Q1. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India?

1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

2. B. N. Rau

3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

4. Sardar Patel

Answer: 3
Explanation: Ambedkar led the Drafting Committee and played a central role in shaping the Constitution.

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Q2. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution declares India as—

1. Federal and Republican

2. Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic

3. Federal, Democratic and Socialist

4. Parliamentary Democratic Republican State

Answer: 2
Explanation: These values reflect India’s constitutional philosophy.

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Q3. The Basic Structure doctrine was propounded in which case?

1. Golaknath case

2. Keshavananda Bharati case

3. S.R. Bommai case

4. Minerva Mills case

Answer: 2
Explanation: Supreme Court held that Parliament cannot amend the basic structure of the Constitution.

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Q4. The Anti-Defection Law was inserted by—

1. 42nd Constitutional Amendment

2. 44th Constitutional Amendment

3. 52nd Constitutional Amendment

4. 73rd Constitutional Amendment

Answer: 3
Explanation: Inserted Tenth Schedule in 1985 to curb political defections.

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Q5. Which Amendment introduced Panchayati Raj institutions as constitutional bodies?

1. 42nd

2. 72nd

3. 73rd

4. 44th

Answer: 3
Explanation: 73rd Amendment (1993) established 3-tier rural local government.

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Q6. The Finance Commission is appointed every—

1. 3 years

2. 5 years

3. 6 years

4. 10 years

Answer: 2
Explanation: Article 280 provides for a Finance Commission every five years.

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Q7. Which body conducts elections in India?

1. Supreme Court

2. Election Commission

3. Parliament

4. Comptroller and Auditor General

Answer: 2
Explanation: Independent constitutional authority to ensure free and fair elections.

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Q8. Who acts as ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

1. Chief Justice of India

2. Vice President of India

3. Lok Sabha Speaker

4. Prime Minister

Answer: 2
Explanation: Vice President presides over Rajya Sabha sessions.

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Q9. Judicial Review is a feature taken from—

1. UK

2. USA

3. Canada

4. France

Answer: 2
Explanation: American constitutional influence on Indian judicial review powers.

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Q10. NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission in—

1. 2008

2. 2010

3. 2014

4. 2015

Answer: 4
Explanation: Formed to promote cooperative federalism and strategic planning.

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Assertion – Reason

Q11.

Assertion (A): India has a parliamentary system of government.
Reason (R): The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.

Answer: A & R both true, R explains A
Explanation: Parliamentary accountability distinguishes it from presidential systems.

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Q12.

Assertion (A): The Constitution of India is federal in nature.
Reason (R): It contains dual polity and division of powers but strong Union features.

Answer: A & R both true, R explains A
Explanation: India is cooperative & quasi-federal.

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Match the Following

Q13.

Answer: A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

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Q14.

Answer: A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

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Short Explanation Notes (Simple & Clear)

1. Constitutionalism in India

• Prevents arbitrary exercise of power

• Based on rule of law, checks & balances, judicial review, basic structure

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2. Union–State Relations

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3. Executive

• President: constitutional head, acts on advice of PM

• Prime Minister & Council of Ministers: real executive

• Governor: dual role, controversy over central influence

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4. Judiciary

• Single integrated system

• Supreme Court, High Court, Subordinate Courts

• Tools: Judicial Review, Judicial Activism, PIL

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5. Local Government