Civics Polity · General Awareness

Constitutions and Law

2,587 Questions

Constitutions and Law questions cover fundamental rights, the preamble, critical articles, and amendments from the Indian and United States constitutions. This topic is indispensable for UPSC, state PSC, and SSC exams. Practicing these questions ensures a solid understanding of political frameworks and legal provisions.

Indian Constitution articlesFundamental rights and dutiesConstitutional amendmentsPreamble featuresUS Constitution principles

Constitutions and Law Questions

Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties as contained in the Constitution of India is/are correct?
1. They can be enforced through writ jurisdiction.
2. They have formed a part of the Constitution since its adoption.
3. They are applicable only to citizens of India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 3 only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Fundamental Duties are applicable only to the citizens of India. The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. The DUTIES incorporated in the constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, are statutory duties and are not enforceable by courts. 
Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?

  1. To vote in public elections

  2. To develop the scientific temper

  3. To safeguard public property

  4. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. The DUTIES incorporated in the constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act , are statutory duties and are not enforceable by courts. 
Eleven fundamental duties for citizens are:
1. To abide by and respect the constitution, the national flag and national anthem.
2. To cherish and follow the noble ideas of the freedom struggle.
3. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of india.
4. To defend the country and render national service when required.
5. To promote common brotherhood and establish dignity of women.
6. To preserve the rich heritage of nation's composite culture.
7. To protect and improve natural environment.
8. To develop scientific temper, humanism and spirit of inquiry.
9. To safeguard public property and abjure violence.
10. To strive for excellence in all sphere of individual and collective activity.
11. It shall be duty of every citizen of india who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunity for education to his child or as the case may be , ward between the age of 6 and 14 (added by 86th amendment act , 2002).

Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

The Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution with the idea of _______________.

  1. giving more importance to the Fundamental Rights

  2. curbing subversive and unconstitutional activities

  3. preventing abuse of Fundamental Rights

  4. giving more power to the executive
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution with the idea of curbing subversive and unconstitutional activities. Originally, there were no fundamental duties in the Constitution. They were added by 42nd and 86th Constitutional Amendment acts. As of now, there are 11 Fundamental duties. Citizens are morally obligated by the Constitution to perform these duties. They are not legally enforceable like fundamental rights.

Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

Which Article of the Constitution envisages free and compulsory education for children up to the age of 6 years?

  1. Article 45

  2. Article 19

  3. Article 29

  4. Article 32
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Option A is the correct answer. Article 45 of the Constitution envisages free and compulsory education for children up to the age of 6 years. The Constitution of India in a Directive Principle contained in article 45, has 'made a provision for free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of fourteen years within ten years of promulgation of the Constitution.

Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

Which part of the Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?

  1. Part III

  2. Part IV

  3. Part V

  4. Part II
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Option B is the correct answer. Part IV of the Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy. The purpose of Directive Principles of State Policy is to lay down positive instructions which would guide State Policy at all levels. The Directive Principles  are covered from Article 36 to Article 51 in the Constitution. The provisions contained in this Directive Principles cannot be enforced by any court, but these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. 

Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is mentioned in the _______________.

  1. Preamble to the Constitution

  2. Directive Principles of State Policy

  3. Fundamental Duties

  4. Ninth Schedule
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 51 of the Constitution which is a Directive Principle of State Policy directs the state to promote international peace and security and maintain just and honorable relations between nations. It further directs the state to respect International law and treaty obligations and settle disputes peacefully.

Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

Which of the following were added to the Directive Principles by amendments to the Constitution?
I. To protect and improve the environment and safeguard wild life.
II. Right of workers to participate in management of industries.
III. Right to work
IV. To protect and maintain places of historic interest.

  1. I and III

  2. II and IV

  3. I, III and IV

  4. I and II
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
The 42nd Constitutional  Amendment Act of 1976 added new Directive Principles. Two of them require the State to:
Take steps for securing the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43A).
Protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife (Article 48A).
Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

From which of the countries, Constitution of India has adopted fundamental duties?

  1. USA

  2. Canada

  3. Erstwhile USSR

  4. UK
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment  Act of 1976 and one more duty was added by 86th Constitutional Amendment,2002. The original Constitution did not provide for Fundamental Duties. Part IV-A of the Constitution provides for these duties. These duties serve as a reminder to the citizens while enjoying their rights that they have some duties to perform towards the country, society, and fellow citizens. The Concept of Fundamental Duties was taken from the Soviet Constitution(USSR) which is now called Russia.

Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

Which one among the following is a fundamental duty of citizens under the Constitution of India?

  1. To provide friendly cooperation to the people of the neighbouring countries

  2. To protect monuments of national importance

  3. To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so

  4. To know more and more about the history of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 and one more duty was added in 2002 by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act. These serve as a reminder for the citizens as the duty they owe towards nation, society, and Constitution while enjoying their Rights. It is given in Part IV-A, Article 51A.

Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution have been taken from the constitution of _____.

  1. USA

  2. Ireland

  3. UK

  4. Canada
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Directive Principles of State Policies are not enforceable in a court of law. India borrowed the DPSP from Irish Constitution of 1937 which itself had borrowed it from Spanish Constitution. Further, the Government of India Act had some “instruments of Instructions” which became the immediate source of DPSP.

Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

Fundamental duties are included in ________ of the Constitution.

  1. Part I A

  2. Part II A

  3. Part III A

  4. Part IV A
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The indian Constitution originally did not include fundamental duties. 10 fundamental duties were added by the 42nd Amendment act of 1976 and 1 more was added by the 86th CAA. These are moral obligations on the citizens of the country and are non-justiciable. As of now, there are 11 fundamental duties included in Part IV(A) of the Indian Constitution.

Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

Whose duty is it to apply Directive Principles while making any law?

  1. Constitution

  2. President

  3. State

  4. Citizens
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Directive Principles of State Policy are borrowed from the Irish Constitution. They are general guidelines for the state to be undertaken for the welfare of people. They are non-justiciable and non-enforceable in nature.
Multiple choice sociology culture study of culture the tribes of india tribes in madhya pradesh

In which Article are Granted Languages included in the Indian Constitution?

  1. Fifth

  2. Sixth

  3. Eighth

  4. Seventh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution contains a list of 22 scheduled languages. They are Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. The Constitutional provisions relating to the 8th Schedule are in articles 344(1) and 351 of the Indian Constitution.  The Government of India is under an obligation to take measures for the development of these languages.

Multiple choice civics the national movement (1935-42) cabinet mission freedom and partition of india prominent leaders in indian freedom movement

As per 'August Offer $1940$' the Constitution of India would be drawn by __________.

  1. House of Commons

  2. House of Lords

  3. Princely States

  4. Indians
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
The Viceroy of India, Lord Linlithgow, issued a statement from Simla on 8 August 1940 known as the August Offer. It was an attemt to secure the cooperation of the Indians in WW II. Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of England at the time. Some of the provisions of the August Offer were:
1. Dominion status as the objective for India.
2. The number of the Indians in the Viceroy’s Executive council will be increased.
3. A representative Indian “Constitution Making Body” shall be appointed immediately after the war.
Multiple choice civics public health and the government role of the government in health food security and related aspects food security

Constitution of India recognises right to water under right to life in which article?

  1. Article 21

  2. Article 19

  3. Article 18

  4. Article 17
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In India, the right to water is not enshrined as a fundamental right in the national Constitution. But courts at both state and federal level have interpreted Article 21 of the Constitution, the right to life, as encompassing the right to safe and sufficient water and sanitation.