Political Unification and the Role of the Indian Constitution

This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the political unification of India and the role of the Indian Constitution.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the primary objective of the Indian National Congress when it was founded in 1885?

  1. To promote social reforms and address economic disparities.
  2. To achieve political independence from British rule.
  3. To establish a federal structure of governance.
  4. To promote cultural unity and diversity.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which act of the British Parliament in 1935 introduced provincial autonomy in India?

  1. The Indian Councils Act of 1909
  2. The Government of India Act of 1919
  3. The Indian Independence Act of 1947
  4. The Government of India Act of 1935
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first President of the Constituent Assembly of India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru
  2. Rajendra Prasad
  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  4. Mahatma Gandhi
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which committee was appointed by the Constituent Assembly to draft the Indian Constitution?

  1. The Drafting Committee
  2. The Fundamental Rights Committee
  3. The Union Powers Committee
  4. The State Powers Committee
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the Indian Constitution adopted by the Constituent Assembly?

  1. November 26, 1949
  2. January 26, 1950
  3. August 15, 1947
  4. October 2, 1951
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which article of the Indian Constitution declares India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic?

  1. Article 1
  2. Article 2
  3. Article 3
  4. Article 4
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the fundamental law of India?

  1. The Indian Penal Code
  2. The Indian Constitution
  3. The Code of Civil Procedure
  4. The Indian Evidence Act
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Fundamental Rights?

  1. Part III
  2. Part IV
  3. Part V
  4. Part VI
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality?

  1. Article 14
  2. Article 15
  3. Article 16
  4. Article 17
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression?

  1. Article 19(1)(a)
  2. Article 19(1)(b)
  3. Article 19(1)(c)
  4. Article 19(1)(d)
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which article of the Indian Constitution establishes the Supreme Court of India?

  1. Article 124
  2. Article 125
  3. Article 126
  4. Article 127
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to declare a national emergency?

  1. Article 352
  2. Article 353
  3. Article 354
  4. Article 355
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment of the Constitution?

  1. Article 368
  2. Article 369
  3. Article 370
  4. Article 371
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of Panchayati Raj?

  1. The 73rd Amendment
  2. The 74th Amendment
  3. The 75th Amendment
  4. The 76th Amendment
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of Nagarpalika?

  1. The 73rd Amendment
  2. The 74th Amendment
  3. The 75th Amendment
  4. The 76th Amendment