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Mastering the Indian Constitution is one of the highest-scoring areas in the General Knowledge and Indian Polity sections of competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, Railways, Banking, and State PSCs. From foundational concepts like the Preamble to the evolution and total number of Articles, these topics form the core of repeated questions across government recruitment papers. Whether you are revising fundamental principles or looking for high-yield practice questions and answers, this curated guide and objective quiz deliver the essential constitutional facts, key terms, and historical background needed to strengthen your exam preparation.
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Significance of the Preamble & Key Articles in the Indian Constitution
The Preamble serves as the guiding light and soul of the Constitution of India, declaring the nation to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic committed to Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. Drafted under the leadership of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, its opening words—"We, the People of India"—affirm that ultimate sovereignty rests with the citizens. Originally enacted with 395 Articles across 22 Parts in 1949, subsequent amendments have expanded the framework to over 470 Articles, solidifying its place as the world’s most comprehensive written constitution and an indispensable topic for every serious aspirant.
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Why
is this GK Quiz Important?
- More than 8-10 questions come
from Indian Polity in SSC CGL, CHSL, Railway NTPC, IBPS, and UPSC exams.
- Preamble-related questions are
asked almost every year.
- Understanding the Preamble
helps you answer questions on Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles,
and Citizenship easily.
- It boosts your confidence for
both Prelims and Mains.
In
this RamBaan GK Quiz on Indian Polity, we have covered the most
important concepts related to the Preamble such as:
- Keywords and their meaning
- Date of adoption of the
Preamble
- Amendment related to Preamble
(42nd Amendment)
- Significance of “Socialist” and
“Secular”
- Relation between Preamble and
Articles
Dear
Aspirants,
this set contains 10 carefully selected questions along with correct
answers and short explanations. Whether you are a beginner or revising at the
last moment, this quiz will help you strengthen your concepts quickly. Read
each question carefully, think before checking the answer, and note down your
score. This practice will definitely increase your accuracy and speed in the
actual examination hall.
Regular
practice of such Indian Constitution GK Questions not only helps in
scoring high marks but also builds a strong foundation for Indian Polity,
which is considered a scoring subject. Many students ignore deep concepts and
lose easy marks. But if you master the Preamble and basic facts like the number
of Articles, Schedules, and Parts, you can easily solve 90% of Polity
questions.
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Quick
Facts to Remember:
- The Preamble was adopted on 26
November 1949.
- It came into force on 26
January 1950.
- The 42nd Constitutional
Amendment (1976) added three new words: Socialist, Secular, and
Integrity.
- The Preamble is not enforceable
in a court of law but it helps in interpretation of ambiguous provisions.
So,
without wasting any more time, let’s start this exciting GK Quiz on Preamble
of the Indian Constitution. Test your preparation level right now!
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Indian Constitution GK Questions: 500+ Important MCQ for SSC,
UPSC, Bank & Railway (भारतीय संविधान प्रश्नोत्तरी)
1. Which of the following word have not
been written in the preamble of the Indian Constitution?
(A) Sovereign
(B) Socialist
(C) Democratic
(D) Indians
Ans. D
2. Which of the following statements is
not true?
(A) The date of
implementation of Indian Constitution is November 26, 1949
(B) The “Secular” word
was added by the 42nd Constitution Amendment
(C) The 42nd
Constitutional Amendment was done in 1976
(D) Social, Economic and
political justice has been taken from the Russian Revolution in the Indian
Constitution
Ans. A
3. Which statement is not correct in
the case of "Sovereign India"?
(A) India is not
dependent on any country
(B) India is not a colony
of any other country
(C) India can give any
part of its country to any other country
(D) India is obliged to
obey the UN in its internal affairs
Ans. D
4. K.M. Munshi was related to......
(A) Constitution draft
committee
(B) Preamble Committee
(C) Public Accounts
Committee
(D) None of the following
Ans. A
5. Which year is related to Berubari
Case?
(A) 1972
(B) 1976
(C) 1970
(D) 1960
Ans. D
6. What is the true meaning of
"Secular"?
(A) All religions are
equal in the eyes of the government
(B) Special importance to
a religion related to minorities
(C) One religion is
promoted by the government
(D) None of the following
Ans. A
7. What is the meaning of "social
equality" in the Indian Constitution?
(A) Lack of opportunities
(B) Lack of equality
(C) Equal opportunities
for all sections of the societies
(D) None of the following
Ans. C
8. Who among the following said that
the preamble of the Indian Constitution is "The Key note of the
Constitution"?
(A) Ernest Barker
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Dr. Ambedkar
(D) Nelson Mandela
Ans. A
9. Which of the following statements is
true?
(A) In the Berubari case
the Supreme Court had said that the preamble of the Constitution is not a part
of the Constitution
(B) In the Keshavanand
Bharti case, the Supreme Court had said that the preamble of the Constitution
is part of the Constitution
(C) "Preamble"
of the Indian Constitution has been taken from the Constitution of Canada
(D) None of the above
Ans. D
10. "The language of
Preamble" of Indian constitution is taken from the constitution
of......
(A) America
(B) Canada
(C) Australia
(D) Ireland
Ans. C
List of 80 Important Articles of the
Constitution at a Glance
Friends, it is observed that questions based on the Indian
constitution are always asked in many competitive exams like UPSC/PCS/SSC/CDS
etc. So to cater to these exams we published a list of important articles of
the Indian Constitution.
Here is the list of 80 most important articles of the Indian
Constitution
1. Article No. 1:- Name and territory of the Union
2. Article No. 3:- Formation of new states and
alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states
3. Article No. 13:- Laws inconsistent with or in
derogation of the Fundamental
Rights
4. Article No. 14:- Equality before the law
5. Article No. 16:- Equality of opportunity in
matters of public employment
6. Article No. 17:- Abolition of untouchability
7. Article No. 19:- Protection of certain rights
regarding freedom of speech, etc.
8. Article No. 21:- Protection of life and personal
liberty
9. Article No. 21A:- Right to elementary education
10. Article No. 25:- Freedom of conscience and free
profession, practice and propagation of religion
11. Article No. 30:- Right of minorities to establish
and administer educational institutions
12. Article No. 31C:- Saving of laws giving effect to
certain Directive Principles
13. Article No. 32:- Remedies for enforcement of
Fundamental Rights including writs
14. Article No. 38:- State to secure a social order
for the promotion of the welfare of the people
15. Article No.40:- Organisation of village panchayats
16. Article No. 44:- Uniform Civil Code for the citizens
17. Article No. 45:- Provision for early childhood
care and education to children below the age of 6 years.
18. Article No. 46:- Promotion of educational and
economic interests of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and
other weaker sections
19. Article No. 50:- Separation of judiciary from the executive
20. Article No. 51:- Promotion of international peace
and security
21. Article No. 51A:- Fundamental
Duties
22. Article No. 72:- Powers of President to grant
pardons, suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases
23. Article No. 74:- Council of Ministers to aid and advise
the President
24. Article No. 76:- Attorney-General of India
25. Article No. 78:- Duties of the Prime Minister as
respects the furnishing of information to the President, etc.
26. Article No. 110:- Definition of Money Bills
27. Article No. 112:- Annual Financial Statement (Budget)
28. Article No. 123:- Power of President to promulgate
ordinances during recess of Parliament
29. Article No. 143:- Power of President to consult
Supreme Court
30. Article No. 148:- Comptroller and Auditor-General of
India
31. Article No. 149:- Duties and powers of the
Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
32. Article No. 155:- Appointment of the Governor
33. Article No. 161:- Power of Governor to grant
pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases
34. Article No. 163:- Council of Ministers to aid and
advise the Governor
35. Article No. 165:-Advocate-General
of the state
36. Article No. 167:- Duties of Chief Minister with regard to the furnishing of
information to the Governor, etc.
37. Article No. 168:- Constitution of Legislatures in
the states
38. Article No. 169:- Abolition or creation of
Legislative Councils in the states
39. Article No. 170:- Composition of Legislative
Assemblies in the states
40. Article No. 171:- Composition of Legislative
Councils in the states
41. Article No. 172:- Duration of State Legislatures
42. Article No. 173:- Qualification for membership of
the State Legislature
43. Article No. 174:- Sessions of the State
Legislature, prorogation and dissolution
44. Article No. 178:- Speakers and Deputy Speaker of
the Legislative Assembly
45. Article No. 194:- Powers, privileges, and immunity
of Advocate-General
46. Article No. 200:- Assent to bills by the governor
(including reservation for President)
47. Article No. 202:-Annual financial statement of the State
Legislature
48. Article No. 210:- Language to be used in the State
Legislature
49. Article No. 212:- Courts not to inquire into
proceedings of the State Legislature
50. Article No. 213:- Power of governor to promulgate
ordinances during recess of the State Legislature
51. Article No. 214:- High courts for the states
52. Article No. 217:-Appointment and the conditions of the
office of the judge of a High Court
53. Article No. 226:- Power of high courts to issue
certain writs
54. Article No. 239AA:- Special provisions with respect
to Delhi
55. Article No. 243B:- Constitution of Panchayats
56. Article No. 243C:- Composition of Panchayats
57. Article No. 243G:- Powers, authority and responsibilities
of Panchayats
58. Article No. 243K:- Elections to the Panchayats
59. Article No. 249:-Power of Parliament to legislate with
respect to a matter in the State List in the national interest
60. Article No. 262:- Adjudication of disputes relating
to waters of inter-state rivers or river valleys
61. Article No. 263:- Provisions with respect to an
inter-state council
62. Article No. 265:- Taxes not to be imposed save by
authority of law
63. Article No. 275:- Grants from the Union to certain
states
64. Article No. 280:- Finance Commission
65. Article No. 300:- Suits and proceedings
66. Article No. 300A:- Persons not to be deprived of
property save by authority of law (Right to property)
67. Article No. 311:- Dismissal, removal or reduction
in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the Union or a state.
68. Article No. 312:- All-India Services
69. Article No. 315:- Public Service Commission for the
Union and for the states
70. Article No. 320:- Functions of Public Service Commissions
71. Article No. 323-A:- Administrative Tribunals
72. Article No. 324:- Superintendence, direction and
control of elections to be vested in an Election Commission
73. Article No. 330:- Reservation of seats for
scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in the House of the People
74. Article No. 335:- Claims of Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes to services and posts
75. Article No. 352:- Proclamation of Emergency (National Emergency)
76. Article No. 356:- Provisions in case of failure of
constitutional machinery in states (President’s Rule)
77. Article No. 360:- Provisions as to Financial Emergency.
78. Article No. 365:- Effect of failure to comply with
or to give effect to, directions given by the Union (President’s Rule)
79. Article No. 368:- Power of Parliament to amend the
Constitution and procedure therefor
80. Article No. 370:- Temporary provisions with respect
to the state of Jammu and Kashmir
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Conclusion
Mastering the Indian Constitution remains one of the highest-scoring areas in the General Knowledge and Indian Polity sections of competitive exams like SSC CGL, CHSL, UPSC, Banking, Railways, and State PSCs. From the Preamble’s key words — Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic — to the most important Articles, Schedules, and Fundamental Rights, these topics appear almost every year.
Regular practice of Indian Constitution GK questions, especially those related to the Preamble, 42nd Amendment, source of the Constitution, and landmark Supreme Court judgments, builds both accuracy and confidence. Bookmark this page, revise the quick facts and important articles regularly, and combine them with previous year questions for maximum results. Stay consistent, stay updated, and clear your exams with a strong foundation in the Indian Constitution.
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FAQs on Indian Constitution GK
1. When was the Preamble of the Indian Constitution adopted?
The Preamble was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.
2. Which words were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment?
The words “Socialist”, “Secular” and “Integrity” were added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
3. Is the Preamble a part of the Indian Constitution?
Yes. After the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), the Supreme Court held that the Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution.
4. From which country’s Constitution was the language of the Preamble taken?
The language of the Preamble is largely inspired by the Constitution of Australia (and also influenced by the US Constitution).
5. Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution. He was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
6. How many Articles, Parts and Schedules does the Indian Constitution currently have?
Originally it had 395 Articles in 22 Parts and 8 Schedules. After amendments, it now has more than 470 Articles, 25 Parts and 12 Schedules (as of the latest updates).
7. What is the true meaning of “Secular” in the Preamble?
It means the State treats all religions equally and does not promote or discriminate against any particular religion.
8. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
Article 32 (known as the “Heart and Soul” of the Constitution by Dr. Ambedkar) provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies through writs.
9. Can the Preamble be amended?
Yes. The Preamble can be amended under Article 368, but the basic structure of the Constitution cannot be altered (as held in the Kesavananda Bharati case).
10. Why is Indian Constitution GK important for SSC, UPSC and Bank exams?
Indian Polity and Constitution questions consistently contribute 8–15 marks in SSC, Banking and Railway exams and form a core part of UPSC Prelims and Mains. Strong command over the Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSPs and important Articles significantly boosts overall scores.
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