Extra 30 MCQs with answers for CBSE Class 8 Civics Chapter 1: The Indian Constitution:

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

When was the Indian Constitution adopted?

 

a) 26th January 1950

 

b) 26th November 1949

 

c) 15th August 1947

 

d) 2nd October 1950

 

Answer:

b) 26th November 1949

When did the Indian Constitution come into effect?

 

a) 26th January 1950

 

b) 26th November 1949

 

c) 15th August 1947

 

d) 2nd October 1950

 

Answer:

a) 26th January 1950

Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?

 

a) Mahatma Gandhi

 

b)

Dr.

B.R.

Ambedkar

 

c) Jawaharlal Nehru

 

d)

Sardar

Patel

 

Answer:

b)

Dr.

B.R.

Ambedkar

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

 

a) Secularism

 

b) Federalism

 

c) Monarchy

 

d) Separation of Powers

 

Answer:

c) Monarchy

What does "secularism" mean in the Indian Constitution?

 

a) The country has an official religion

 

b) The government

favors

one religion

 

c) The government treats all religions equally

 

d) Religion is banned in India

 

Answer:

c) The government treats all religions equally

Which body drafted the Indian Constitution?

 

a) Parliament

 

b) Supreme Court

 

c) Constituent Assembly

 

d)

Lok

Sabha

 

Answer:

c) Constituent Assembly

How many members were in the Constituent Assembly?

 

a) 200

 

b) 299

 

c) 389

 

d) 500

 

Answer:

c) 389

Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Fundamental Rights?

 

a) Part I

 

b) Part II

 

c) Part III

 

d) Part IV

 

Answer:

c) Part III

Which Fundamental Right prohibits discrimination?

 

a) Right to Freedom

 

b) Right to Equality

 

c) Right to Education

 

d) Right against Exploitation

 

Answer:

b) Right to Equality

How many Fundamental Rights are mentioned in the Indian Constitution?

 

a) 5

 

b) 6

 

c) 7

 

d) 8

 

Answer:

b) 6

Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?

 

a) Article 14

 

b) Article 17

 

c) Article 19

 

d) Article 21

 

Answer:

b) Article 17

What is the minimum age to vote in India?

 

a) 16 years

 

b) 18 years

 

c) 21 years

 

d) 25 years

 

Answer:

b) 18 years

Which schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the official languages?

 

a) 5th

 

b) 6th

 

c) 7th

 

d) 8th

 

Answer:

d) 8th

Which of the following is NOT a Directive Principle of State Policy?

 

a) Equal pay for equal work

 

b) Right to vote

 

c) Protection of environment

 

d) Free legal aid

 

Answer:

b) Right to vote

What is the role of the President of India?

 

a) Head of State

 

b) Head of Government

 

c) Chief Justice

 

d) Speaker of

Lok

Sabha

 

Answer:

a) Head of State

Who is responsible for implementing laws in India?

 

a) Judiciary

 

b) Executive

 

c) Legislature

 

d) Election Commission

 

Answer:

b) Executive

What is the tenure of the President of India?

 

a) 4 years

 

b) 5 years

 

c) 6 years

 

d) 7 years

 

Answer:

b) 5 years

Which is the highest court of appeal in India?

 

a) High Court

 

b) District Court

 

c) Supreme Court

 

d)

Lok

 

Adalat

 

Answer:

c) Supreme Court

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

 

a) Prime Minister

 

b) President

 

c) Parliament

 

d)

Lok

Sabha

 

Answer:

b) President

Which of the following rights is a Fundamental Right?

 

a) Right to Property

 

b) Right to Education

 

c) Right to Work

 

d) Right to Vote

 

Answer:

b) Right to Education

Which article of the Constitution provides for the Right to Life?

 

a) Article 14

 

b) Article 19

 

c) Article 21

 

d) Article 25

 

Answer:

c) Article 21

What type of government does India have?

 

a) Monarchy

 

b) Federal

 

c) Dictatorship

 

d) Unitary

 

Answer:

b) Federal

What does "Fundamental Duties" mean?

 

a) Rights given to citizens

 

b) Responsibilities of citizens

 

c) Rules for government officials

 

d) Laws for elections

 

Answer:

b) Responsibilities of citizens

Which amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years?

 

a) 42nd Amendment

 

b) 44th Amendment

 

c) 61st Amendment

 

d) 73rd Amendment

 

Answer:

c) 61st Amendment

How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?

 

a) 10

 

b) 12

 

c) 14

 

d) 15

 

Answer:

b) 12

Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with

Panchayati

Raj?

 

a) Part IX

 

b) Part X

 

c) Part XI

 

d) Part XII

 

Answer:

a) Part IX

Which house of the Parliament is also called the 'Upper House'?

 

a)

Lok

Sabha

 

b)

Rajya

Sabha

 

c)

Vidhan

Sabha

 

d)

Vidhan

 

Parishad

 

Answer:

b)

Rajya

Sabha

Which article of the Indian Constitution mentions "Abolition of Titles"?

 

a) Article 14

 

b) Article 17

 

c) Article 18

 

d) Article 21

 

Answer:

c) Article 18

What does "Sovereign" mean in the Indian Constitution?

 

a) The country is independent

 

b) The country has a king

 

c) The country is ruled by another nation

 

d) The country follows a dictatorship

 

Answer:

a) The country is independent

How many articles were there in the original Indian Constitution?

 

a) 448

 

b) 395

 

c) 500

 

d) 370

 

Answer:

b) 395