The Constitution of India — An Introduction

Why is the Constitution important for India?

1. It only organizes elections.
2. It provides the framework for government, protects citizens' rights, ensures justice, and strengthens democracy.
3. It only applies to government employees.
4. It has no role in daily life.

Why are Fundamental Duties included in the Constitution?

1. To remind citizens of their responsibilities towards the nation.
2. To increase punishments only.
3. To replace Fundamental Rights.
4. To reduce democracy.

Why are Fundamental Rights important?

1. They only help government officials.
2. They protect the freedom, dignity, and equality of citizens.
3. They increase taxes.
4. They reduce education opportunities.

What is meant by the Rule of Law?

1. Only rulers must follow laws.
2. Everyone is equal before the law, and laws apply equally to all.
3. Only rich people are protected by laws.
4. Laws are optional for government officials.

Why is the Preamble important?

1. It lists all government offices.
2. It states the ideals and objectives of the Constitution.
3. It explains only election rules.
4. It contains all court judgments.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?

1. Democracy
2. Rule of Law
3. Equality
4. Dictatorship

Which word in the Preamble means that all citizens are equal before the law?

1. Liberty
2. Equality
3. Justice
4. Fraternity

Which institution protects the Constitution and interprets its provisions?

1. Municipal Corporation
2. Supreme Court
3. Police Station
4. School

Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty of every Indian citizen?

1. To protect the environment
2. To break traffic rules
3. To avoid voting forever
4. To ignore national symbols

India is described as a democracy because:

1. Kings rule the country.
2. The people elect their representatives.
3. The military governs the country.
4. Only judges make laws.

Which of the following is a Fundamental Right?

1. Right to Equality
2. Right to own unlimited property
3. Right to break laws
4. Right to avoid paying taxes

Which body prepared the Constitution of India?

1. Parliament
2. Supreme Court
3. Constituent Assembly
4. Election Commission

Who is known as the Chief Architect of the Indian Constitution?

1. Mahatma Gandhi
2. Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

When did the Constitution of India come into effect?

1. 15 August 1947
2. 26 January 1950
3. 26 November 1949
4. 2 October 1948

What is the Constitution of India?

1. A storybook about India
2. The supreme law of the country
3. A collection of maps
4. A list of festivals