    C. Certiorari
    D. Quo Warranto
38. The Governor can reserve a Bill for the President’s consideration under:
    A. Article 200
    B. Article 201
    C. Article 202
    D. Article 204
39. The President is the ______ of the Armed Forces.
    A. Chief Executive
    B. Supreme Commander
    C. Head
    D. Commander-in-Chief
40. Fundamental Duties are contained in:
    A. Article 51A
    B. Article 50
    C. Article 39A
    D. Article 19
41. Administrative law primarily deals with:
    A. Legislature
    B. Executive actions
    C. Judiciary
    D. Citizens’ duties
42. The first Administrative Law case in India was:
    A. A.K. Kraipak v. Union of India
    B. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
    C. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
    D. Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain
43. Rule of law means:
    A. Law above all
    B. Supremacy of law
    C. Equality before law
    D. Both B and C
44. Who is known as the father of Administrative Law?
    A. Dicey
    B. Kelsen
    C. Austin
    D. Salmond
45. Principles of Natural Justice include:
    A. Nemo judex in causa sua
    B. Audi alteram partem
    C. Speaking order
    D. All of the above
46. Judicial Review in India is borrowed from:
    A. USA
    B. UK
    C. Canada
    D. Australia
47. Public Interest Litigation was first introduced by:
    A. Justice P.N. Bhagwati
    B. Justice H.R. Khanna
    C. Justice Sikri
    D. Justice Chandrachud
48. Administrative Tribunals were introduced by:
    A. 42nd Amendment
    B. 44th Amendment
    C. 52nd Amendment
    D. 73rd Amendment
49. Right to Education is a Fundamental Right under:
    A. Article 21A
    B. Article 19
    C. Article 14
    D. Article 45
50. Article 368 deals with:
    A. Constitutional Amendment
    B. Fundamental Rights
    C. Directive Principles
    D. Election Commission

✅ Test–1 Answer Key

1-A, 2-A, 3-B, 4-B, 5-A, 6-C, 7-B, 8-B, 9-B, 10-A, 11-C, 12-C, 13-B, 14-B, 15-B, 16-B, 17-B, 18-A, 19-A, 20-B, 21-B, 22-D, 23-B, 24-C, 25-A, 26-D, 27-D, 28-B, 29-C, 30-B, 31-B, 32-B, 33-A, 34-B, 35-B, 36-A, 37-C, 38-A, 39-D, 40-A, 41-B, 42-B, 43-D, 44-A, 45-D, 46-A, 47-A, 48-A, 49-A, 50-A.