Constituent Assembly MCQ: Preamble Interpretation, Kesavananda Case & Borrowed Features

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

1. Q1.Which principle is described as "All individuals are fully and equally human"?

   • A.Holism
   • B.Universalism✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Socialism
   • D.Interactionism

   Explanation: Universalism implies that all human beings are fully and equally human, forming the basis of universal human rights.

2. Q2.Who described the Indian Constitution as "Quasi-federal"?

   • A.Granville Austin
   • B.K.C. Wheare✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
   • D.Ivor Jennings

   Explanation: K.C. Wheare described the Indian Constitution as 'Quasi-federal'—federal in form but unitary in spirit.

3. Q3.Under which Article is the Abolition of Untouchability guaranteed?

   • A.Article 14
   • B.Article 15
   • C.Article 17✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Article 18

   Explanation: Article 17 abolishes 'untouchability' and forbids its practice in any form.

4. Q4.Who held the Labour portfolio in the first cabinet of Independent India (1947)?

   • A.Sardar Baldev Singh
   • B.Jagjivan Ram✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
   • D.C.H. Bhabha

   Explanation: Jagjivan Ram held the Labour portfolio in the first cabinet of Independent India.

5. Q5.Which case is known as the "9th Schedule Case" regarding Judicial Review?

   • A.Berubari Case
   • B.Coelho Case✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Golaknath Case
   • D.Keshavananda Bharti Case

   Explanation: The I.R. Coelho Case (2007) is known as the 9th Schedule Case, where SC ruled that laws placed in the 9th Schedule after April 24, 1973, are open to judicial review.

6. Q6.In which case did the Supreme Court first declare that the Preamble is NOT a part of the Constitution?

   • A.Keshavananda Bharti Case
   • B.Berubari Case✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Bommai Case
   • D.Golaknath Case

   Explanation: In the Berubari Union case (1960), the Supreme Court opined that the Preamble is not a part of the Constitution.

7. Q7.Who called the Preamble the "Political Horoscope"?

   • A.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
   • B.K.M. Munshi✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Jawaharlal Nehru
   • D.Subhash Kashyap

   Explanation: K.M. Munshi described the Preamble as the "Political Horoscope" of the Constitution.

8. Q8.Which words were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?

   • A.Sovereign, Democratic, Republic
   • B.Socialist, Secular, Integrity✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
   • D.Justice, Liberty, Equality

   Explanation: The 42nd Amendment added three new words: Socialist, Secular, and Integrity.

9. Q9.Who termed the Constitution a "Sacred Document"?

   • A.B.R. Ambedkar✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Mahatma Gandhi
   • C.Rajendra Prasad
   • D.Deendayal Upadhyay

   Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called the Constitution a "Sacred Document".

10. Q10.The concept of "Rule of Law" was borrowed from which country?

    • A.USA
    • B.Britain✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Ireland
    • D.Canada

    Explanation: The concept of 'Rule of Law' was borrowed from the British Constitution (UK).

11. Q11.Directive Principles of State Policy were inspired by the Constitution of which nation?

    • A.USA
    • B.Canada
    • C.Ireland✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Australia

    Explanation: The DPSP were borrowed from the Irish Constitution.

12. Q12.The idea of Concurrent List in the 7th Schedule was borrowed from?

    • A.Canada
    • B.Australia✓ Correct Answer
    • C.USA
    • D.South Africa

    Explanation: The concept of Concurrent List was borrowed from the Australian Constitution.

13. Q13.Who is the Highest Civil Services Officer of the Central Government?

    • A.Attorney General
    • B.Cabinet Secretary✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Home Secretary
    • D.Principal Secretary to PM

    Explanation: The Cabinet Secretary is the highest ranking civil servant in the Government of India.

14. Q14.Article 360 of the Constitution relates to which emergency provision?

    • A.National Emergency
    • B.State Emergency
    • C.Financial Emergency✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Armed Rebellion

    Explanation: Article 360 relates to Financial Emergency.

15. Q15.Who was the Chairman of the first Finance Commission (1951)?

    • A.Y.V. Reddy
    • B.K.C. Neogy✓ Correct Answer
    • C.N.K. Singh
    • D.Vijay Kelkar

    Explanation: K.C. Neogy was the Chairman of the first Finance Commission.

16. Q16.Which Act established the Public Service Commission in India for the first time?

    • A.Council Act 1909
    • B.Government of India Act 1919✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Government of India Act 1935
    • D.Independence Act 1947

    Explanation: The Government of India Act 1919 provided for the establishment of a Public Service Commission in India for the first time.

17. Q17.When was the Planning Commission abolished and replaced by NITI Aayog?

    • A.August 15, 2014
    • B.January 1, 2015✓ Correct Answer
    • C.December 31, 2014
    • D.January 26, 2015

    Explanation: The NITI Aayog was formed on January 1, 2015.

18. Q18.Who was the first lady Governor of a state in free India?

    • A.Sarojini Naidu✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Sucheta Kripalani
    • C.Padmaja Naidu
    • D.Vijay Laxmi Pandit

    Explanation: Sarojini Naidu was the first woman Governor of a state (Uttar Pradesh).

19. Q19.Article 1 of the Constitution describes India as what?

    • A.Federation of States
    • B.Union of States✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Confederation of States
    • D.Republic of States

    Explanation: Article 1 describes India as a 'Union of States'.

20. Q20.Which Constitutional Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?

    • A.42nd Amendment
    • B.44th Amendment
    • C.61st Amendment✓ Correct Answer
    • D.73rd Amendment

    Explanation: The 61st Amendment Act of 1988 reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years.