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Class 9–10 General Knowledge: Constitution and civics practice questions

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1. Who is the head of the Indian state?

   1. A. The Speaker
   2. B. The Chief Justice
   3. C. The Prime Minister
   4. D. The President ✓

   Answer: The President. The President is the constitutional head of state; the Prime Minister heads the government.

2. What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?

   1. A. 543
   2. B. 500
   3. C. 250 ✓
   4. D. 150

   Answer: 250. The Constitution allows the Rajya Sabha at most 250 members.

3. What is the minimum voting age in India?

   1. A. 16 years
   2. B. 21 years
   3. C. 18 years ✓
   4. D. 25 years

   Answer: 18 years. Every citizen aged 18 or above can vote.

4. Which words does the Preamble of India's Constitution begin with?

   1. A. In the name of God
   2. B. The Union of States
   3. C. India, that is Bharat
   4. D. We, the people of India ✓

   Answer: We, the people of India. The Preamble begins: We, the people of India.

5. In which year were the Fundamental Duties added to the Constitution (42nd Amendment)?

   1. A. 1976 ✓
   2. B. 1950
   3. C. 1992
   4. D. 1965

   Answer: 1976. The 42nd Amendment of 1976 added the Fundamental Duties.

6. What is the highest court of India?

   1. A. The Supreme Court ✓
   2. B. The Lok Adalat
   3. C. The High Court
   4. D. The District Court

   Answer: The Supreme Court. The Supreme Court in New Delhi is the highest court.

7. Who presides over the meetings of the Lok Sabha?

   1. A. The President
   2. B. The Prime Minister
   3. C. The Speaker ✓
   4. D. The Chief Justice

   Answer: The Speaker. The Speaker conducts the proceedings of the Lok Sabha.

8. Who is the chairperson of the Rajya Sabha?

   1. A. The Speaker
   2. B. The President
   3. C. The Vice-President ✓
   4. D. The Prime Minister

   Answer: The Vice-President. The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

9. On which date did India's Constitution come into force?

   1. A. 2 October 1950
   2. B. 26 January 1950 ✓
   3. C. 26 November 1949
   4. D. 15 August 1947

   Answer: 26 January 1950. It was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950, which we celebrate as Republic Day.

10. Which Article of the Constitution protects the right to life and personal liberty?

    1. A. Article 21 ✓
    2. B. Article 19
    3. C. Article 14
    4. D. Article 32

    Answer: Article 21. Article 21 protects life and personal liberty.

11. How many Fundamental Rights does the Indian Constitution give to citizens today?

    1. A. 6 ✓
    2. B. 7
    3. C. 5
    4. D. 9

    Answer: 6. The six rights are equality, freedom, against exploitation, freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights, and constitutional remedies.

12. How many elected members does the Lok Sabha have?

    1. A. 245
    2. B. 500
    3. C. 250
    4. D. 543 ✓

    Answer: 543. The Lok Sabha has 543 elected members.

13. Which body conducts elections to Parliament and State Assemblies?

    1. A. The Supreme Court
    2. B. The Election Commission ✓
    3. C. The Planning Commission
    4. D. The Parliament

    Answer: The Election Commission. The Election Commission of India is an independent body that runs elections.

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