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

Which of the following pairs is/are incorrectly matched?

  1. 1st Amendment Act, 1951 - Added ninth schedule

  2. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 - Included Fundamental Duties

  3. 44th Amendment Act, 1978 - Increased the term of Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies from 5 to 6 years

  4. 25th Amendment Act, 1971 - Curtailed the Fundamental rRight to Property

  5. 24th Amendment Act, 1971 - Made compulsory for the president to give his assent to the Constitution Amendment Bill
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In 44th Amendment Act, the term of Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies was reduced from 6 to 5 years. It was increased from 5 to 6 years in the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. So, it is the right answer.

Multiple choice

What was the purpose of the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992?

  1. To make elementary education a fundamental right

  2. To give constitutional status and protection to panchayati raj institutions

  3. To include fundamental duties

  4. To raise the number of Lok Sabha seats from 525 to 545

  5. To grant special status to Delhi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This was the purpose of the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992.

Multiple choice

What was the major purpose of the 44th Amendment Act?

  1. To incorporate Pondicherry in the Indian Union

  2. To neutralise some of the provisions introduced by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

  3. To include Nepali, Konkani, Manipuri languages in the eighth schedule

  4. To give status of fundamental right to the elementary education

  5. To make possible for the retired judge of a High Court to work as an adhoc judge of the Supreme Court
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is the right answer.

Multiple choice

Under which Constitutional Amendment, the provision for minimum age as 18 years for Indian citizen was made eligible to vote?

  1. 60th Amendment Act, 1988

  2. 61st Amendment Act, 1989

  3. 62nd Amendment Act, 1989

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1989 amended Article 326 to reduce the voting age from 21 years to 18 years. This was a significant democratic reform aimed at enabling younger citizens to participate in the electoral process. The amendment came into effect from March 28, 1989. Before this, the voting age was 21 years as per the original Constitution.

Multiple choice

Under which Constitutional Amendment of Article 334, reservation of seats for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly has been laid down?

  1. 31st Amendment Act 1959

  2. 23rd Amendment Act

  3. 45th Amendment Act 1980 & 62nd Amendment Act 1989

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The 45th Amendment (1980) extended reservation for 40 years, and the 62nd Amendment (1989) further extended it to 50 years. Both amendments modified Article 334 to extend SC/ST reservation periods.

Multiple choice

Before which Constitutional Amendment, 20 years were fixed for reservation of seats for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in Lok Sabha and State Legislature?

  1. 23rd Amendment Act, 1969

  2. 8th Amendment Act, 1959

  3. 44th Amendment Act, 1978

  4. 45th Amendment Act, 1980
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The original Constitution fixed 20 years for SC/ST reservation. The 8th Amendment Act (1959) extended this period by 10 years. The question asks about the period fixed BEFORE any amendment.

Multiple choice

Through which Constitutional Amendment, 30 years were fixed for reservation of seats for SC and ST in Lok Sabha and State Assembly?

  1. 45th Amendment Act, 1980

  2. 50th Amendment Act, 1984

  3. 23rd Amendment Act, 1969

  4. 51st Amendment Act, 1984
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 23rd Amendment Act (1969) extended the reservation period from 20 to 30 years. This was the first extension after the original 20-year period and the 8th Amendment's 10-year extension.

Multiple choice

Which Constitutional Amendment lays down 50 years for reservation of seats for SC and ST in the House of People and State Legislative Assembly?

  1. 62nd Amendment Act, 1989

  2. 44th Amendment Act, 1928

  3. 45th Amendment Act, 1980

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 62nd Amendment Act (1989) extended SC/ST reservation for 50 years from the original 10-year period. This was a significant extension ensuring long-term political representation for marginalized communities.

Multiple choice

Which Constitutional Amendment fixes 40 years for reservation of seats for SC and ST in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly?

  1. 55th Amendment Act, 1986

  2. 56th Amendment Act, 1987

  3. 52nd Amendment Act, 1985

  4. 45th Amendment Act, 1980
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The 45th Amendment Act (1980) extended SC/ST reservation for 40 years. This amendment was one in a series that progressively extended the reservation period for scheduled castes and tribes.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following Amendments of the Constitution of India deals with the issue of strengthening of the Panchayati Raj?

  1. 42nd

  2. 44th

  3. 73rd

  4. 86th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) deal with strengthening Panchayati Raj institutions by constitutionalizing them, mandating regular elections, and providing reservation for SC/ST and women. The 42nd and 44th Amendments dealt with fundamental rights and executive powers respectively, while the 86th dealt with education.