The right to property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by which constitutional amendment?
Correct answer D. 44th Amendment, 1978
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Constitution of India MCQs
Constitution of India MCQs cover the making of the Constitution, the Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties, the Schedules and important amendments. Each question on MCQs360 shows the correct answer instantly, helping UPSC, SSC and state PSC candidates revise the basics of Indian polity.
Who served as the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly of India and prepared its first draft?
Correct answer A. B. N. Rau
Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with citizenship?
Correct answer A. Part II
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Under Article 368, a constitutional amendment affecting the representation of states in Parliament requires ratification by ____.
Correct answer A. at least half of the state legislatures
The concept of a Concurrent List in the Constitution of India was borrowed from the constitution of which country?
Correct answer A. Australia
Which Schedule of the Constitution of India contains the Union, State and Concurrent Lists?
Correct answer A. Seventh Schedule
The 106th Constitutional Amendment of 2023 reserves what share of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies?
Correct answer D. One-third
The 103rd Constitutional Amendment of 2019 provided reservation of up to 10 per cent for which group?
Correct answer D. Economically weaker sections
Which constitutional amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
Correct answer D. 101st Amendment, 2016
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In the 1967 Golaknath case, what did the Supreme Court of India hold?
Correct answer B. Parliament could not amend Fundamental Rights
In which case did the Supreme Court of India propound the basic structure doctrine in 1973?
Correct answer D. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
During a national emergency, the enforcement of rights under which two Articles cannot be suspended?
Correct answer D. Articles 20 and 21
The 44th Amendment replaced the words ‘internal disturbance’ in Article 352 with which words as a ground for national emergency?
Correct answer A. Armed rebellion
Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for a financial emergency?
Correct answer A. Article 360
Which Article did B. R. Ambedkar describe as the ‘very soul’ and ‘heart’ of the Constitution of India?
Correct answer A. Article 32
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Which writ is used to challenge a person’s legal right to hold a public office?
Correct answer C. Quo warranto
Which writ, meaning ‘we command’, directs a public authority to perform a duty it has failed to perform?
Correct answer B. Mandamus
Which writ is issued by a court to order the production of a detained person so the legality of the detention can be examined?
Correct answer B. Habeas corpus
Which Article of the Constitution of India abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form?
Correct answer B. Article 17
Which Article of the Constitution of India makes free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 a Fundamental Right?
Correct answer D. Article 21A
About Constitution of India MCQs
Questions on the making of the Constitution cover the Constituent Assembly, its first meeting, the Drafting Committee, the role of the Constitutional Adviser and the reasons behind the dates of adoption and commencement. Other questions ask which features were borrowed from other constitutions, such as the Concurrent List from Australia, and how the Constitution is organised into Parts, Articles and Schedules. Knowing who held which role in the Assembly, and on which dates key decisions were taken, answers a large share of these questions.
The rest of the topic tests the content of the Constitution itself: the words of the Preamble and how the 42nd Amendment changed it, individual Fundamental Rights such as Articles 14, 17, 21A and 32, the rights that cannot be suspended in an emergency, Fundamental Duties, the Seventh Schedule lists and the amending procedure under Article 368. Recent amendments on reservation and women's representation also feature.
Key facts to remember
- The Constituent Assembly of India held its first meeting on 9 December 1946.
- The 42nd Amendment of 1976 added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular' and 'Integrity' to the Preamble.
- The 44th Amendment of 1978 removed the right to property from Fundamental Rights; it is now a legal right under Article 300A.
- The Seventh Schedule contains the Union, State and Concurrent Lists.
- Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
- During a national emergency, the enforcement of rights under Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended.
Exams that include Constitution of India MCQs
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- UPSC CSE Prelims
- SSC CGL
- SSC CHSL
- State PSCs
- RRB NTPC
- CTET
How to prepare for Constitution of India MCQs
- Memorise the Preamble word for word and note which words were added in 1976.
- Group Fundamental Rights by category (equality, freedom, against exploitation, religion, cultural and educational, remedies) with their Article numbers.
- Make a table of borrowed features and the country each came from.
- Learn the special majority and state ratification requirements under Article 368 with examples.
Frequently asked questions
Who is known as the chief architect of the Constitution of India?
Dr B. R. Ambedkar, who chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly, is widely described as the chief architect of the Constitution. Dr Rajendra Prasad was President of the Constituent Assembly, and B. N. Rau served as its Constitutional Adviser and prepared the initial draft.
Why is 26 November observed as Constitution Day?
The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India on 26 November 1949. Since 2015 the date has been observed as Constitution Day, also called Samvidhan Divas. The Constitution came fully into force two months later, on 26 January 1950.
Which exams ask questions on the Constitution of India?
Questions on the Constitution appear in the UPSC Civil Services prelims, SSC CGL and CHSL, state PSC exams, RRB NTPC and the social studies sections of CTET. Fundamental Rights, the Preamble and major amendments are among the most frequently tested areas.
Last reviewed October 2026