Parts, Articles & Schedules MCQ: Borrowed Features & Anti-Defection Schedule

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

1. Q1.Which country's constitution influenced the concept of 'Five Year Plans' in the Indian Constitution?

   • A.USA
   • B.USSR (Soviet Union)✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Ireland
   • D.UK

   Explanation: The concept of Five Year Plans (Fundamental Duties and the ideal of justice were also borrowed) was taken from the Soviet Union (USSR).

2. Q2.From which country was the concept of 'Fundamental Rights' borrowed?

   • A.UK
   • B.Canada
   • C.USA✓ Correct Answer
   • D.France

   Explanation: Fundamental Rights (Part III) were borrowed from the Constitution of the USA.

3. Q3.Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the 'Anti-Defection Law'?

   • A.9th Schedule
   • B.10th Schedule✓ Correct Answer
   • C.11th Schedule
   • D.12th Schedule

   Explanation: The 10th Schedule was added by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 and deals with disqualification on grounds of defection.

4. Q4.The idea of 'Concurrent List' in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from which country?

   • A.Australia✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Canada
   • C.Japan
   • D.Germany

   Explanation: The concept of the Concurrent List, freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse, and joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament are borrowed from Australia.

5. Q5.Which Article of the Constitution deals with the 'Abolition of Untouchability'?

   • A.Article 16
   • B.Article 17✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Article 18
   • D.Article 23

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

6. Q6.In which Part of the Constitution are 'Directive Principles of State Policy' (DPSP) enshrined?

   • A.Part III
   • B.Part IV✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Part IV-A
   • D.Part V

   Explanation: Part IV of the Indian Constitution (Articles 36 to 51) deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy.

7. Q7.The 'Procedure established by Law' was borrowed from the constitution of:

   • A.UK
   • B.USA
   • C.Japan✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Germany

   Explanation: The concept of 'Procedure established by Law' was borrowed from the Japanese Constitution.

8. Q8.Which Schedule contains the list of recognized languages in India?

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

   Explanation: The 8th Schedule lists the official languages of the Republic of India (currently 22 languages).

9. Q9.Article 1 of the Indian Constitution describes India as:

   • A.A Federal State
   • B.A Quasi-Federal State
   • C.A Union of States✓ Correct Answer
   • D.A Unitary State

   Explanation: Article 1 states that India, that is Bharat, shall be a 'Union of States'.

10. Q10.The method of election of the President was borrowed from:

    • A.USA
    • B.Ireland✓ Correct Answer
    • C.South Africa
    • D.France

    Explanation: The method of election of the President and nomination of members to Rajya Sabha were borrowed from the Irish Constitution.

11. Q11.Which Part of the Constitution was added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?

    • A.Part IV
    • B.Part IV-A✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Part IX
    • D.Part XIV

    Explanation: Part IV-A (Fundamental Duties) consisting of Article 51A was added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.

12. Q12.The 'Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency' is a feature borrowed from:

    • A.Government of India Act 1935
    • B.USA
    • C.Weimar Constitution of Germany✓ Correct Answer
    • D.USSR

    Explanation: Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency is borrowed from the Weimar Constitution of Germany.

13. Q13.Which Schedule deals with the administration of Tribal Areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram?

    • A.5th Schedule
    • B.6th Schedule✓ Correct Answer
    • C.7th Schedule
    • D.11th Schedule

    Explanation: The 6th Schedule contains provisions regarding the administration of Tribal Areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.

14. Q14.The 'Federal Scheme' and 'Office of Governor' were drawn from:

    • A.Government of India Act, 1935✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Constitution of Canada
    • C.Constitution of UK
    • D.Constitution of USA

    Explanation: A major portion of the Indian Constitution, including the Federal Scheme, Office of Governor, Judiciary, and Public Service Commissions, is drawn from the Govt of India Act, 1935.

15. Q15.Which Article relates to the 'Organization of Village Panchayats'?

    • A.Article 38
    • B.Article 39
    • C.Article 40✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Article 44

    Explanation: Article 40 (under DPSP) directs the State to take steps to organize village panchayats.

16. Q16.From which country did India borrow the feature of 'Single Citizenship'?

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

    Explanation: Single Citizenship, Parliamentary government, Rule of Law, and Writs were borrowed from the UK (British) Constitution.

17. Q17.Which Part of the Constitution deals with the 'Union Judiciary' (Supreme Court)?

    • A.Part V✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Part VI
    • C.Part XI
    • D.Part IX

    Explanation: Part V (The Union) covers the Union Judiciary (Chapter IV, Articles 124-147).

18. Q18.The 11th Schedule of the Constitution was added by which Amendment?

    • A.73rd Amendment✓ Correct Answer
    • B.74th Amendment
    • C.42nd Amendment
    • D.44th Amendment

    Explanation: The 11th Schedule (Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats) was added by the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992.

19. Q19.Article 368 of the Indian Constitution deals with:

    • A.Financial Emergency
    • B.Amendment of the Constitution✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Election Commission
    • D.Official Language

    Explanation: Article 368 (Part XX) deals with the powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure.

20. Q20.The concept of 'Residual Powers' vesting with the Centre is borrowed from:

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

    Explanation: Federation with a strong Centre, vesting of residuary powers in the Centre, and advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are borrowed from Canada.