Indian Political Science- Top 50 Mcqs and Answers for BA LLB ENTRANCE Kashmir University

Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
→ Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
When was the Indian Constitution adopted?
→ 26th November 1949.
When did the Indian Constitution come into force?
→ 26th January 1950.
Which is the lengthiest written Constitution in the world?
→ Indian Constitution.
What was the original language of the Indian Constitution?
→ English.
Is the Preamble of the Constitution legally enforceable?
→ No, it is not enforceable.
What are the first words of the Preamble?
→ “We, the people of India…”
How many schedules were there in the original Constitution?
→ 8 schedules.
How many schedules are there in the Constitution currently?
→ 12 schedules.
How many Articles were there in the original Constitution?
→ 395 Articles.

From which country did India borrow the Parliamentary system?
→ United Kingdom.
From which country did India borrow Fundamental Rights?
→ United States of America.
From which country did India borrow the Directive Principles?
→ Ireland.
What kind of federation does India follow?
→ Federal structure with unitary bias.
What does secularism in the Indian Constitution mean?
→ The state has no official religion.
From which country did India adopt Single Citizenship?
→ United Kingdom.
At what age can Indian citizens vote?
→ 18 years.
Which Article deals with constitutional amendments?
→ Article 368.
Which Articles deal with emergency provisions?
→ Articles 352 to 360.
How many types of emergencies are provided in the Constitution?
→ Three – National, State, and Financial.

Which Constitution inspired the Preamble of India?
→ Constitution of the USA.
Which words were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment?
→ Socialist, Secular, and Integrity.
What type of state is India declared in the Preamble?
→ Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic.
Which kinds of justice are promised in the Preamble?
→ Social, Economic, and Political.
Which kinds of liberty are promised in the Preamble?
→ Thought, Expression, Belief, Faith, and Worship.

Under which part are Fundamental Rights mentioned?
→ Part III of the Constitution.
Which Articles cover the Fundamental Rights?
→ Articles 12 to 35.
Which Articles deal with the Right to Equality?
→ Articles 14 to 18.
Which Articles deal with the Right to Freedom?
→ Articles 19 to 22.
Which Article provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
→ Article 32.
Who called Article 32 the “heart and soul” of the Constitution?
→ Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Which Article provides the Right to Education?
→ Article 21A.
When was the Right to Education added to the Constitution?
→ In 2002, by the 86th Amendment.
Which Fundamental Right is available only to Indian citizens?
→ Article 19 – Right to Freedom.
Can Fundamental Rights be suspended during an emergency?
→ Yes, except Articles 20 and 21.

In which part are Directive Principles mentioned?
→ Part IV.
Which Articles deal with Directive Principles?
→ Articles 36 to 51.
Are Directive Principles enforceable in a court of law?
→ No, they are non-justiciable.
In which part are Fundamental Duties mentioned?
→ Part IVA.
Which Article mentions Fundamental Duties?
→ Article 51A.
How many Fundamental Duties are there currently?
→ 11 duties.
When were Fundamental Duties added to the Constitution?
→ In 1976, by the 42nd Amendment.