Constitution of India MCQs – Series 1
Practice important multiple choice questions on the Constitution of India for RJS, DJS, PCS (J) and other Judicial Services examinations.
Delhi Law Academy Jaipur presents below for aspirants of Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS), DJS, PCS (J) and other Judicial Services throughout India a set of multiple choice questions on the Constitution of India.
Attempt the questions first without looking at the answers. Then check the answer and explanation to identify the areas that require further revision.
Do not merely memorise the answers. After every question, identify the relevant constitutional provision and read the Article itself. This will help build the precision required for judicial service examinations.
Constitution of India MCQs
1. The Governor of a State is appointed by the President under the Constitution. Which Article deals with the appointment of the Governor?
(a) Article 153
(b) Article 154
(c) Article 155
(d) Article 156
Article 155 provides that the Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
2. The first woman Governor of a State in free India was:
(a) Mrs. Indira Gandhi
(b) Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit
(c) Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
(d) Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani
Sarojini Naidu was the first woman to become a Governor in independent India. She served as Governor of the United Provinces.
3. When can a President exercise discretion in appointing the Prime Minister?
(a) When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.
(b) Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved.
(c) In all circumstances
(d) In no circumstances
Normally, the President appoints the leader who commands the majority in the Lok Sabha. Where no party or alliance has a clear majority, the President may exercise judgment in appointing the person most likely to command the confidence of the House.
4. What is the minimum age for appointment as a Governor?
(a) 35 years
(b) 40 years
(c) 25 years
(d) 30 years
Article 157 provides that a person must be a citizen of India and must have completed 35 years of age to be eligible for appointment as Governor.
5. Who among the following has the constitutional authority to make rules and regulations fixing the number of members of the UPSC?
(a) Vice-President
(b) President
(c) Home Ministry
(d) Cabinet Secretary
Article 318 empowers the President, in the case of the Union Public Service Commission, to make regulations determining the number of members of the Commission and their conditions of service.
6. The Chairman and Members of State Public Service Commission are appointed by the:
(a) President
(b) Chairman, UPSC
(c) Governor
(d) Prime Minister
Under Article 316, the Chairman and other members of a State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor of the State.
7. The total number of members nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha is:
(a) 16
(b) 18
(c) 14
(d) 12
Article 80 provides for the nomination of 12 members to the Rajya Sabha by the President. These nominated members are persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art and social service.
8. In case the office of the President falls vacant due to death, resignation, removal or otherwise, the election to fill the vacancy must be held within:
(a) 1 year
(b) 3 months
(c) 6 months
(d) 2 years
Article 62(2) provides that an election to fill a vacancy in the office of President caused by death, resignation, removal or otherwise shall be held as soon as possible and in no case later than six months from the date of occurrence of the vacancy. Until the new President enters office, the Vice-President acts as President under Article 65.
9. Which of the following is NOT an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor?
(a) He must not be a member of either House of Parliament.
(b) He should be a domicile of the State to which he is being appointed.
(c) He should be a citizen of India.
(d) He must have completed the age of 35 years.
The Constitution does not require a Governor to be a domicile of the State to which he or she is appointed. Article 157 requires Indian citizenship and completion of 35 years of age. Article 158 also provides that the Governor shall not be a member of Parliament or of a House of the Legislature of a State.
10. How many times can the President of India seek re-election to his post?
(a) Once
(b) 3 times
(c) 2 times
(d) Any number of times
Article 57 provides that a person who holds, or has held, office as President shall be eligible for re-election to that office. The Constitution does not impose a numerical limit on the number of times a person may be elected President.
11. The President can proclaim an Emergency on the written advice of the:
(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Union Cabinet
Article 352(3) provides that a National Emergency cannot be proclaimed unless the decision of the Union Cabinet has been communicated to the President in writing. The constitutional expression is “the Union Cabinet”, consisting of the Prime Minister and other Ministers of Cabinet rank.
12. The Chairman and Members of the Union Public Service Commission are appointed by the:
(a) President
(b) Chairman, UPSC
(c) Governor
(d) Prime Minister
Article 316 provides that the Chairman and other members of the Union Public Service Commission are appointed by the President.
13. If the President wants to resign from office, he may do so by writing to the:
(a) Chief Justice of India
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Vice-President
Article 56(1)(a) provides that the President may resign his office by writing addressed to the Vice-President.
14. At a time, a Proclamation under Article 356 is initially continued for a maximum period of:
(a) 1 year
(b) 5 years
(c) 2 years
(d) 4 years
Under Article 356, a Proclamation must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within the prescribed period and, once approved, continues for six months. It may be extended from time to time for further periods of six months, subject to the constitutional conditions. The total period cannot ordinarily exceed three years.
15. The President can make a Proclamation under Chapter XVIII of the Constitution in case of:
(a) External aggression or armed rebellion threatening the security of the country
(b) Threat to financial stability of the country
(c) Failure of constitutional machinery in a particular State
(d) All of the above
Chapter XVIII contains the emergency provisions of the Constitution. Article 352 deals with National Emergency, Article 356 with failure of constitutional machinery in a State, and Article 360 with Financial Emergency.
16. In which of the following situations can the President exercise discretion?
(a) In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration
(b) In appointing the Prime Minister when no party or alliance has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha
(c) In refusing to act according to the advice tendered after reconsideration
(d) None of the Above
Where no party or alliance commands a clear majority in the Lok Sabha, the President has some discretion in selecting the person most likely to command the confidence of the House. Under Article 74, however, although the President may require the Council of Ministers to reconsider its advice once, the President must act in accordance with the advice tendered after such reconsideration.
Quick Revision: Important Articles Covered
Article 56 — Term and resignation of the President
Article 57 — Re-election of the President
Article 62 — Election to fill vacancy in the office of President
Article 65 — Vice-President to act as President
Article 74 — Council of Ministers to aid and advise President
Article 80 — Composition of Rajya Sabha
Article 155 — Appointment of Governor
Article 157 — Qualifications for Governor
Article 158 — Conditions of Governor’s office
Article 316 — Appointment of members of Public Service Commissions
Article 318 — Power to make regulations regarding members and conditions of service
Article 352 — Proclamation of Emergency
Article 356 — Provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in States
Key Takeaways
✔ The Governor is appointed by the President under Article 155.
✔ The minimum age for appointment as Governor is 35 years.
✔ The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha.
✔ The Constitution places no numerical limit on presidential re-election.
✔ A National Emergency requires the written decision of the Union Cabinet.
✔ A vacancy in the office of President must be filled by election within six months.
✔ A Proclamation under Article 356 operates for six months at a time, subject to constitutional conditions for extension..
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Constitution MCQs important for RJS?
Yes. Constitution is an important area of legal study for judicial service examinations. MCQs help candidates test their recall of Articles, constitutional principles and important provisions.
How should I prepare Constitution for RJS Prelims?
Read the constitutional provisions directly, understand important principles, revise frequently tested Articles, solve previous year questions and practise high-quality MCQs.
Should I memorise all Articles of the Constitution?
You should have a strong command over important Articles and constitutional provisions, but understanding the structure and relationship between provisions is more useful than attempting to memorise the entire Constitution mechanically.
Are these MCQs enough for Constitution preparation?
No. MCQs are a revision and testing tool. They should be combined with direct reading of the Constitution, conceptual study, important judgments and RJS previous year questions.
How can I improve my accuracy in Constitution MCQs?
After every wrong answer, identify the relevant Article, read the constitutional text and note why the incorrect option was wrong. Repeated revision of your mistakes is one of the most effective ways to improve accuracy.
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