1. Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of a Finance Commission ?

Article 300

Article 290

Article 320

Article 280

Answer: Article 280

Explanation:

Article 280 of Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of a Finance Commission. It is constituted by the President. its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves


2. How many Schedules are there in the Indian Constitution ?

14

12

11

13

Answer: 12

Explanation:

At present, the Constitution of India has 12 schedules, 25 parts and 448 articles. There are 103 amendments have been made in the Indian constitution so far.


3. Which article in indian Constitution states about Fundamental Duties ?

Article 31 C

Article 21 A

Article 15

Article 51 A

Answer: Article 51 A

Explanation:

Article 51 ' A' is contained in Part IV A of the Constitution and deals with Fundamental Duties.


4. Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions on the Union Territories ?

Part VIII

Part VII

Part IX

Part IXB

Answer: Part VIII

Explanation:

PART VIII of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions on THE UNION TERRITORIES.


5. Originally, how many articles were in the Indian Constitution ?

440

395

310

442

Answer: 395

Explanation:

The Indian Constitution originally had 395 Articles. However, it is the world's lengthiest written constitution which had been divided into 22 parts and 8 schedules at the time of commencement. But, now the Indian Constitution has 448 articles in 25 parts and 12 schedules. There are 104 amendments have been made in the Indian constitution as of 25 January 2020


6. Which article of the Constitution of India provisions for reservations of seats for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in the House of People ?

Article 325

Article 321

Article 330

Article 335

Answer: Article 330

Explanation:

Article 330 of the Indian Constitution has provisions for the Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People


7. Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex and place of birth ?

Article 23

Article 25

Article 19

Article 15

Answer: Article 15

Explanation:

Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth is discused in article 15.


8. Under which Article can the Parliament amend the Constitution ?

Article 374

Article 74

Article 269

Article 368

Answer: Article 368

Explanation:

Part-xx Article 368 (1) of the Constitution of India grants constituent power to make formal amendments and empowers Parliament to amend the Constitution by way of addition, variation or repeal of any provision according to the procedure laid down therein, which is different from the procedure for ordinary legislation.


9. Which of the following is one of the Articles of the Constitution of India that mentions the Comptroller and Auditor General of India ?

156

352

280

148

Answer: 148

Explanation:

Article 148: Comptroller and Auditor-General of India There shall be a Comptroller and Auditor-General of India who shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal and shall only be removed from office in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.


10. Which of the following states is included in the sixth schedule of the Constitution of India ?

Nagaland

Manipur

Mizoram

Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: Mizoram

Explanation:

The Sixth Schedule consists of provisions for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram, according to Article 244 of the Indian Constitution.