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.

Major amendment actsFundamental rights amendmentsConstitution adoptionPreamble amendmentsNew article insertions

Constitutional Amendments Questions

Multiple choice

Which was the last session of the Constituent Assembly?

  1. Eleventh session

  2. Twelfth session

  3. Sixteenth session

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

The Constituent Assembly held eleven sessions for constitution-making, with the twelfth and final session on 24 January 1950 to formally adopt the Constitution before it came into effect.

Multiple choice

In the Constituent Assembly what was the total number of Amendments proposed in the Draft Constitution?

  1. Approx. 7935

  2. Approx. 7892

  3. Approx. 7365

  4. Approx. 2473
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Draft Constitution of India had approximately 7,365 amendments proposed during the Constituent Assembly debates. This large number reflects the intensive deliberation and detailed scrutiny that each clause underwent. The other options (7935, 7892, 2473) are not historically accurate figures.

Multiple choice

When was the first draft of the Constitution of India proposed?

  1. Oct. 1945

  2. Oct. 1947

  3. Oct. 1946

  4. Oct. 1948
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The first draft of the Indian Constitution was published in October 1947, shortly after independence. This draft was then circulated to members for review and discussion. The Constituent Assembly had been formed in December 1946, but the actual drafting took several months.

Multiple choice

Under which Constitutional Amendment Act, Article 368 of the Constitution was amended for the first time?

  1. 25th Amendment Act

  2. 26th Amendment Act

  3. 24th Amendment Act

  4. 27th Amendment Act
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 24th Amendment Act (1971) amended Article 368 for the first time to explicitly state that Parliament has the power to amend any part of the Constitution and that a Constitutional Amendment is not a 'law' under Article 13. This was done in response to the Golaknath case judgment.

Multiple choice

In which House, the Janta Government failed to secure two-third majority for new clause under Article 368 for introducing referendum for effecting changes in certain basic features of the Constitution?

  1. Legislative Council

  2. State Legislature

  3. State Assembly

  4. Rajya Sabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Janata Government (1977-1979) introduced the 45th Constitutional Amendment Bill seeking to introduce referendum for changes to basic features. While it passed in Lok Sabha, it failed to secure the required two-thirds majority in Rajya Sabha. This demonstrates how the upper house acts as a check on constitutional amendments. State Legislatures and Legislative Councils are not directly involved in this process.

Multiple choice

When was the draft Constitution of India, prepared by the Drafting Committee, submitted to the President of the Constituent Assembly?

  1. 28th Feb. 1948

  2. 26th Feb. 1948

  3. 21st Feb. 1948

  4. 25th Feb. 1948
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Drafting Committee chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar submitted the draft Constitution to the President of the Constituent Assembly on February 21, 1948. This draft contained 243 articles and 13 schedules. The committee had worked on it for nearly 2 years and 11 months before submission.

Multiple choice

When was the second reading of the Constitution completed in the Constituent Assembly?

  1. 18 Nov. 1949

  2. 17 Nov. 1949

  3. 15 Nov. 1949

  4. 16 Nov. 1949
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The second reading of the Constitution was completed on November 16, 1949. During this reading, clause-by-clause discussion and voting took place on the articles. The first reading was in November 1948, and the third reading concluded on November 26, 1949. November 17 and 18 are close but not the correct dates.

Multiple choice

When was the Constitution of India adopted by the Constituent Assembly?

  1. 25th Nov. 1949

  2. 29th Nov. 1949

  3. 26th Nov. 1949

  4. 27th Nov. 1949
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949. This date is celebrated as Constitution Day. However, it came into effect on January 26, 1950, chosen to commemorate Purna Swaraj Day. November 25, 27, and 29 are incorrect dates surrounding this event.

Multiple choice

Which Article of the India Constitution deals with the amendment procedure?

  1. Article 368

  2. Article 358

  3. Article 367

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 368 of the Indian Constitution deals with the procedure for constitutional amendments. It specifies that amendments can be initiated by Parliament and require special majorities in both Houses, plus ratification by at least half of the states for certain provisions. This article forms the basis for the flexible yet carefully controlled amendment process.

Multiple choice

Supreme Court in which among the following cases observed that CPC Amendment Acts of 1999 and 2002 are constitutionally valid?

  1. Salem Advocate Bar Association, Tamil Nadu v. Union of India

  2. Delhi High Court Bar Association v. Union of India

  3. Allahabad High Court Bar Association v. Union of India

  4. Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association v. Union of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Supreme Court in the case of "Salem Advocate Bar Association, Tamil Nadu v. Union of India" observed that CPC Amendment Acts of 1999 and 2002 are constitutionally valid.