CDS Indian Polity and Constitution 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The Indian Constitution was adopted on which date?
- November 26, 1949 (Correct answer)
- January 26, 1950
- August 15, 1947
- January 26, 1949
Correct answer: November 26, 1949
The Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950.
Question 2: Who is the constitutional head of the Indian Armed Forces?
- President of India (Correct answer)
- Prime Minister
- Defence Minister
- Chief of Defence Staff
Correct answer: President of India
The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces under Article 53 of the Constitution.
Question 3: Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
- Article 17 (Correct answer)
- Article 14
- Article 21
- Article 46
Correct answer: Article 17
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and its practice in any form.
Question 4: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body. How many members retire every two years?
- One-third (Correct answer)
- One-fourth
- One-half
- One-sixth
Correct answer: One-third
One-third of Rajya Sabha members retire every two years, making it a continuous body unlike the Lok Sabha.
Question 5: Which Fundamental Right guarantees the right to move freely throughout India?
- Article 19 (Correct answer)
- Article 14
- Article 21
- Article 32
Correct answer: Article 19
Article 19(1)(d) of the Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to move freely throughout India.
Question 6: The concept of 'Judicial Review' in India means the judiciary can examine the constitutionality of which acts?
- Legislative and executive acts (Correct answer)
- Only executive orders
- Only legislative laws
- Only state laws
Correct answer: Legislative and executive acts
Judicial review empowers Indian courts to examine and invalidate both legislative and executive acts that violate the Constitution.
CDS Indian Polity and Constitution 1
The Indian Constitution was adopted on which date?