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HPSC 2023 — Constitution Questions with Answers

All 6 Constitution previous-year questions from HPSC 2023, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Fundamental Rights

   Consider the following statements under Article 18 of the Indian Constitution: 1. Any Citizen of India can take any title from any foreign state. 2. In Balaji Raghavan v/s Indian Federation, 1996, the Supreme Court has announced that 'Padma- Vibhushan', 'Padma- Bhushan' and 'Padamshree' is a title but these awards violate "right to equality". Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

   • a)1 only
   • b)2 only
   • c)Both 1 and 2
   • d)Neither 1 nor 2
   • e)Question not attempted
2. Q2.Directive Principles of State Policy

   With reference to Directive Principles of State Policy consider the following statements: 1. The Directive Principles of State Policy of Indian Constitution have been clearly divided into three parts i.e. Socialist, Gandhian and Liberal. 2. Directive principles of State Policy related to co-operative society (under Article 43) of Indian Constitution is taken from Nehru's objective resolution of 1946. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

   • a)1 only
   • b)2 only
   • c)Both 1 and 2
   • d)Neither 1 nor 2
   • e)Question not attempted
3. Q3.Making of Constitution

   Consider the following pairs: Committee of the Constituent Assembly 1. Language Committee 2. Union Power Committee 3. Minority Committee 4. Fundamental Rights Sub-committee 5. Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights Chairperson Jawaharlal Nehru Moturi Satyanarayana H. C. Mookharjee J. B. Kripalani Vallabhbhai Patel How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

   • a)Only 1 pair
   • b)Only two pairs
   • c)Only three pairs
   • d)All five pairs
   • e)Question not attempted
4. Q4.Fundamental Rights

   Consider the following statements regarding the Bill of rights : 1. The “Motilal Nehru Committee” presented a bill of rights in 1930. 2. A Bill of rights prohibits government from thus acting against the rights of the individual and ensure a remedy in case there is a violation of these rights. 3. Government cannot put reasonable restrictions on the exercise of our fundamental rights. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?

   • a)Only 1 and 2
   • b)Only 2 and 3
   • c)Only 1, 2 and 3
   • d)Only 1 and 3
   • e)Question not attempted
5. Q5.Schedules of Constitution

   Match List - I with List - II : List - I (Schedule): 1. First 2. Second 3. Third 4. Fourth 5. Fifth List - II (Provision/Subject): a. The state and the union territory b. Oath c. Allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha d. Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes e. Provision as to the emoluments of the President, Judges and Comptroller and Auditor General of India Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

   • a)1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d, 5-e
   • b)1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-e, 5-a
   • c)1-a, 2-e, 3-b, 4-c, 5-d
   • d)1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b, 5-e
   • e)Question not attempted
6. Q6.Local Self-Government

   Match List - I with List - II : List - I (Articles) a. 243 (K) b. 243 (I) c. 243 Z (D) d. 243 Z (E) List - II (Provisions) I. State Finance Commission II. State Election Commission III. Committee for District Planning IV. Committee For Metropolitan Planning Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

   • a)a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV
   • b)a-IV, b-III, c-II, d-I
   • c)a-III, b-II, c-I, d-IV
   • d)a-II, b-I, c-III, d-IV
   • e)Question not attempted