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The Constitution of India

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Introduction:
"The Indian Constitution, one of the longest written Constitutions of the World, just completed 55 years of its existence. Here's a short quiz on some of its features and history."


1. Which of the following words was added into the Pre-amble of the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?
    Republic
    Federal
    Socialist
    Sovereign


2. Which important human right is protected in Article 21 of the Constitution of India?
    Right to Equality
    Right to life and liberty
    Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
    Right to Freedom of Religion


3. From which Constitution was the Concept of a Five Year Plan borrowed into the Indian Constitution?
    USSR
    UK
    USA
    Ireland


4. Which of the following Constitutional posts is enjoyed for a fixed term?
    President
    Chief Justice
    Prime Minister
    Governor


5. A custom or usage, inconsistent with the principles of the Constitution can be struck down as unconstitutional.
    True
    False


6. How many judges sat on the bench to hear the landmark case of Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala in 1973?
    13
    11
    9
    7


7. Which famous doctrine was introduced by the Supreme Court in the landmark 1973 case of Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala?
    Answer: (Two Words)


8. Thed amendment which was passed in 2003 was the ______ occasion upon which the Constitution was amended.amnedment to the ConstHow many Amendments have been made to the Constititution so far? (As of 2005, June)
    92nd
    91st
    83rd
    82nd


9. From which country's Constitution was the concept of Directive Principles of State Policy adopted into the Indian Constitution
    Answer: (One Word; Shamrocks)


10. Which of the following is not a Constitutionally mandated body?
    Planning Commission
    Commission for Center-State Relations
    Election Commission
    National SC/ST Commission


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