Here is a curated list of 50 High-Yield Practice Questions on the Constitution of India, specifically selected for the UP APO and Judiciary exams.
These questions focus on Fundamental Rights, Writs, Landmark Judgments, and Recent Amendments.
The bold options are answer to the Question.
Part I: Preamble, Sources & Schedules (10 Questions)
1. The idea of “Concurrent List” in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from:
- A. Canada
- B. Australia
- C. USA
- D. UK
2. Which Amendment Act added the words “Socialist, Secular, and Integrity” to the Preamble?
- A. 44th Amendment
- B. 42nd Amendment
- C. 86th Amendment
- D. 1st Amendment
3. The “Ninth Schedule” was added to the Constitution by which Amendment?
- A. 1st Amendment (1951)
- B. 42nd Amendment
- C. 24th Amendment
- D. 7th Amendment
4. Who called the Preamble the “Identity Card of the Constitution”?
- A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- B. N.A. Palkhivala
- C. Jawaharlal Nehru
- D. K.M. Munshi
5. Which Schedule deals with the “Anti-Defection Law”?
- A. 8th Schedule
- B. 9th Schedule
- C. 10th Schedule
- D. 11th Schedule
6. The “Power of Judicial Review” originated in which country?
- A. India
- B. USA
- C. UK
- D. France
7. In which case did the Supreme Court declare the Preamble as an integral part of the Constitution?
- A. Berubari Union case
- B. Kesavananda Bharati case
- C. Golaknath case
- D. Minerva Mills case
8. How many languages are currently recognized in the 8th Schedule?
- A. 18
- B. 22
- C. 24
- D. 14
9. The concept of “Procedure Established by Law” is taken from:
- A. USA
- B. Japan
- C. UK
- D. Germany
10. Article 1 describes India as a:
- A. Federation of States
- B. Union of States
- C. Confederation
- D. Unitary State
Part II: Fundamental Rights & Duties (15 Questions)
11. Which Article prohibits “Trafficking in Human Beings and Forced Labour”?
- A. Article 23
- B. Article 24
- C. Article 21
- D. Article 17
12. The “Right to Property” is now a:
- A. Fundamental Right
- B. Legal/Constitutional Right (Article 300A)
- C. Moral Right
- D. None of the above
13. Which Article is known as the “Heart and Soul” of the Constitution?
- A. Article 14
- B. Article 19
- C. Article 21
- D. Article 32
14. “Equal Pay for Equal Work” is a:
- A. Fundamental Right
- B. Directive Principle of State Policy (Article 39(d))
- C. Fundamental Duty
- D. Statutory Right
15. The “Right to Education” (Article 21A) was added by which Amendment?
- A. 42nd
- B. 44th
- C. 86th (2002)
- D. 91st
16. The writ of “Habeas Corpus” literally means:
- A. We Command
- B. To have the body of
- C. By what authority
- D. To be certified
17. Which Fundamental Right cannot be suspended even during a National Emergency?
- A. Article 19
- B. Articles 20 and 21
- C. Articles 14 and 15
- D. Article 32
18. Which Article abolishes “Untouchability”?
- A. Article 16
- B. Article 17
- C. Article 18
- D. Article 23
19. The “Doctrine of Eclipse” applies to:
- A. Article 13
- B. Article 14
- C. Article 21
- D. Article 368
20. Fundamental Duties were recommended by which committee?
- A. Verma Committee
- B. Swaran Singh Committee
- C. Sarkaria Commission
- D. Mandal Commission
21. Reservation for EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) was introduced by which Amendment?
- A. 101st
- B. 102nd
- C. 103rd
- D. 104th
22. The phrase “Double Jeopardy” is associated with:
- A. Article 20(2)
- B. Article 20(1)
- C. Article 20(3)
- D. Article 22
23. Protection against Self-Incrimination is provided under:
- A. Article 20(2)
- B. Article 20(3)
- C. Article 22
- D. Article 21
24. Which Writ can be issued against a person holding a public office illegally?
- A. Mandamus
- B. Quo-Warranto
- C. Certiorari
- D. Prohibition
25. “Uniform Civil Code” is mentioned in:
- A. Article 40
- B. Article 44
- C. Article 45
- D. Article 50
Part III: Union & State Executive (10 Questions)
26. Who appoints the Attorney General of India?
- A. Chief Justice of India
- B. President of India (Article 76)
- C. Prime Minister
- D. Law Minister
27. The President can be impeached for “Violation of the Constitution” under:
- A. Article 61
- B. Article 56
- C. Article 72
- D. Article 123
28. An Ordinance promulgated by the President must be approved by Parliament within:
- A. 6 months
- B. 6 weeks from reassembly
- C. 3 months
- D. 1 year
29. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
- A. President
- B. Vice-President
- C. Prime Minister
- D. Speaker
30. The minimum age to become the Governor of a State is:
- A. 25 years
- B. 30 years
- C. 35 years
- D. 40 years
31. The “Pardoning Power” of the Governor is under:
- A. Article 72
- B. Article 161
- C. Article 163
- D. Article 213
32. Money Bill can only be introduced in:
- A. Rajya Sabha
- B. Lok Sabha
- C. Both Houses
- D. Joint Sitting
33. Joint Sitting of Parliament is presided over by:
- A. President
- B. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
- C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
- D. Prime Minister
34. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to:
- A. The President
- B. The Lok Sabha
- C. The Rajya Sabha
- D. The Parliament
35. Article 123 deals with:
- A. Supreme Court’s Advisory Jurisdiction
- B. President’s Power to promulgate Ordinances
- C. Election Commission
- D. Finance Commission
Part IV: Judiciary (10 Questions)
36. The “Original Jurisdiction” of the Supreme Court deals with disputes between Centre and States under:
- A. Article 131
- B. Article 132
- C. Article 136
- D. Article 143
37. The power of the Supreme Court to punish for its own contempt is under:
- A. Article 124
- B. Article 129
- C. Article 137
- D. Article 141
38. “Curative Petition” was evolved by the Supreme Court in which case?
- A. Rupa Ashok Hurra vs. Ashok Hurra
- B. Maneka Gandhi case
- C. Indira Sawhney case
- D. S.R. Bommai case
39. Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (Article 143) allows the President to seek opinion on:
- A. Only Criminal Matters
- B. Law or Fact of Public Importance
- C. Only Constitutional Amendments
- D. Disputes regarding water tribunals
40. High Court’s power to issue writs under Article 226 is:
- A. Narrower than Article 32
- B. Broader than Article 32
- C. Equal to Article 32
- D. None of the above
41. Appointments of District Judges are made by:
- A. Governor (in consultation with High Court)
- B. President
- C. Chief Minister
- D. High Court Collegium
42. The retirement age of Supreme Court Judges is:
- A. 62 years
- B. 65 years
- C. 60 years
- D. 70 years
43. Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was introduced by which Justice?
- A. Justice H.J. Kania
- B. Justice P.N. Bhagwati
- C. Justice M. Hidayatullah
- D. Justice Y.V. Chandrachud
44. Law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts under:
- A. Article 140
- B. Article 141
- C. Article 142
- D. Article 144
45. Which Article empowers the Supreme Court to review its own judgments?
- A. Article 137
- B. Article 136
- C. Article 132
- D. Article 134
Part V: Emergency & Miscellaneous (5 Questions)
46. “Financial Emergency” (Article 360) has been imposed in India:
- A. Once
- B. Twice
- C. Thrice
- D. Never
47. GST Council is defined under which Article?
- A. Article 279
- B. Article 279A
- C. Article 280
- D. Article 269A
48. The 106th Constitutional Amendment Act (2023) deals with:
- A. EWS Reservation
- B. GST
- C. Women’s Reservation in Parliament/State Assemblies (Nari Shakti Vandan)
- D. OBC Commission
49. National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was given constitutional status by:
- A. 101st Amendment
- B. 102nd Amendment
- C. 103rd Amendment
- D. 104th Amendment
50. “National Emergency” is proclaimed under:
A. Article 352
B. Article 356
C. Article 360
D. Article 365
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