Extra 40 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with answers from the chapter "Philosophy of Indian Constitution" for Class 11 Political Science:
Which part of the Indian Constitution reflects its philosophy?
a) Fundamental Rights
b) Directive Principles of State Policy
c) Preamble
d) Emergency Provisions
Answer:
c) Preamble
Which term in the Preamble signifies the absence of discrimination on any grounds?
a) Sovereign
b) Socialist
c) Secular
d) Equality
Answer:
d) Equality
What does the term ‘Sovereign’ in the Preamble mean?
a) India is a part of the British Commonwealth
b) India is independent in internal and external matters
c) India is ruled by a foreign power
d) India follows only international laws
Answer:
b) India is independent in internal and external matters
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?
a) Federalism
b) Monarchy
c) Secularism
d) Democracy
Answer:
b) Monarchy
What does the term ‘Socialist’ in the Preamble imply?
a) Abolition of private property
b) Government control over industries
c) Equal distribution of wealth and resources
d) One-party system
Answer:
c) Equal distribution of wealth and resources
Which word was added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment, 1976?
a) Socialist
b) Republic
c) Justice
d) Sovereign
Answer:
a) Socialist
Which feature of the Constitution ensures equal treatment before the law?
a) Fundamental Duties
b) Fundamental Rights
c) Directive Principles of State Policy
d) Emergency Provisions
Answer:
b) Fundamental Rights
Which principle guides the Indian Constitution towards social justice?
a) Rule of Law
b) Directive Principles of State Policy
c) Judicial Review
d) Presidential System
Answer:
b) Directive Principles of State Policy
Which of the following is NOT included in the Preamble?
a) Fraternity
b) Liberty
c) Integrity
d) Federalism
Answer:
d) Federalism
Who described the Preamble as the ‘identity card of the Constitution’?
a) B.R. Ambedkar
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) K.M. Munshi
d) N.A.
Palkhivala
Answer:
d) N.A.
Palkhivala
Which fundamental right ensures protection against discrimination?
a) Right to Equality
b) Right to Freedom
c) Right to Education
d) Right to Property
Answer:
a) Right to Equality
Which section of the Constitution promotes socio-economic justice?
a) Fundamental Rights
b) Directive Principles of State Policy
c) Emergency Provisions
d) Union List
Answer:
b) Directive Principles of State Policy
What type of justice is NOT mentioned in the Preamble?
a) Social
b) Political
c) Economic
d) Religious
Answer:
d) Religious
Which fundamental right prohibits untouchability?
a) Right to Freedom
b) Right to Equality
c) Right to Constitutional Remedies
d) Cultural and Educational Rights
Answer:
b) Right to Equality
Which of the following is NOT a Directive Principle?
a) Equal pay for equal work
b) Right to property
c) Promotion of cooperative societies
d) Protection of childhood and youth
Answer:
b) Right to property
Which part of the Constitution provides for a secular state?
a) Preamble
b) Directive Principles of State Policy
c) Fundamental Rights
d) All of the above
Answer:
d) All of the above
Which word in the Preamble signifies India’s elected system of government?
a) Secular
b) Republic
c) Socialist
d) Sovereign
Answer:
b) Republic
Who has the power to interpret the Constitution and uphold its philosophy?
a) Parliament
b) President
c) Supreme Court
d) Election Commission
Answer:
c) Supreme Court
What does the phrase "We, the people of India" signify?
a) India is a monarchy
b) The Constitution is made by the British
c) People are the ultimate authority in India
d) Government controls the people
Answer:
c) People are the ultimate authority in India
Which part of the Constitution outlines the structure of government?
a) Preamble
b) Directive Principles
c) Part III – Fundamental Rights
d) Part V – Union Government
Answer:
d) Part V – Union Government
Which of the following is a federal feature of the Indian Constitution?
a) Single citizenship
b) Division of powers between Centre and States
c) Parliamentary sovereignty
d) Unitary judicial system
Answer:
b) Division of powers between Centre and States
Which right ensures personal liberty and dignity?
a) Right to Equality
b) Right to Freedom
c) Right to Property
d) Right to Religion
Answer:
b) Right to Freedom
Which amendment made Fundamental Duties part of the Constitution?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 52nd Amendment
d) 73rd Amendment
Answer:
a) 42nd Amendment
The phrase ‘Justice, Social, Economic, and Political’ in the Preamble is inspired by which country’s Constitution?
a) USA
b) UK
c) USSR
d) France
Answer:
c) USSR
Which of the following principles is NOT a part of democracy?
a) Free and fair elections
b) Dictatorship
c) Fundamental Rights
d) Popular participation
Answer:
b) Dictatorship
The Indian Constitution is a combination of which two governance systems?
a) Presidential and Monarchical
b) Unitary and Federal
c) Secular and Religious
d) Aristocratic and Democratic
Answer:
b) Unitary and Federal
Which right protects religious freedom?
a) Right to Freedom
b) Right to Equality
c) Right to Freedom of Religion
d) Right to Property
Answer:
c) Right to Freedom of Religion
Which country’s Constitution influenced India’s Parliamentary system?
a) USA
b) UK
c) France
d) Canada
Answer:
b) UK
Who is known as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Mahatma Gandhi
c) B.R. Ambedkar
d) Sardar Patel
Answer:
c) B.R. Ambedkar
What is the main aim of the Indian Constitution?
a) Promote monarchy
b) Provide dictatorship
c) Establish justice, equality, and liberty
d) Expand colonial rule
Answer:
c) Establish justice, equality, and liberty
31. Which feature of the Indian Constitution ensures a responsible government?
a) Presidential system
b) Parliamentary system
c) Monarchical system
d) Federal system
Answer: b) Parliamentary system
32. What does ‘Fraternity’ in the Preamble aim to promote?
a) Economic equality
b) Religious superiority
c) Social harmony and brotherhood
d) Political dictatorship
Answer: c) Social harmony and brotherhood
33. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right?
a) Right to Freedom
b) Right to Property
c) Right to Equality
d) Right against Exploitation
Answer: b) Right to Property
34. Which principle is associated with the secular character of the Indian Constitution?
a) State religion is Hinduism
b) No official religion and equal treatment of all religions
c) Preference to major religious groups
d) Complete rejection of religion
Answer: b) No official religion and equal treatment of all religions
35. The Indian Constitution is described as a ‘living document’ because:
a) It cannot be amended
b) It is rigid and unchangeable
c) It evolves with changing times through amendments
d) It was written by multiple people
Answer: c) It evolves with changing times through amendments
36. Which constitutional feature ensures decentralization of power?
a) Fundamental Duties
b) Directive Principles of State Policy
c) Federal structure with three levels of government
d) Judicial Review
Answer: c) Federal structure with three levels of government
37. Which of the following reflects Gandhian ideals in the Indian Constitution?
a) Fundamental Rights
b) Directive Principles of State Policy
c) Preamble
d) Emergency Provisions
Answer: b) Directive Principles of State Policy
38. The term ‘Republic’ in the Preamble signifies that:
a) The President is the hereditary ruler
b) The Head of the State is elected
c) India follows monarchy
d) Only the Prime Minister is elected
Answer: b) The Head of the State is elected
39. What does ‘Justice’ in the Preamble include?
a) Social, Economic, and Political Justice
b) Only Social Justice
c) Only Economic Justice
d) Only Political Justice
Answer: a) Social, Economic, and Political Justice
40. Which amendment is known as the ‘Mini Constitution’ of India?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 73rd Amendment
d) 52nd Amendment
Answer: a) 42nd Amendment
