The Indian Constitution: CBSE Class 8 Civics Chapter 1
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
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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
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