25 Indian Constitution MCQs with Answers – UPSC Preparation

Get the most important Constitution-based multiple choice questions for UPSC, SSC, and State Exams. All questions come with answers and clear explanations.

1. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
   A) Part I    B) Part II    C) Part III    D) Part IV
   Explanation: Part III (Articles 12–35) covers Fundamental Rights of citizens.


2. The idea of ‘Single Citizenship’ in India is borrowed from which country?
   A) USA    B) Canada    C) Australia    D) UK
   Explanation: India follows the British model of single citizenship.


3. Which Article of the Constitution abolishes ‘Untouchability’?
   A) Article 15    B) Article 16    C) Article 17    D) Article 19
   Explanation: Article 17 declares untouchability as illegal and punishable.


4. Which schedule of the Constitution contains the list of official languages?
   A) 7th    B) 8th    C) 9th    D) 10th
   Explanation: The 8th Schedule contains 22 official languages.


5. Who is known as the ‘Father of the Indian Constitution’?
   A) Jawaharlal Nehru    B) B. R. Ambedkar    C) Sardar Patel    D) Rajendra Prasad
   Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee.


6. Directive Principles of State Policy are inspired by which country's Constitution?
   A) UK    B) USA    C) Ireland    D) Canada
   Explanation: DPSPs were taken from the Irish Constitution.


7. Which Article empowers the President to declare an emergency?
   A) Article 352    B) Article 356    C) Article 360    D) Article 370
   Explanation: Article 352 is for National Emergency during war/aggression.


8. What is the maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha?
   A) 238    B) 250    C) 252    D) 260
   Explanation: Max strength is 250 (238 elected + 12 nominated).


9. Which Amendment is known as the ‘Mini Constitution’?
   A) 24th    B) 42nd    C) 44th    D) 52nd
   Explanation: The 42nd Amendment (1976) made major constitutional changes.


10. The concept of Judicial Review is borrowed from which country?
    A) UK    B) USA    C) Australia    D) Germany
    Explanation: Judicial Review is inspired by the U.S. Constitution.


11. Which Article provides for the Election Commission of India?
    A) Article 324    B) Article 326    C) Article 330    D) Article 336
    Explanation: Article 324 empowers the Election Commission to conduct elections.


12. How many Fundamental Duties are listed in the Constitution?
    A) 9    B) 10    C) 11    D) 12
    Explanation: 11 duties under Article 51A, last added in 2002.


13. The ‘Right to Property’ is now a:
    A) Fundamental Right    B) Directive Principle    C) Legal Right    D) Moral Right
    Explanation: It was removed from Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment.


14. Which Article deals with the Right to Education (RTE)?
    A) Article 14    B) Article 19    C) Article 21A    D) Article 45
    Explanation: Article 21A ensures free and compulsory education for 6–14 years.


15. Which body interprets the Constitution?
    A) Parliament    B) President    C) Prime Minister    D) Supreme Court
    Explanation: Supreme Court is the final interpreter of the Constitution.


16. How many schedules were originally in the Constitution?
    A) 8    B) 10    C) 11    D) 12
    Explanation: 8 Schedules were included initially; now there are 12.


17. The concept of a “Secular State” is mentioned in which part of the Constitution?
    A) Directive Principles    B) Fundamental Rights    C) Preamble    D) 9th Schedule
    Explanation: “Secular” was added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment.


18. Who appoints the Governor of a State?
    A) Chief Minister    B) Prime Minister    C) President of India    D) Chief Justice
    Explanation: Under Article 155, the President appoints the Governor.


19. Which Article granted special status to Jammu & Kashmir (now revoked)?
    A) Article 356    B) Article 360    C) Article 370    D) Article 371
    Explanation: Article 370 gave special autonomy; abrogated in 2019.


20. Which body recommends distribution of taxes between Centre and States?
    A) Finance Commission    B) Planning Commission    C) NITI Aayog    D) RBI
    Explanation: The Finance Commission advises on tax-sharing between Centre & States.


21. Panchayati Raj was added by which Amendment?
    A) 42nd    B) 44th    C) 73rd    D) 86th
    Explanation: 73rd Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj.


22. Which part of the Constitution is not justiciable?
    A) Fundamental Rights    B) Directive Principles    C) Preamble    D) Union List
    Explanation: DPSPs are non-justiciable and not enforceable by courts.


23. The term 'Republic' in the Preamble means:
    A) Ruled by monarch    B) Head of State is elected    C) Only religious law    D) Military rule
    Explanation: Republic means the Head of State is elected, not hereditary.


24. Which Article deals with equality before law?
    A) Article 14    B) Article 19    C) Article 21    D) Article 32
    Explanation: Article 14 ensures equality before law and equal protection of laws.


25. Who was the first President of India?
    A) Rajendra Prasad    B) Nehru    C) Radhakrishnan    D) Ambedkar
    Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of independent India.

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