Constitution Day Quiz

When was the Indian Constitution implemented?

• 26 January, 1950

• 25 December, 1950

• 26 January, 1947

• 15 August, 1947

Who is considered the father of the Indian Constitution?

• Subhash Chandra Bose

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

• Mahatma Gandhi

What is the full name of B. R. Ambedkar?

• Babasaheb Rajendra Ambedkar

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak Ambedkar

• Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar

• Bhagat Singh Rajguru Ambedkar

What is 'Mooknayak'?

• Dr. Ambedkar's autobiography.

• Ambedkar's newspaper.

• A biography of a leader who could not speak.

• Dr. Ambedkar's pen name?

After Indian independence, which portfolio was handled by Dr. Ambedkar?

• Finance and Economics

• Law and Justice

• Agriculture and Rural Development

• Health and Education

What decision of Gandhi was opposed by Ambedkar?

• Fast against separate constituencies

• Reject round table conferences

• Support the idea of separate constituencies for Dalits

• Participate in the Salt March

Article 19 guarantees how many freedoms?

• Ten

• Two

• Four

• Six

Answer explanation

• 1. To freedom of speech and expression;

• 2. To assemble peaceably and without arms;

• 3. To form associations or unions;

• 4. To move freely throughout the territory of India;

• 5. To reside and settle in any part of the territory of India;

6. 6. To practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business

In the Indian democracy, who holds the ultimate power?

• The President of India

• The people of India

• The Supreme Court of India

• The Prime Minister of India

Answer explanation

While British system is based on doctrine of the sovereignty of Parliament, Indian Parliament is not supreme and enjoys limited and restricted powers due to a written Constitution, federal system, judicial review and fundamental rights. However, the phrase “We The People of India” in the preamble signifies that the ultimate sovereignty resides with the people in India.

Which act established the Public Service Commission?

• Indian Government Act, 1947

• Indian Independence Act, 1947

• Government of India Act, 1919

• Government of India Act, 1935

Answer explanation

The Government of India Act, 1919 provided for the establishment of a Public Service Commission. Hence, a central public service commission was set up in 1926 for recruiting the civil servants.

Who conducts the elections for Panchayats and Municipalities in the states?

• State Election Commission

• Prime Minister

• Local Political Party

• Central Election Commission

Answer explanation

The Constitution of India provides for a separate State Election Commission for elections to the panchayats and municipalities in the states.