Constituent Assembly MCQ: National Flag Proportions, Eighth Schedule Languages & Reserved Seats

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.What is the ratio of the width of the National Flag to its length?

   • A.3:2
   • B.2:3✓ Correct Answer
   • C.3:4
   • D.2:1

   Explanation: The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag is 3:2. Therefore, the ratio of width to length is 2:3.

2. Q2.How many spokes are in the navy blue wheel (Chakra) of the National Flag?

   • A.21
   • B.22
   • C.24✓ Correct Answer
   • D.26

   Explanation: The Ashoka Chakra has 24 spokes, representing the 24 hours of the day and progress.

3. Q3.What is the approximate playing time of the full version of the National Anthem?

   • A.45 seconds
   • B.50 seconds
   • C.52 seconds✓ Correct Answer
   • D.60 seconds

   Explanation: The playing time of the full version of the National Anthem is approximately 52 seconds.

4. Q4.How many seats were allotted to the Princely States in the Constituent Assembly?

   • A.292
   • B.296
   • C.93✓ Correct Answer
   • D.15

   Explanation: 93 seats were allotted to the Princely States, while 296 were allotted to British India.

5. Q5.The Drafting Committee was formed on which specific date in 1947?

   • A.15 August
   • B.22 July
   • C.29 August✓ Correct Answer
   • D.26 November

   Explanation: The Drafting Committee was set up on August 29, 1947, under the chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

6. Q6.How many members were in the Drafting Committee including the Chairman?

   • A.Six
   • B.Seven✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Eight
   • D.Nine

   Explanation: The Drafting Committee consisted of seven members, including the Chairman.

7. Q7.How many Panchs (maximum strength) are in a Gram Panchayat in Chhattisgarh according to the provided data?

   • A.10
   • B.15
   • C.20✓ Correct Answer
   • D.25

   Explanation: A Gram Panchayat typically consists of 10 to 20 wards (Panchs), depending on the population.

8. Q8.The total number of languages currently recognized in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution is?

   • A.14
   • B.18
   • C.22✓ Correct Answer
   • D.25

   Explanation: There are currently 22 languages in the Eighth Schedule. Originally there were 14.

9. Q9.What is the quorum required to hold a meeting of the State Legislature (whichever is greater)?

   • A.1/10th or 5 members
   • B.1/10th or 10 members✓ Correct Answer
   • C.1/5th or 10 members
   • D.1/10th or 15 members

   Explanation: The quorum is one-tenth of the total number of members of the House or ten members, whichever is greater.

10. Q10.The age for right to vote was decreased from 21 years to 18 years in which year?

    • A.1985
    • B.1988 (Effective in 1989)✓ Correct Answer
    • C.1990
    • D.1993

    Explanation: The 61st Amendment Act, 1988 lowered the voting age. It came into force in 1989.

11. Q11.Under the 91st Amendment Act, the total number of Ministers in the Council of Ministers cannot exceed what percentage of the total strength of the Lok Sabha?

    • A.10%
    • B.15%✓ Correct Answer
    • C.20%
    • D.25%

    Explanation: The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.

12. Q12.How many States in India currently have a bicameral legislature (Legislative Council)?

    • A.5
    • B.6✓ Correct Answer
    • C.7
    • D.8

    Explanation: Currently, 6 states have bicameral legislatures: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh.

13. Q13.How many seats are currently reserved for Scheduled Castes in the Lok Sabha?

    • A.79
    • B.84✓ Correct Answer
    • C.47
    • D.93

    Explanation: After the delimitation (2008), 84 seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes in the Lok Sabha.

14. Q14.How many seats are currently reserved for Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha?

    • A.44
    • B.47✓ Correct Answer
    • C.84
    • D.93

    Explanation: 47 seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha.

15. Q15.What is the salary of the President of India per month?

    • A.1.5 Lakh
    • B.4 Lakh
    • C.5 Lakh✓ Correct Answer
    • D.10 Lakh

    Explanation: The salary of the President was increased to ₹5 Lakh per month in the 2018 Budget.

16. Q16.What is the salary of the Vice-President (as Chairman of Rajya Sabha) per month?

    • A.1.5 Lakh
    • B.4 Lakh✓ Correct Answer
    • C.5 Lakh
    • D.3.5 Lakh

    Explanation: The salary of the Vice-President is ₹4 Lakh per month.

17. Q17.How many members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha?

    • A.2
    • B.10
    • C.12✓ Correct Answer
    • D.15

    Explanation: The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from fields of literature, science, art, and social service.

18. Q18.What is the minimum age requirement to become the Prime Minister of India?

    • A.18 years
    • B.21 years
    • C.25 years✓ Correct Answer
    • D.30 years

    Explanation: Since the PM must be a member of Parliament, the minimum age is 25 years (if from Lok Sabha).

19. Q19.What is the tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?

    • A.5 years or 65 years age
    • B.6 years or 65 years age✓ Correct Answer
    • C.5 years or 60 years age
    • D.Until the pleasure of the President

    Explanation: The CAG holds office for 6 years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

20. Q20.How many subjects are mentioned in the 11th Schedule (Panchayats)?

    • A.18
    • B.22
    • C.29✓ Correct Answer
    • D.32

    Explanation: The 11th Schedule contains 29 functional items within the purview of Panchayats. (The 12th Schedule for Municipalities has 18 items).