Indian Constitution Questions for SSC CHSL: Download Free PDF & Practice Now

Are you preparing for the SSC CHSL exam? Do you dream of working as a Lower Division Clerk (LDC) or Data Entry Operator (DEO) in a prestigious government ministry? To make this dream come true, you have to score high marks in the Tier 1 exam. Most students feel very nervous about the General Awareness section. They think the syllabus is vast, and how they will cover it. But they don’t know that they don’t need to memorize the entire history of the world. Just going through the types of questions asked in the exam is enough. The Indian Constitution is a topic whose questions are mostly asked in the exam. For SSC CHSL, you only need to know basic things, such as “Who appoints the Governor?” or “Which Article is for Fundamental Rights?” These questions are straightforward. If you read them once, you can remember them easily. In this blog, we have provided a free PDF of the Indian Constitution Questions for SSC CHSL exam. Before that, you are advised to take a free test.

Why is the Indian Constitution Important for SSC CHSL?

In the General Awareness section (25 questions), the Indian Constitution is your best friend.

• High Weightage: You can consistently expect 3 to 4 questions from Polity in every shift.
• No Confusion: Unlike History where dates can be confusing, Polity is clear. Article 17 will always be about “Untouchability”. It never changes.
• Quick to Answer: You don’t need to calculate anything. You see the question, you mark the answer. It saves time for Math and Reasoning.

Important Topics to Focus On

• Fundamental Rights & Duties: (Articles 12-35 and 51A).
• The Parliament: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President.
• Important Amendments: Especially the 42nd, 44th, and 86th Amendments.
• Sources of the Constitution: What we borrowed from the UK, USA, and Canada.

Download Free PDF of Indian Constitution Questions for SSC CHSL

We have prepared a comprehensive PDF containing exam-level questions. We have chosen questions that match the exact difficulty level of SSC CHSL—focusing on Articles, Schedules, and important posts. Download it, save it, and practice these questions to build your confidence.

Q1. Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to summon a Joint Sitting of both Houses?

(a) Article 100
(b) Article 108
(c) Article 110
(d) Article 112

Answer: (b) Article 108

Logic:
In case of a deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, the President calls a Joint Sitting.
The Joint Sitting is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Q2. The concept of Single Citizenship in India was borrowed from which country?

(a) USA
(b) Canada
(c) United Kingdom (Britain)
(d) Ireland

Answer: (c) United Kingdom (Britain)

Logic:
The USA follows Dual Citizenship (State + National).
India adopted the British model of Single Citizenship for the entire country.

Q3. Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not?

(a) The President
(b) The Prime Minister
(c) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) The Finance Minister

Answer: (c) The Speaker of Lok Sabha

Logic:
The decision of the Speaker regarding a Money Bill is final and cannot be challenged in court.

Q4. Which Constitutional Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?

(a) 42nd Amendment
(b) 44th Amendment
(c) 61st Amendment
(d) 73rd Amendment

Answer: (c) 61st Amendment (1989)

Logic:
The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1989 reduced the voting age to 18 years to empower youth participation in democracy.

Q5. The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with:

(a) Anti-Defection
(b) Official Languages
(c) Panchayati Raj
(d) Allocation of Seats in Rajya Sabha

Answer: (b) Official Languages

Logic:
The Eighth Schedule lists the official languages of India.
Currently, it contains 22 languages. Originally, there were only 14.

Q6. Under which Article can the Supreme Court issue Writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

(a) Article 32
(b) Article 226
(c) Article 124
(d) Article 21

Answer: (a) Article 32

Logic:
Article 32 empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for Fundamental Rights.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar called it the “Heart and Soul of the Constitution”.
High Courts issue writs under Article 226.

Q7. The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are listed in which Part of the Constitution?

(a) Part III
(b) Part IV
(c) Part IV-A
(d) Part V

Answer: (b) Part IV

Logic:
Part III contains Fundamental Rights.
Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) contains Directive Principles of State Policy.
Part IV-A contains Fundamental Duties.

Q8. What is the maximum gap allowed between two sessions of the Parliament?

(a) 3 months
(b) 4 months
(c) 6 months
(d) 1 year

Answer: (c) 6 months

Logic:
The Parliament must meet at least twice a year.
The gap between two sessions cannot exceed 6 months.

Q9. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?

(a) Vice President
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Speaker

Answer: (c) Chief Justice of India

Logic:
The Chief Justice of India administers the oath to the President, the Head of the State.

Q10. Which Article deals with the Impeachment of the President?

(a) Article 52
(b) Article 61
(c) Article 72
(d) Article 63

Answer: (b) Article 61

Logic:
Article 61 provides the procedure for impeachment of the President for violation of the Constitution.
Article 72 deals with the Pardoning Power of the President.

5 Preparation Tips to Master Indian Polity

Polity can be very interesting if you study it the right way. You don’t need to cram blindly. You need to connect the dots. To help you master the Indian Constitution for SSC CHSL, here are 5 simple, relevant, and practical tips that will help you memorize Articles and Schedules without getting confused:

1. Focus on “Sources”: SSC CHSL mostly asks questions like, “Where did we take Fundamental Rights from?” Make a simple table of features borrowed from the USA, UK, Canada, and Ireland.
2. Group the Articles: Don’t memorize Articles 1 to 395. Group them: Articles 12-35 (Rights), 36-51 (DPSP), 52-151 (Union). Focus heavily on Articles 1 to 51A.
3. Compare Center and State: Don’t study the President and the Governor separately. Study them side-by-side. Their powers are 90% similar. The same applies to PM vs. CM and Supreme Court vs. High Court.
4. Attempt Topic Tests: Reading is not enough. You must test your memory. Attempt our Free Topic Tests to see if you can recall the exact Amendment number under exam pressure.

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