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Indian Constitution and government: GK questions and answers

How is India governed? These questions cover the basics of the Constitution, Parliament and the highest offices of the country.

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20 questions on Indian Constitution and government

  1. On which date did the Constitution of India come into force? 26 January 1950 The day is celebrated as Republic Day. The date recalls the Purna Swaraj pledge of 26 January 1930.
  2. On which date was the Constitution adopted by the Constituent Assembly? 26 November 1949 This day is observed as Constitution Day.
  3. Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution? Dr B. R. Ambedkar Dr Ambedkar was also the first Law Minister of independent India.
  4. Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly? Dr Rajendra Prasad He later became the first President of India.
  5. What is the introduction to the Constitution called? Preamble It begins with the words "We, the people of India".
  6. How many houses does the Parliament of India have? Two They are the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
  7. Which house of Parliament is called the "House of the People"? Lok Sabha Its members are elected directly by the people.
  8. Who is the head of the state in India? President The President is elected by the elected members of Parliament and of the state assemblies.
  9. Who is the head of the government in India? Prime Minister The Prime Minister leads the Council of Ministers.
  10. Who is the chairman of the Rajya Sabha? Vice-President of India The Vice-President holds this post by virtue of the office.
  11. What is the minimum age to vote in India? 18 years It was lowered from 21 to 18 by the 61st Amendment.
  12. What is the minimum age to become the President of India? 35 years The same minimum age applies to the Vice-President.
  13. What is the minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha? 25 years For the Rajya Sabha the minimum age is 30 years.
  14. For how many years is the President of India elected? 5 years A President can be elected again.
  15. Which is the highest court of India? Supreme Court It sits in New Delhi.
  16. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India? President The President appoints the leader who has the support of the majority in the Lok Sabha.
  17. Who is the head of a state government? Chief Minister The Governor is the head of the state, as the President is of the country.
  18. How many Fundamental Rights does the Constitution give today? Six The right to property was removed from the list in 1978.
  19. How many Fundamental Duties are listed in the Constitution? Eleven The eleventh was added in 2002.
  20. Which body conducts elections to Parliament and state assemblies? Election Commission of India It was set up on 25 January 1950, which is why that date is National Voters' Day.

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