Civics Polity

Constitutional Amendments

599 Questions

Constitutional amendments questions evaluate knowledge of the historical adoption of the Indian Constitution and its subsequent modifications. Key themes include specific amendment acts, the insertion of new articles, and changes to the Preamble. Mastery of this topic is essential for general awareness sections in UPSC and state civil services exams.

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Constitutional Amendments Questions

Multiple choice

After the 44th Constitutional Amendment, provisions relating with election in Part XV of the Constitution of India have been retained in which of the following Articles?

  1. 324-329A

  2. 324-329

  3. 324-327

  4. 224-228
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act (1978) deleted Article 329A, which had provided special protection to election laws. After this deletion, Part XV (Elections) of the Constitution contains provisions from Articles 324 to 329, covering the Election Commission, elections to Parliament and State Legislatures, and the bar to court interference.

Multiple choice

Which Constitutional Article relating to the subject of election was omitted through the 44th Amendment Act 1975?

  1. 329A

  2. 329B

  3. 329C

  4. 329
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 44th Constitutional Amendment omitted Article 329A, which had been inserted by the controversial 39th Amendment to provide immunity to election laws from judicial scrutiny. This omission restored judicial oversight over electoral matters. Note: The 44th Amendment was passed in 1978, though it addressed excesses from the 1975 Emergency period.

Multiple choice

Through which Constitutional Amendment, Article 329A relating with the subject of Election was inserted?

  1. 25th Amendment Act 1971

  2. 27th Amendment Act 1971

  3. 28th Amendment Act 1972

  4. 39th Amendment Act 1975
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The 39th Constitutional Amendment Act (1975) inserted Article 329A to bar judicial scrutiny of elections to Parliament and State Legislatures, including elections of Prime Minister and Speaker. This was enacted during the Emergency to protect the then Prime Minister's election from being set aside by the Allahabad High Court.

Multiple choice

In India, who amended the Constitution through the first Amendment Bill 1951?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. Provisional Parliament

  4. Parliament
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The First Amendment to the Indian Constitution (1951) was passed by the Provisional Parliament (Constituent Assembly functioning as legislature). This was before the first general elections and the formal establishment of Parliament under the Constitution. The amendment dealt with land reform laws and freedom of speech restrictions.

Multiple choice

In which Article of the Constitution of India, the duration of House of Parliament has been mentioned?

  1. 83

  2. 84

  3. 85

  4. 88
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 83 of the Constitution deals with the duration of Houses of Parliament. Article 83(1) specifies that Lok Sabha shall continue for 5 years from its first meeting unless dissolved sooner. Article 83(2) addresses Rajya Sabha's permanent nature with staggered terms. The other articles relate to qualification disqualification, oaths, and vacation of seats.

Multiple choice

The Constitution of India was drafted and enacted in which language?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution of India was originally drafted in English and enacted in 1949. While it has been translated into Hindi and other regional languages, the authoritative original text was in English. The English version remains the primary legal reference.

Multiple choice

Through which Constitutional Amendment, Municipalities continued to be in force in the state which existed before the commencement of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Seventy-fourth Amendment Act 1992

  2. Forty-fourth Amendment Act 1978

  3. Forty-fifth Amendment Act 1989

  4. Forty-seventh Amendment Act 1984
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The 47th Amendment Act 1984 added a new provision to Article 376 to protect municipalities that existed before the Constitution commenced. This ensured continuity of local governance structures that were already in operation.

Multiple choice

Which of the following amendments is called 'The Mini Constitution'?

  1. 44th Amendment

  2. 42nd Amendment

  3. 1st Amendment

  4. 15th Amendment

  5. 91st Amendment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

It is called as 'The Mini Constitution', because it made large impacting changes to the Constitution of India. This amendment act had 49 provisions. So, it is the right answer.

Multiple choice

Which of the following provisions was not added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?

  1. Addition of three new words, i.e. socialist, secular and integrity in the preamble

  2. Addition of fundamental duties

  3. Provision for reservations in promotions in government jobs for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes.

  4. Fixed the number of seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies till 2001 on the basis of 1971 census.

  5. Increased the term of Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies from 5 to 6 years.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Added by 77th amendment. So, it is the right answer.

Multiple choice

By which of the following ways the Article 368 of the Indian Constitution can be amended?

  1. By simple majority of the Parliament

  2. By special majority of the Parliament

  3. By special majority of the Parliament and consent of half of the state legislatures

  4. By special majority of the Parliament and consent of all of the state legislatures

  5. By special majority of the Parliament and consent of three fourth of the state legislatures
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is the right answer.