Republic Day of India - 26 January

1. The idea of a Constituent Assembly to frame a Constitution for India was first mooted by which Party?

* Swaraj Party

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2. Who acted as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

* Dr. BR Ambedkar

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3. The Constitution of India was adopted on which date?

* 26 January 1949

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4. January 26 was chosen as the date for the inauguration of the Constitution because:


* The Congress had observed it as the Independence Day in 1930

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5. Which of the following is not treated as the part of the Constitution?

* Fundamental Duties

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6. The words 'socialist secular' and 'unity and integrity of the nation' were added to the Constitution by which Ammendment?

* 42nd

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7. The two persons involved in the Integration of the Princely States at the time of Independence were:

* Sardar Patel and VP Menon

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8. After the States were reorganised on linguistic basis in 1956, which state attained the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?


* Andhra Pradesh

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9. Which among the following was a Union Territory before it was accorded the status of a full-fledged state?

* Manipur

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10. What is the minimum duration of stay essential before a person can apply for Indian Citizenship?

* 5

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11.Way of electing the President of India:

* Elected through an electoral college consisting of the elected members of Parliament and state Legislative Assemblies

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12. The final authority to interpret the Constitution rests with:

* The Supreme Court of India

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13. In 2006, the then President Abdul Kalam sent back a bill passed by Parliament for reconsideration. The bill was realted to:

* Offices of Profit

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14. India is called a 'Republic' because:

* The head of state in India is an elected head

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15. The Constitution of India declares Hindi as:

* The official language of the Union

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16. Which of the following states of the Indian Union has two Capitals?

* Jammu and Kashmir

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17. The minimum age at which a person can become be appointed the Prime Minister of India is:

* 25

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18. The Prime minster plays a major role in running the matters of the country.He is:

* Head of the government

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19. Who is the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces in India?

* The President

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20. The members of Rajya Sabha are elected for?

* Term of 6 years

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