Indian Constitution - Sample MCQs for Competitive Exams

Sample Questions

1. Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution”?
   A) Mahatma Gandhi
   B) Jawaharlal Nehru
   C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
   D) Sardar Patel
2. What is the introduction to the Indian Constitution called?
   A) Directive Principles
   B) Fundamental Rights
   C) Preamble
   D) Schedules
3. Which part contains the Fundamental Rights?
   A) Part I
   B) Part III
   C) Part IV
   D) Part V
4. How many members signed the original Constitution?
   A) 284
   B) 300
   C) 395
   D) 450
5. The President of India is elected by:
   A) Direct public vote
   B) Members of Parliament (MPs)
   C) Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs)
   D) An Electoral College (MPs + MLAs)
6. Which article abolishes untouchability?
   A) Article 15
   B) Article 17
   C) Article 21
   D) Article 32
7. The idea of Panchayati Raj is based on:
   A) Centralized governance
   B) Democratic decentralization
   C) Military administration
   D) Religious principles
8. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
   A) Prime Minister
   B) President
   C) Parliament
   D) Supreme Court Judges
9. The Constitution of India was adopted on:
   A) 15th August 1947
   B) 26th January 1950
   C) 26th November 1949
   D) 2nd October 1948
10. Which is the longest written constitution in the world?
    A) USA
    B) China
    C) India
    D) UK

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