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Chapter 1 The Indian Constitution MCQ Questions Class 8 Social Science with Answers

Question. A constitution which can be amended easily is called :-

(A) Rigid constitution

(B) Flexible constitution

(C) Unwritten constitution

(D) None of these

Answer : B

Question. The words added to the preamble of Indian constitution by the 42nd amendment were :-

(A) Socialist and secular

(B) Democratic and Republic

(C) Secular

(D) Socialist

Answer : A

Question. The Constitution of India grants

(A) dual citizenship

(B) single citizenship

(C) both single and dual citizenship

(D) international and national citizenship.

Answer : B

Question. Fundamental Rights are

(A) basic rights for economic equality

(B) basic rights that are necessary for human happiness

(C) basic rights to keep people united

(D) basic rights which enable each individual to realise his best

Answer : D

Question. Fundamental Rights are given to citizens so that they

(A) get full opportunity for growth and development

(B) can be free from exploitation

(C) can gain social and economic equality

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(D) can move anywhere they want.

Answer : A

Question. In parliamentary government the real power is exercised by :-

(A) The President

(B) The council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister

(C) Both of them

(D) None of these

Answer : B

Question. In a secular country :-

(A) All religious receive due protection and respect

(B) The country puts ban on religion

(C) There is one state religion

(D) None of these.

Answer : A

Question. The constitution of a country is a –

(A) collection of rules and laws.

(B) historical document of laws.

(C) system of fundamental laws adopted by the people according to which the country is governed.

(D) system of government according to which the country is governed.

Answer : C

Question. On which date did the Constituent Assembly meet for the first time?

(A) 9 August 1942

(B) 15 August 1942

(C) 9 December 1946

(D) 26 January 1950

Answer : C

Question. The Constituent Assembly that drafted our Constitution was elected on the recommendation
of

(A) the Cripps proposals

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(B) the Cabinet Mission

(C) the Indian Independence Act

(D) the Wavell Plan.

Answer : B

Question. The first President of the Constituent Assembly was

(A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

(B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(C) Shri K.M. Munshi

(D) Dr. Sachidanand Sinha.

Answer : D

Question. When was the Indian Constitution adopted or passed?

(A) 15 August 1947

(B) 9 December 1946

(C) 26 November 1949

(D) 26 January 1950

Answer : C

Question. The Constitution of India came into force from

(A) 15 August 1947

(B) 26 November 1949

(C) 26 January 1949

(D) 26 January 1950

Answer : D

Question. Which of the following served as the background for the Indian Constitution?

(A) The Government of India Act, 1935

(B) Constitution of USA

(C) Proposals of Cabinet Mission in 1946

(D) Bill of Indian Independence of 1947

Answer : A

Question. The Preamble to the Constitution is

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(A) a description of the Constitution

(B) a summary of the Constitution

(C) an introduction that gives the aims and objectives of the Constitution

Question. If the Preamble to the Indian Constitution is violated,

(A) no remedy is available

(B) one can file a writ of habeas corpus

(C) only the Supreme Court can help

(D) the Supreme Court and the High Courts can help.

Answer : A

Question. The Indian Constitution describes India as a

(A) Federal State

(B) Unitary State

(C) quasi Federal State

(D) Union of States.

Answer : D

Question. Which one of the following statements about the Indian Constitution is not correct?

(A) It is partly federal and partly unitary.

(B) It is neither rigid nor too flexible.

(C) It is written and lengthy.

(D) Parliament can amend any of its parts.

Answer : D

Question. The Indian Constitution ensures a stronger Centre because

(A) the Centre can raise more financial resources

(B) the Centre has more subjects in its list

(C) residuary powers of legislation are with the central legislature or Parliament

(D) defence is the responsibility of the Centre.

Answer : C

Question. Which of the following statements is wrong?

(A) The Indian Constitution envisages Parliamentary form of government.

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(B) The Indian Constitution is federal in character.

(C) The Indian Constitution favours presidential government.

(D) The Indian Constitution envisages an independent judiciary.

Answer : C

Question. The Indian Constitution is

(A) flexible

(B) rigid

(C) partly flexible, partly rigid

(D) quasi rigid.

Answer : C

Question. The Indian Constitution is secular because

(A) the Government cannot formulate any policies that discriminate between different religions

(B) the makers of the Constitution were from all religions

(C) all are given equal rights

(D) there is no state religion.

Answer : A

Question. Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution have been taken from the constitutions
of

(A) Ireland and USA

(B) Spain and Ireland

(C) UK and USA

(D) Canada and USA.

Answer : B

Question. Which one of the following Directive Principles does not form a part of Gandhian philosophy?

(A) Prohibition of intoxicating drinks and drugs

(B) Establishment of village panchayats

(C) Separating judiciary from the executive

(D) Setting up and promoting cottage industries

Answer : C

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Question. Which one of the following is enforceable in a court of law?

(A) Directive Principles

(B) Fundamental Rights

(C) Fundamental Duties

(D) Preamble

Answer : B

Question. Which one of the following is not an essential feature of the parliamentary form of
government?

(A) It has an independent judiciary.

(B) It has the supreme power of making laws.

(C) The executive is responsible to the Parliament or the elected representatives of people.

(D) It has two chambers.

Answer : D

Question. The Federal system adopted by our Constitution is working successfully because

(A) the judiciary is independent

(B) there is a clear division of power between the Centre and the units or the states.

(C) the Press is free to criticise violation of Constitutional provisions.

(D) there is a division of power between the legislature and the executive.

Answer : B

Question. The Indian Constitution can be amended by

(A) A majority vote in each House of Parliament

(B) At least two thirds majority of the members present and voting in each House of Parliament

(C) At least two thirds majority of the members present and voting in each House of Parliament and
ratified by at least half of the legislatures of the states.

(D) special majority in Parliament.

Answer : C

Question. Which of these statements is not correct? In a parliamentary form of government,

(A) Members of Parliament are responsible to the Prime Minister

(B) the Council of Ministers or the executive has collective responsibility

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(C) Ministers are selected by the Prime Minister

(D) the President is indirectly elected by the people.

Answer : A

Question. In a parliamentary form of government, the executive can remain in office only if

(A) it enjoys the confidence of the ruling party

(B) it pleases the head of the state

(C) it has the confidence of the legislature and pleases the head of the state

(D) it enjoys the confidence of the people.

Answer : C

Question. A minister or member of Cabinet in a democracy is not supposed to

(A) disagree with other members in the Cabinet

(B) question the major policy decisions of the government

(C) defend his colleagues in Parliament

(D) compromise his views in the Cabinet meetings.

Answer : B

Question. Which of the following statements is not correct? A minister in a parliamentary form of
government must

(A) Be a member of any of the two houses of Parliament

(B) Have the confidence of the Prime Minister

(C) Share collective responsibility

(D) Have basic knowledge of law.

Answer : D

Question. Majority of Rajya Sabha members are

(A) elected by the people

(B) elected by the state legislatures

(C) appointed by the President

(D) elected by Lok Sabha

Answer : B

Question. The term of a member of Rajya Sabha or the Upper House of Parliament is

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(A) five years

(B) six years

(C) two years

(D) four years.

Answer : B

Question. The Indian Constitution provides

(A) only one constitution for all the states and the Centre

(B) a separate constitution for each state

(C) one constitution for the Centre and union territories

(D) choice of a constitution to the states.

Answer : A

Question. The Indian Constitution has divided the subjects between Centre and the states by providing

(A) three different lists

(B) powers to the courts to decide the subjects

(C) Parliament with the power to allot some subjects to the states

(D) powers to the courts to divide the subjects between the states.

Question. If there is a conflict between Centre and state laws, the Constitution says

(A) laws of the Centre will be valid

(B) the state has option to continue with its laws or use central laws

(C) the court decides which law will be enforced

(D) both laws will be declared valid. '.

Answer : A

Question. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares India to be a

(A) Sovereign Democratic Republic

(B) Sovereign Socialist Democratic Republic

(C) Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic

(D) Sovereign Socialist Democratic Federal Republic.

Answer : C

Question. With the preamble of which country's constitution does our Preamble closely resemble?

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(A) UK

(B) USA

(C) Ireland

(D) France

Answer : B

Question. Which new words were added to the Preamble to the Indian Constitution through the 42nd
Amendment Act?

(A) Sovereign, Democratic and Republic

(B) Secular and socialist

(C) Liberty, Equality and Fraternity

(D) Justice, social, economic and political

Answer : B

Question. In the case of subjects not mentioned in any of the three lists, the power to enact laws rests
with

(A) the Centre

(B) the states

(C) both Centre and states

(D) the Courts.

Answer : A

Question. Indian Constitution is federal because

(A) it is a written Constitution

(B) the states are autonomous

(C) the judiciary safeguards the Constitution and protects the rights of the states and the Centre

(D) the states are responsible for law and order.

Answer : C

Question. Which of the following features of the Indian Constitution can make the Constitution more
unitary in nature?

(A) A strong Centre

(B) All India services

(C) Emergency powers of the President

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(D) Centre's responsibility of defence

Answer : C

Question. The President of India can declare a state of Emergency

(A) whenever he wants

(B) in case of external aggression or internal disturbances

(C) in case of conflict between him and Parliament

(D) when he does not agree with the Prime Minister.

Answer : B

Question. Which of the following statements is wrong?

(A) In the Indian Constitution, the judiciary is independent

(B) The High Court and Supreme Court Judges are elected by Parliament.

(C) In case of constitutional disputes the Supreme Court decides the case.

(D) The verdict of the Supreme Court is [mal.

Answer : B

Question. In the Indian Constitution the judiciary is independent because

(A) it can act independently

(B) it cannot be influenced by the party in power

(C) it enjoys security of tenure and cannot be removed except by a special procedure

(D) Judges are not members of any political party.

Answer : C

Question. The difference between Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Rights is

(A) they are written separately

(B) the former cannot be enforced by law while the latter are enforceable by law

(C) Directive Principles of State Policy come under the jurisdiction of state governments while
Fundamental Rights are the responsibility of the Centre

(D) Directive Principles cannot be changed with times while Fundamental Rights can be changed.

Answer : B

Question. Who played a major role in the drafting of the Indian Constitution?

(A) Jawaharlal Nehru

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(B). Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(C) . Dr. Bhimrao Ainbedkar

(D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer : C

Question. In a Republic the Government derives its powers from

(A) the people

(B) the Constitution

(C) the Judiciary

(D) the President.

Answer : A

Question. Which one of the following countries is a democratic republic?

(A) India

(B) Japan

(C) UK

(D) Sweden

Answer : A

Question. Which of the following statements is correct?

(A) The President is a mere ceremonial head and has no powers.

(B) The Supreme Court can make or enact laws.

(C) Parliament has control over the Council of Ministers.

(D) The President can reject a bill passed by Parliament.

Answer : C

Question. One of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution. Which one is it?

(A) Federal government

(B) Parliamentary form of government

(C) Independent judiciary

(D) Presidential government

Answer : D

Question. Directive Principles of State Policy are there

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(A) to keep the Government within its limits

(B) to protect the rights of ordinary people

(C) to safeguard the interests of state Governments

(D) to direct the Government to adopt policies which will help establish a just society.

Answer : D

Question. Which one of the following is not a necessary attribute of the citizen of a country?

(A) He has to inhabit that country.

(B) He participates in the process of government of that country.

(C) He has political rights in that country and abides by its laws.

(D) He should be in a democratic state.

Answer : A

Question. What should a good citizen not do?

(A) Participate in the process of government

(B) Abide by the laws of the country

(C) Perform his duties

(D) Demand his rights even at the cost of others

Answer : D

Question. Indian Citizenship Act of 1955 does not give Indian citizenship to

(A) children born of Indian citizens abroad

(B) children of diplomatic personnel born in India on or after 26 January 1950

(C) women who are or have been married to citizens of India

(D) persons of Indian origin who ordinarily reside in any country or place outside divided India.

Answer : B

Question. A citizen of any country should be loyal to

(A) the community

(B) the state

(C) the caste

(D) his religion.

Answer : B

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Question. Among the following subjects there is one subject which falls under concurrent list.

(A) Public health

(B) Railways

(C) Trade and Commerce

(D) Education

Answer : D

Question. On the subjects under the concurrent list, a law can be enacted by

(A) the Union government

(B) state governments

(C) both Central and state governments.

(D) both President and state governors.

Answer : C

Question. Which one of the following does not come under the jurisdiction of the Central government?

(A) Defence

(B) Law and order

(C) Post and telegraph

(D) Foreign affairs

Answer : B

Question. Which of these statements is not correct?

(A) Fundamental Rights are guaranteed in the Constitution.

(B) Fundamental Rights cannot be violated by any government

(C) Fundamental Rights are enforced through courts.

(D) Fundamental Rights mean freedom to do anything one wants.

Answer : D

Question. Under which Fundamental Right is the practice of untouchability made punishable by law?

(A) Right to equality

(B) Right to freedom

(C) Right against exploitation

(D) Right to freedom of religion

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Answer : A

Question. In the Indian Constitution developing of the scientific temper and attitude of humanism forms
part of the

(A) Preamble

(B) Fundamental Rights

(C) Directive principles of State Policy

(D) Fundamental Duties.

Answer : D

Question. Which one of the following does not form a part of the right to freedom?

(A) Freedom of speech and expression

(B) Freedom to form unions and associations

(C) Freedom to turn out people speaking languages other than the one spoken by the majority in that
particular region

(D) Freedom to practise any profession or occupation

Answer : C

Question. Which of the following statements is not correct about the right against exploitation?

(A) Children of poor parents can be employed in any trade.

(B) 'Begar' or work without wages will not be allowed.

(C) The State can organise compulsory service for public purposes.

(D) Children below the age of fourteen should not be employed in any dangerous jobs.

Answer : A

Question. Freedom of religion means

(A) All citizens are free to practise their religion

(B) the State is free to sponsor any religion

(C) religious education can be given by the State under the Constitution

(D) the government is free to make appointments on the basis of religion.

Answer : A

Question. Right to conserve and develop one's language and script is guaranteed by the

(A) right to equality

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(B) right to freedom

(C) cultural and educational right

(D) right against exploitation.

Answer : C

Question. Right to vote is a

(A) Fundamental Right

(B) Fundamental Duty

(C) part of Directive Principles

(D) legal right only.

Answer : A

Question. Right against exploitation comes under

(A) Fundamental Rights

(B) Directive Principles of State Policy

(C) Fundamental Duties

(D) non-fundamental rights such as the right to property.

Answer : A

Question. Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Right according to the Indian Constitution?

(A) Right to have judicial remedy

(B) Right to property

(C) Right to assembly

(D) Right to equality

Answer : B

Question. Which constitutional right is violated by discrimination against women?

(A) Right to freedom

(B) Right against exploitation

(C) Right to equality

(D) Right to constitutional remedy

Answer : C

Question. Equal pay for equal work for both men and women is a part of

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(A) Fundamental Right to equality

(B) Fundamental Right against exploitation

(C) Directive Principles of the State Policy

(D) Fundamental Duties.

Answer : A

Question. Right to work is a part of

(A) Fundamental Rights

(B) Preamble

(C) Directive Principles

(D) Fundamental Duties.

Answer : C

Question. Which of the following is guaranteed by Article 17 of the Indian Constitution?

(A) Protection of individual freedom

(B) Right to equality

(C) Abolition of untouchability

(D) Right to constitutional remedies

Answer : C

Question. Right to property was omitted by

(A) 42nd Amendment Act of 1976

(B) 25th Amendment Act of 1971

(C) 44th Amendment Act of 1978

(D) 4th Amendment Act of 1955.

Answer : C

Question. When Fundamental Rights are violated, a citizen

(A) can approach the Supreme Court for a remedy

(B) can approach both the Supreme Court and the High Courts

(C) may mobilise public .opinion

(D) acquires the right to violate fundamental duties.

Answer : B

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Question. Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Constitution

(A) in place of Fundamental Rights

(B) in place of Directive Principles

(C) a separate entity

(D) as an integral part of Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.

Answer : C

Question. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Duty?

(A) To abide by the Constitution

(B) To develop scientific temper, humanism and tolerance

(C) To defend the country

(D) To amass property

Answer : D

Question. Fundamental Duties are provided

(A) by laws of the Supreme Court

(B) by a law passed by the Parliament

(C) by the Constitution through the 42nd Amendment Act

(D) by the convention evolved over the years by the citizens themselves.

Answer : C

Question. Which one of the following is not correct?

(A) Rights and duties are complementary to each other.

(B) Rights are demanded from the government by the citizens whereas duties are demanded by the
government from its citizens.

(C) Rights are an integral part of the Constitution while duties are directives.

(D) No right can be enjoyed without performing duties.

Answer : B

Question. Directive Principles of State Policy were incorporated in the Constitution

(A) to establish a socialistic welfare state

(B) to ensure freedom to the citizens from an excess of governance

(C) to make India a secular and democratic state

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(D) to give directions to the citizens in performing their duties.

Answer : A

Question. What are the objectives for implementing the fundamental rights according to Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar?

(a) To ensure every citizen is benefited

(b) To ensure every citizen is rich

(c) To ensure every citizen has ration card

(d) None of these

Answer : A

Question. What do you mean by Right to equality?

(a) Rich people are higher than poorer

(b) All are equal before law

(c) Government officer are superior

(d) None of these

Answer : B

Question. Where the Hindu worship their God?

(a) Temple

(b) Masjid

(c) Both (a) & (b)

(d) None of these

Answer : A

Question. The Constituent of India was enacted by a Constituent Assembly set up:

(a) By the Indian National Congress

(b) Through a resolution of the provisional government

(c) Under the Indian Independence Act, 1947

(d) Under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946

Answer : D

Question. When did the Maoists join other political parties in Nepal to sign a 12-point agreement?

(a) April 2006

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(b) October 2007

(c) Nov, 2005

(d) Feb 2005

Answer : C

Question. Who was the first governor general of independent India?

(a) Dr. Rajender Parsad

(b) Dr. S. Radhskishna

(c) Mahatma Gandhi

(d) Mount Batan

Answer : D

Question. Which forms defines the Rule of people by the people?

(a) Preamble

(b) Democracy

(c) Constitution

(d) None of these

Answer : B

Question. After 42th amendment the first line of Indian preamble is ''we people of India _______

(c) Democratic

(d) All of these

Answer : D

Question. What is the name of the Kingship or rule of a king?

(a) Democracy

(b) Constitution

(c) Monarchy

(d) None of these

Answer : C

Question. In which country Non-Muslim are not allowed?

(a) USA

(b) Saudi Arabia

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(c) India

(d) None of these

Answer : B

Question. Which of the following are included in right to freedom of religion?

(a) Right to freedom of conscience

(b) Freedom against forced religious instructions

(c) Practice & propagation of religion

(d) All of these

Answer : D

Question. What refers to a goal or a principle in its most excellent or perfect form?

(a) Arbitrary

(b) Ideal

(c) Polity

(d) None of these

Answer : B

Question. What kind of role citizens of India play in electing representatives?

(a) Indirect

(b) No Role

(c) Directcorrect

(d) Submissive

Answer : C

Question. Separation of same religion from the state in democratic societies is because of-

(a) To interrupt religious teaching

(b) To protect the freedom of individual exit from their religion

(c) Both (1) & (2)

(d) None of these

Answer : B

Question. Jurisdiction of which among the following high courts covers the Union Territory of
Lakshadweep ?

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(a) Tamil Nadu High Court

(b) Kerala High Court

(c) Calcutta High Court

(d) Bombay High Court

Answer : B

Question. Panchayati Raj is the tier of which government?

(a) First

(b) Second

(c) Third

(d) Fourth

Answer : C

Question. What type of government India practiced?

(a) Monarchy

(b) Democracy

(c) Anarchy

(d) None of these

Answer : B

Question. The Indian Constitution was enforced on :

(a) 15th Aug, 1947

(b) 26th Nov, 1949

(c) 26th Jan, 1950

(d) 30th Jan, 1950

Answer : C

Question. The members of the Constituent Assembly were :

(a) Elected by Provincial Assemblies

(b) Only representatives of the princely states.

(c) Elected directly by people.

(d) Nominated by the government.

Answer : A

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Question. Buying and selling of human beings include in which right?

(a) Right to Equality

(b) Right to Freedom

(c) Right against Exploitation

(d) None of these

Answer : C

Question. Shri Jagjivan Ram was the first _____ minister of India.

(a) labour

(b) health

(c) Parliamentary Affairs

(d) Home

Answer : A

Question. The elected representatives in India are part of ____.

(a) Judiciary

(b) Legislature

(c) Executive

(d) Cabinet

Answer : B

Question. The system of courts in the country is collectively referred as ______.

(a) Judiciary

(b) Congress

(c) Ministers

(d) Executive

Answer : A

Question. Which of the following are Fundamental Rights?

(a) Right to equality

(b) Right to freedom

(c) Right against exploitation

(d) All of these

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Answer : D

Question. What refers to a goal or a principle in its most excellent or perfect form?

(a) Arbitrary

(b) Idealcorrect

(c) Polity

(d) None of these

Answer : B

Question. What refers to independent people in a democratic form of government?

(a) Sovereign

(b) Ideal

(c) Polity

(d) Trafficking

Answer : A

Question. The father of Indian Constitution is ____.

(a) B R Ambedkar

(b) Liaquat Ali Khan

(c) Rajendra Prasad

(d) S C Sinha

Answer : A

Question. Define the term Sovereign as referred to in Indian Constitution.

(a) Equal opportunities to every one in the country

(b) People of India govern themselves through their elected representatives

(c) No discrimination on the basis of religion

(d) An independent India, no longer governed by any external authority

Answer : D

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