Authored practice, not a verbatim PYQ. Twenty-five questions calibrated to the CAPF Paper I level, foundational tier, covering the making of the Constitution, the Preamble, basic features and the broad scheme of the document. Attempt closed-book, then check the key. For year-sensitive numbers, verify the latest.
Q1The Constituent Assembly of India was constituted on the recommendation of which plan?
- ACripps Mission, 1942
- BCabinet Mission Plan, 1946
- CMountbatten Plan, 1947
- DWavell Plan, 1945
Q2Who was the permanent Chairman (President) of the Constituent Assembly?
- AJawaharlal Nehru
- BSachchidananda Sinha
- CDr Rajendra Prasad
- DDr B R Ambedkar
Q3The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on which date?
- A15 August 1947
- B26 November 1949
- C26 January 1950
- D9 December 1946
Q4The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950 because:
- AIt was the date of Independence
- BThe Constituent Assembly met for the first time on that date
- CIt commemorated the Purna Swaraj declaration of 1930
- DThe British Parliament approved it on that date
Q5 (statement-based). Consider the following about the Objectives Resolution:
- It was moved by Jawaharlal Nehru in December 1946.
- It later formed the basis of the Preamble.
- It was moved by Dr B R Ambedkar.
How many of the above statements are correct?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
Q6The words "Socialist", "Secular" and "Integrity" were added to the Preamble by which amendment?
- A24th Amendment, 1971
- B42nd Amendment, 1976
- C44th Amendment, 1978
- D52nd Amendment, 1985
Q7The Preamble declares India to be a:
- ASovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
- BSovereign Democratic Republic only
- CSovereign Socialist Theocratic Republic
- DSovereign Federal Socialist State
Q8Which country's Constitution inspired the idea of the Preamble itself (a preamble "We, the People")?
- AUnited Kingdom
- BUnited States of America
- CIreland
- DCanada
Q9Match List I (Borrowed feature) with List II (Source country):
- AFundamental Rights
- BDirective Principles
- CParliamentary form of government
- DEmergency provisions
- Ireland
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Germany (Weimar)
Codes:
- (a) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
- (b) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
- (c) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
- (d) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
Q10As originally enacted in 1950, the Constitution had how many Articles (approximately)?
- A250 Articles
- B395 Articles
- C448 Articles
- D500 Articles
Q11The idea of a written Constitution and an elected head of state (the office of President) was largely drawn from:
- AUnited Kingdom
- BUnited States of America
- CAustralia
- DJapan
Q12 (assertion-reason). Assertion (A): The Preamble is regarded as a part of the Constitution.
Reason (R): In the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) the Supreme Court held that the Preamble is part of the Constitution and can be amended without destroying the basic structure.
- (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
- (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
- (c) A is true, R is false
- (d) A is false, R is true
Q13The Drafting Committee of the Constitution had how many members, with Dr B R Ambedkar as Chairman?
- AFive
- BSeven
- CNine
- DEleven
Q14"We, the People of India" in the Preamble signifies that the source of authority of the Constitution is:
- AThe British Crown
- BThe Parliament
- CThe people of India
- DThe President
Q15Which feature of the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the Government of India Act, 1935?
- AFundamental Rights
- BFederal scheme and office of Governor
- CDirective Principles
- DIndependence of the judiciary
Q16 (statement-based). Consider the following about the nature of the Indian Constitution:
- It is the lengthiest written national Constitution in the world.
- It is partly rigid and partly flexible.
- It establishes a unitary state with no federal features.
How many of the above are correct?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
Q17The term "Republic" in the Preamble implies that:
- AThe head of state is hereditary
- BThe head of state is elected, directly or indirectly
- CIndia is a member of the Commonwealth
- DReligion has a place in state affairs
Q18Which of the following best describes the word "Secular" as understood in the Indian Constitution?
- AThe state promotes one official religion
- BThe state has no religion and treats all religions equally
- CReligion is banned in public life
- DOnly minority religions are protected
Q19The Constituent Assembly took how long, approximately, to frame the Constitution?
- AAbout 11 months
- BAbout 1 year 6 months
- CAbout 2 years 11 months
- DAbout 5 years
Q20Match List I (Committee) with List II (Chairman):
- AUnion Powers Committee
- BDrafting Committee
- CProvincial Constitution Committee
- DSteering Committee
- Dr B R Ambedkar
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Dr Rajendra Prasad
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Codes:
- (a) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
- (b) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
- (c) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
- (d) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
Q21The phrase "Justice, social, economic and political" in the Preamble was inspired by which historic event?
- AThe French Revolution
- BThe Russian (Bolshevik) Revolution of 1917
- CThe American War of Independence
- DThe Glorious Revolution
Q22Which of these is NOT a value mentioned in the Preamble?
- ALiberty
- BEquality
- CFraternity
- DProperty
Q23The interim national flag of India was presented in the Constituent Assembly by:
- AJawaharlal Nehru
- BDr Rajendra Prasad
- CSarojini Naidu
- DSardar Patel
Q24 (assertion-reason). Assertion (A): The Preamble cannot override the specific provisions of the Constitution.
Reason (R): The Preamble is not enforceable in a court of law.
- (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
- (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
- (c) A is true, R is false
- (d) A is false, R is true
Q25The motto "Satyameva Jayate" inscribed below the State Emblem is taken from:
- AThe Rigveda
- BThe Mundaka Upanishad
- CThe Bhagavad Gita
- DThe Manusmriti