constitution_qa.csv

question,answer
"According to the Preamble, what kind of Republic does the Constitution of India declare the country to be?",A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic.
"According to the Preamble, what four values does the Constitution seek to secure for all its citizens?","Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity."
"According to the Preamble, on what date did the Constituent Assembly adopt the Constitution?",26 November 1949.
"According to Article 1, what is India also called, and what kind of union is it?","India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States."
"According to Article 5, what were the conditions for a person to be a citizen of India at the commencement of the Constitution?","A person with domicile in the territory of India who was born there, or either of whose parents was born there, or who had been ordinarily resident there for not less than five years immediately before the commencement of the Constitution, is a citizen of India."
What does Article 6 say about people who migrated to India from Pakistan?,"Article 6 deems certain persons who migrated to the territory of India from the territory now included in Pakistan to be citizens of India at the commencement of the Constitution, subject to conditions about where they or their parents or grandparents were born and when they migrated."
What does Article 14 of the Constitution guarantee?,The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.
"Under Article 15, on what grounds is the State prohibited from discriminating against a citizen?","Religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth."
Name at least three of the freedoms guaranteed to all citizens under Article 19(1).,"Freedom of speech and expression; to assemble peaceably without arms; to form associations or unions; to move freely throughout India; to reside and settle in any part of India; to practise any profession or carry on any occupation, trade or business."
"What does Article 21 of the Constitution protect, and under what condition can it be taken away?",Protection of life and personal liberty; no person shall be deprived of it except according to procedure established by law.
"What right does Article 21A add, and which age group is it for?",The right to free and compulsory education for children aged six to fourteen.
"Under Article 22, what must happen when a person is arrested?","They must be informed of the grounds for arrest as soon as possible, and must not be denied the right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of their choice."
"According to Article 37, are the Directive Principles in Part IV enforceable by courts?","No. Article 37 says the provisions in Part IV shall not be enforceable by any court, but the principles are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country and it is the duty of the State to apply them in making laws."
What does Article 38 direct the State to strive for?,"To promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order in which justice (social, economic and political) informs all institutions of national life, and to minimise inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities."
What remedy does Article 32 guarantee to someone whose fundamental rights have been violated?,The right to move the Supreme Court directly for the enforcement of those rights.
"Under Article 32(2), what five kinds of writs can the Supreme Court issue?","Habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari."
What does Article 44 direct the State to do?,Endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout India.
Name three of the fundamental duties listed in Article 51A.,"For example: to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals, the National Flag and the National Anthem; to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India; to protect and improve the natural environment; to develop scientific temper and humanism."
Which Part of the Constitution contains the Fundamental Duties of citizens?,Part IVA.
What is Article 356 about?,Provisions for when there is a failure of the constitutional machinery in a State (President's Rule).
What did Article 370 originally provide temporary provisions for?,The State of Jammu and Kashmir.
"According to Article 324, which body controls the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections in India?","The Election Commission, consisting of the Chief Election Commissioner and such other Election Commissioners as the President may fix, which superintends, directs and controls the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President."
"According to Article 343, what is the official language of the Union, and in what script?",Hindi in the Devanagari script.
"According to Article 343(2), for how long after the commencement of the Constitution could English continue to be used for official purposes of the Union?",Fifteen years from the commencement of the Constitution.
"Under Article 352, on what grounds can the President proclaim a state of Emergency?","If satisfied that a grave emergency exists threatening the security of India or part of its territory, whether by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion."
"According to Article 368, how can Parliament amend the Constitution, and how is an amendment initiated?","Parliament may amend the Constitution by way of addition, variation or repeal of any provision, in exercise of its constituent power. An amendment is initiated by introducing a Bill in either House of Parliament, which must be passed by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting."
How many Schedules does the Constitution of India have?,Twelve: the First through the Twelfth Schedule.
What does the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution deal with?,Provisions as to disqualification on the ground of defection (the anti-defection law).
What does the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution list?,Matters within the powers and responsibilities of Panchayats (local rural self-government institutions).
What does the Twelfth Schedule of the Constitution list?,"The powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities."
What does the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution set out?,The allocation of seats in the Council of States (the Rajya Sabha) to the States and Union territories.
What is the purpose of the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution?,"It validates certain Acts and Regulations, placing them beyond challenge in court on the ground that they violate fundamental rights."
"In what year was The Bengal Indigo Contracts Act, 1836, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1836
"In what year was The Revenue, Bombay, 1842, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1842
"In what year was The Bengal Land Holder's Attendance Act, 1848, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1848
"In what year was The Improvements in Towns Act, 1850, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1850
"In what year was The Shore Nuisances (Bombay and Kotaba) Act, 1853, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1853
"In what year was The Bengal Embankment Act, 1855, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1855
"In what year was The Tobacco Duty (Town of Bombay) Act, 1857, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1857
"In what year was The Madras District Police Act, 1859, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1859
"In what year was The Stage-Carriages Act, 1861, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1861
"In what year was The WASTE-LANDS (CLAIMS) ACT, 1863, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1863
"In what year was The Sarais' Act, 1867, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1867
"In what year was The Oudh Estates Act, 1869, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1869
"In what year was The Dehra Dun Act, 1871, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1871
"In what year was The Indian Contract Act, 1872, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1872
"In what year was The Madras Civil Courts Act, 1873, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1873
"In what year was The Married Womens Property Act, 1874, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1874
"In what year was The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1876
"In what year was The Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1878
"In what year was The Kazis Act, 1880, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1880
"In what year was The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1881
"In what year was The Powers-of Attorney Act, 1882, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1882
"In what year was The Land Improvement Loans Act, 1883, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1883
"In what year was The Explosives Act, 1884, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1884
"In what year was The Bengal, Agra and Assam Civil Courts Act, 1887, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1887
"In what year was The Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887., a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1887
"In what year was The Indian Reserve Forces Act, 1888, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1888
"In what year was The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1890
"In what year was The Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1891
"In what year was The Bengal Military Police Act, 1892., a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1892
"In what year was The Sir Dinshaw Manockjee Petit Act, 1893, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1893
"In what year was The General Clauses Act, 1897, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1897
"In what year was The Government Buildings Act, 1899, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1899
"In what year was The Indian Tolls (Army and Air Force) Act, 1901, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1901
"In what year was The Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1904
"In what year was The Explosive Substances Act, 1908, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1908
"In what year was The Presidency-Towns Insolvency Act, 1909, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1909
"In what year was The Official Trusteers Act, 1913, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1913
"In what year was The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1915
"In what year was The Destruction of Records Act, 1917, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1917
"In what year was The Usurious Loans Act, 1918, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1918
"In what year was The Aligarh Muslim University Act, 1920, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1920
"In what year was The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1920
"In what year was The Indian Naval Armament Act, 1923, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1923
"In what year was The Madras, Bengal and Bombay Children (Supplementary) Act, 1925, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1925
"In what year was The Indian Forest Act, 1927, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1927
"In what year was The Indian Partnership Act, 1932, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1932
"In what year was The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1934
"In what year was The Arya Marriage Validation Act, 1937, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1937
"In what year was The Insurance Act, 1938, a central Act of Parliament, enacted?",1938
"In what year were the Model Rules Part II framed under the Factories Act, 1948 issued?",1948
"In what year were the The Punjab Tari (Manufacture of Gur) Rules, 1955 issued?",1955
"In what year were the The Rajasthan Municipalities (Channel of Correspondence) Rules, 1964 issued?",1964
In what year were the Coinage of Fifty Rupees and Five Rupees Coins to Commemorate the Occasion o issued?,1965
In what year were the Punjab Municipal Services Rules (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rul issued?,1975
"In what year were the The UP Basic Education Provident Fund Rules, 1975 (Uttar Pradesh) issued?",1975
"In what year were the Amedment in Rule 16 & 19 (minor corrections have been made) dated 20th Dec, issued?",1984
In what year were the The Madhya Pradesh Janpad Panchayat and Zila Panchayat Standing Committees issued?,1994
"In what year were the SEBI (Annual Report) Rules, 1994 issued?",1994
In what year were the West Bengal Administrative Tribunal (Salaries and allowances and conditions issued?,1994
In what year were the The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Procedure for Conducting Public Auction of Lease issued?,2001
In what year were the Chandigarh Municpal Corporation Ban on Manufacture and Usage of Polythene B issued?,2002
In what year were the Insertion of Rule 21 for extending loan to potentially viable sick sugar un issued?,2002
"In what year were the Tripura Factories Rules, 2007 issued?",2007
In what year were the Acquisition Order- State Bank of Saurashtra - 2008 issued?,2008
In what year were the The Chandigarh Allotment of Prefab Shelter for the Rehabilitation of Rag Pi issued?,2008
In what year were the The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights Staff Recruitment Ru issued?,2012
"In what year were the WDRA Meetings Regulations, 2012 issued?",2012
"In what year were the Food Safety and Standards (Salary, Allowances and other Conditions of Servi issued?",2013
"In what year were the ARUNACHAL PRADESH EXCISE AMEDMENT RULES,2017 issued?",2017
In what year were the Ease of compliance of maintain registers under various labour law rules 201 issued?,2017
In what year were the 10/2017 Seeks to amend DGST Rules notification no 3/2017-State Tax dt 19.06 issued?,2017
In what year were the G.S.R. 495(E) Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Care and Maintenance of Cas issued?,2017
In what year were the Chartered Accountants(Election to the council) Amended Rules 2021 ( English issued?,2021
In what year were the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Insurance Advertis issued?,2021
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide The Sarpanch v. Manveer Singh?,2023
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Lal Chand v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.?,2006
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Alagendran Exports Pvt.Ltd. v. State Of Kerala?,2008
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Anjani Chaudhary v. State Of Bihar?,2010
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Caparo Engineering India Ltd. v. Ummed Singh Lodhi?,2021
"In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide The Income Tax Officer, Madras v. S. K.Habibullah, Madras?",1962
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Rajesh @ Sarkari v. The State Of Haryana?,2020
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Zunjarrao Bhikaji Nagarkar v. U.O.I.?,1999
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide H.S. Vankani v. State Of Gujarat .?,2010
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide T.T.Raghunathan v. New Bridge Holdings B.V..?,2012
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Binod Kumar v. State Of Jharkhand .?,2011
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Union Of India v. M/S. Shring Construction Co.?,2006
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Ashok Kumar v. State Of Haryana?,2007
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Commissioner Of Income Tax-Iii v. Singhad Technical Education Society?,2017
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide United Air Travel Services Through Its Proprietor A.D.M. Anwar Khan v. Unio?,2018
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide A.V.Padma v. R.Venugopal .?,2012
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Vithal Dattatraya Kulkarni & Ors. v. Shamrao Tukaram Power & Ors.?,1979
"In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide K. Ramadas Shenoy v. The Chief Officers, Town Municipal Council, Udipi And?",1974
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide State Bank Of Travancore v. Elias Elias & Ors.?,1970
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Bata Shoe Co. v. City Of Jabalpur Corporation?,1977
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide State Of Maharashtra & Anr. v. Digambar Balwant Kulkarni?,1979
"In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Commissioner Of Income Taxgujarat Iii, Ahmedabad & Another v. Kurji Jinabha?",1977
"In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Goli Eswariah v. Commissioner Of Glft Tax, Andhra Pradesh?",1970
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide A.S. Sulochana v. C. Dharmalingam?,1986
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Surjit Singh v. State Of Punjab?,2011
"In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide M/S Kerala State Electricity Board v. Commr.Of Central Excise,Thiruvanthapu?",2007
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide N Padmamma v. S.Ramakrishna Reddy?,2008
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide State Of U.P. And Others v. Sri Narain?,1965
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Kusuma Ankamarao v. State Of A.P.?,2008
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Prof. A. Marx v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu?,2013
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide State Of Rajasthan v. M/S Chiesel & Hammer Construction Co.?,2008
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Kaviraj Pandit Durga Dutt Sharma v. Navaratna Pharmaceutical Laboratories?,1964
"In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide J.N. Ganatra v. Morvi Municipality, Morvi?",1996
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Punjab & Sind Bank & Ors.Thr.Chirm.& Ors v. Tej Partap Singh & Ors.?,2008
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Bharat Malubhai Modhwadia v. State Of Gujarat & Anr.?,2008
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Amarinder Singh v. Parkash Singh Badal & Ors.?,2009
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Gopol Dass Thr.Brother Anand Vir v. Union Of India & Anr.?,2011
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Nirmala J. Jhala v. State Of Gujarat & Anr.?,2013
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Onkar Lal Bajaj Etc. Etc. v. Union Of India & Anr. Etc. Etc.?,2002
In what year did the Supreme Court of India decide Jasbir Kaur & Ors. v. Union Of India & Ors.?,2003
"Which law replaced The Coasting vessels Act, 1838?","the Merchant Shipping Act 2025, once in force"
"In what year was The Coasting vessels Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1838
"Which law replaced The Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856?","the Bills of Lading Act 2025, once in force"
"In what year was The Indian Bills of Lading Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1856
"Which law replaced The Indian Penal Code, 1860?","the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023"
"In what year was The Indian Penal Code, later repealed, originally enacted?",1860
"Which law replaced The Indian Evidence Act, 1872?","the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023"
"In what year was The Indian Evidence Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1872
"Which law replaced The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885?","the Telecommunications Act, 2023"
"In what year was The Indian Telegraph Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1885
"Which law replaced The Indian Tramways Act, 1886?","the Repealing and Amending Act 2025, once in force"
"In what year was The Indian Tramways Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1886
"Which law replaced The Indian Railway Board Act, 1905?","the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2025, once in force"
"In what year was The Indian Railway Board Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1905
"Which law replaced The Indian Ports Act, 1908?","the Indian Ports Act, 2025, once in force"
"In what year was The Indian Ports Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1908
"Which law replaced The Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920?",the Immigration and Foreigners Act
"In what year was The Passport (Entry into India) Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1920
"Which law replaced The Employees Compensation Act, 1923?","the Code on Social Security, 2020, once in force"
"In what year was The Employees Compensation Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1923
"Which law replaced The Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925?",the Carriage Of Goods By Sea Act
"In what year was The Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1925
"Which law replaced The Trade Unions Act, 1926?","the Industrial Relations Code (A) Act 2026, once in force"
"In what year was The Trade Unions Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1926
"Which law replaced The Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933?","the Telecommunications Act, 2023"
"In what year was The Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1933
"Which law replaced The Payment of Wages Act, 1936?","the Code on Wages, 2019, once in force"
"In what year was The Payment of Wages Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1936
"Which law replaced The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939?",the Immigration and Foreigners Act
"In what year was The Registration of Foreigners Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1939
"Which law replaced The Foreigners Act, 1946?","the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, once in force"
"In what year was The Foreigners Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1946
"Which law replaced The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?","the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, once in force"
"In what year was The Industrial Disputes Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1947
"Which law replaced The Dentists Act, 1948?","the National Dental Commission Act, 2023, once in force"
"In what year was The Dentists Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1948
"Which law replaced The Employees State Insurance Act, 1948?","the Code on Social Security, 2020, once in force"
"In what year was The Employees State Insurance Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1948
"Which law replaced The Factories Act, 1948?","the Occupational Safety, Health And Working Conditions Code"
"In what year was The Factories Act, later repealed, originally enacted?",1948
"This training text describes the first edition of a 19th-century scientific paper proposing the fission theory of how the Moon formed. Who proposed it, and in what year was the first edition published?","George Darwin, 1878."
This training text is a roundup of major events from a century before its writing. How many major 1920 events does it say it covers?,164.
"According to this training text, why is rainfall in the tropics especially complex to quantify?","Because of high spatio-temporal variability, especially in convective precipitation events."
"According to this training text, in what year was the giant freshwater prawn first introduced to China from Japan?",1976.