Parts, Articles & Schedules MCQ: 74th Amendment Schedule, Emergency Articles & Fundamental Duties

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

1. Q1.Part XV of the Constitution is related to:

   • A.Tribunals
   • B.Elections✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Special Provisions for Certain Classes
   • D.Emergency Provisions

   Explanation: Part XV (Articles 324 to 329) deals with Elections.

2. Q2.The idea of 'Parliamentary Privileges' was borrowed from:

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

   Explanation: Parliamentary privileges and the rule of law are features borrowed from the British (UK) Constitution.

3. Q3.Which Article deals with the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?

   • A.Article 148✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Article 149
   • C.Article 150
   • D.Article 151

   Explanation: Article 148 provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

4. Q4.Which Schedule was added by the 74th Amendment Act to deal with Municipalities?

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

   Explanation: The 12th Schedule specifies the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities.

5. Q5.Which Article deals with the proclamation of 'National Emergency'?

   • A.Article 352✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Article 356
   • C.Article 360
   • D.Article 365

   Explanation: Article 352 deals with the proclamation of emergency on grounds of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.

6. Q6.Part XVII of the Constitution deals with:

   • A.Official Language✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Public Services
   • C.Tribunals
   • D.Co-operative Societies

   Explanation: Part XVII (Articles 343 to 351) deals with the Official Language.

7. Q7.Article 360 empowers the President to proclaim which type of emergency?

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

   Explanation: Article 360 empowers the President to proclaim a Financial Emergency if he is satisfied that financial stability is threatened.

8. Q8.The provision of 'Joint Sitting' of the two Houses of Parliament was borrowed from:

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

   Explanation: The provision of a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament is borrowed from the Australian Constitution.

9. Q9.Article 51A contains how many Fundamental Duties currently?

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

   Explanation: Currently, there are 11 Fundamental Duties. The 11th duty was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.

10. Q10.Which Schedule was added by the 1st Amendment Act, 1951?

    • A.9th Schedule✓ Correct Answer
    • B.10th Schedule
    • C.8th Schedule
    • D.12th Schedule

    Explanation: The 9th Schedule was added by the 1st Amendment Act, 1951, to protect laws included in it from judicial scrutiny on the ground of violation of Fundamental Rights.

11. Q11.Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to promulgate Ordinances during the recess of Parliament?

    • A.Article 110
    • B.Article 123✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 213
    • D.Article 352

    Explanation: Article 123 empowers the President to promulgate ordinances when the Parliament is not in session.

12. Q12.The method of 'Election of members of Rajya Sabha' was borrowed from the constitution of:

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

    Explanation: While nomination of members is from Ireland, the election of members of Rajya Sabha (and amendment procedure) is borrowed from South Africa.

13. Q13.Part XIV-A of the Constitution deals with:

    • A.The Services
    • B.Tribunals✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Elections
    • D.Official Language

    Explanation: Part XIV-A consists of Articles 323A and 323B and deals with Tribunals. It was added by the 42nd Amendment, 1976.

14. Q14.Which Schedule lists the salaries and emoluments of the President, Governors, Judges, etc.?

    • A.1st Schedule
    • B.2nd Schedule✓ Correct Answer
    • C.3rd Schedule
    • D.4th Schedule

    Explanation: The 2nd Schedule deals with the provisions relating to emoluments, allowances, and privileges of constitutional officeholders.

15. Q15.Article 165 provides for the office of:

    • A.Attorney General
    • B.Advocate General for the State✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Comptroller and Auditor General
    • D.Governor

    Explanation: Article 165 deals with the Advocate General for the State, who is the highest law officer in the state.

16. Q16.Which Article provides for the 'Joint Sitting' of both Houses in certain cases?

    • A.Article 108✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Article 110
    • C.Article 112
    • D.Article 87

    Explanation: Article 108 deals with the Joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament to resolve a deadlock.

17. Q17.The concept of 'Rule of Law' is a feature of which constitution?

    • A.USA
    • B.British (UK)✓ Correct Answer
    • C.French
    • D.Japanese

    Explanation: The 'Rule of Law' is a key feature borrowed from the British Constitution (Dicey's concept).

18. Q18.Which Article relates to 'President's Rule' (State Emergency)?

    • A.Article 352
    • B.Article 360
    • C.Article 356✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Article 358

    Explanation: Article 356 deals with provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in States (President's Rule).

19. Q19.Which Article is related to the 'Annual Financial Statement' (Budget)?

    • A.Article 110
    • B.Article 112✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 266
    • D.Article 267

    Explanation: Article 112 refers to the Annual Financial Statement, popularly known as the Budget.

20. Q20.Which Part of the Constitution is often described as the 'Magna Carta of India'?

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

    Explanation: Part III (Fundamental Rights) is described as the Magna Carta of India.