Explanation: The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.
Question 2
How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
A 5
B 6
C 7
D 8
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Indian Constitution originally had 7 Fundamental Rights but after the 44th Amendment (1978), the Right to Property was removed, leaving 6 Fundamental Rights.
Question 3
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Education?
A Article 19
B Article 21
C Article 21A
D Article 32
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation: Article 21A, inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 2002, provides the Right to Education for children between 6 and 14 years.
Question 4
The President of India is elected by?
A Lok Sabha only
B Both Houses of Parliament
C Elected members of both Houses and State Legislative Assemblies
D All citizens of India
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation: The President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies.
Question 5
How many schedules does the Indian Constitution have?
A 8
B 10
C 12
D 14
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Indian Constitution currently has 12 Schedules. Originally it had 8 schedules; 4 more were added through constitutional amendments.
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