CDS Indian Polity and Constitution 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many Schedules does the Indian Constitution have?
- 12 (Correct answer)
- 8
- 10
- 14
Correct answer: 12
The Indian Constitution currently has 12 Schedules that deal with specific matters such as oaths, emoluments, and languages.
Question 2: Which body is described as the 'Guardian of the Constitution' in India?
- Supreme Court (Correct answer)
- President
- Parliament
- Election Commission
Correct answer: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India is considered the guardian of the Constitution with power of judicial review.
Question 3: The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which part of the Constitution?
- Part IV (Correct answer)
- Part III
- Part II
- Part V
Correct answer: Part IV
Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV (Articles 36–51) of the Indian Constitution.
Question 4: Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
- President (Correct answer)
- Prime Minister
- Parliament
- Supreme Court
Correct answer: President
The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
Question 5: The Preamble of the Indian Constitution describes India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic. The words 'socialist' and 'secular' were added by which amendment?
- 42nd Amendment (Correct answer)
- 44th Amendment
- 52nd Amendment
- 86th Amendment
Correct answer: 42nd Amendment
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976) added 'socialist' and 'secular' to the Preamble.
Question 6: Which article deals with the amendment procedure of the Indian Constitution?
- Article 368 (Correct answer)
- Article 356
- Article 360
- Article 352
Correct answer: Article 368
Article 368 of the Constitution deals with the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution.
CDS Indian Polity and Constitution 2
How many Schedules does the Indian Constitution have?