Category: Constitution of India

Questions on Constitution

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1. Constitution of India came into effect from ?

A. 15 January, 1950
B. 26 January, 1950
C. 15 August, 1950
D. 15 January, 1950

Answer : B

 

2. Setting a supreme court was Calcutta is a part of ?

A. Regulating Act of 1773
B. Pitts India Act of 1784
C. Charter Act of 1793
D. Charter Act of 1893

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

“Regulating Act of 1773” :
Governance of East India Company was put under British parliamentary control.
Setting a supreme court in Calcutta.
The Governor of Bengal was nominated as Governor General for Calcutta, Bombay and Madras.

 

3. Which Act is associated with “Courts can interpret the rules and regulations.” ?

A Regulating Act of 1773
B Pitts India Act of 1784
C Charter Act of 1793
D Charter Act of 1893

Answer : C

Constitution of India

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Important Points

  1. Adopted by the constituent assembly on 26 November, 1949.
  2. Came into full operation with effect from 26 Jan, 1950.
  3. Originally adopted 22 parts, 395 articles and 8 schedules.
  4. At present there are 12 schedules and 448 articles.
  5. Nearly 75 percent of constitution can be said to be a reproduction of the government of India Act, 1935.