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
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The 38th Amendment Act, 1975
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The 40th Amendment Act, 1976
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The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
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The 44th Amendment Act, 1979
C
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Explanation
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 is the only amendment to have changed the Preamble, adding the words Socialist, Secular, and Integrity.
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by the State Legislatures acting together
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by the Parliament alone
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with the major approval of the Parliament and State Legislatures
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only on ratification by half of the States
B
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Explanation
The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949, but it came into full effect on January 26, 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day.
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June 1951
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January 1950
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June 1952
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July 1952
A
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Explanation
The First Amendment to the Constitution of India was enacted in 1951. It made several changes, including additions to the Ninth Schedule and modifications to Article 19.
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26 January 1950
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15 August 1947
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15 August 1948
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26 November 1949
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Explanation
The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November 1949, but it officially came into force on 26 January 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day.
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Karachi session
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Tripura Session
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Madras Session
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Nagpur session
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Explanation
The Karachi session was presided by Sardar Patel. The congress adopted a resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy which represented the Party’s Social, Economic and Political programme. It was later known as Karachi Resolution.
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true
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False
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Partly
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None of the above
A
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Explanation
The Constitution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 November, 1949, but was adopted on 26 January, 1950 with a democratic government system.
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32nd Amendment Act
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42nd Amendment Act
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15th Amendment Act
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46th Amendment Act
B
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Explanation
The Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976, upon the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee.
C
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Explanation
The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, passed in 1988, lowered the voting age for elections to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies from 21 years to 18 years.
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1919 Act
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1909 Act
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1935 Act
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1946 Act
C
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Explanation
The Government of India Act 1935 is often considered the pre-constitution of India because a significant portion of the current Constitution of India is derived from it.
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26th Nov, 1949
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26th Jan, 1950
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26th Dec, 1949
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9th Dec, 1946
B
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Explanation
The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949, but it came into force (was implemented) on January 26, 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day.
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26th Nov, 1947
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15th Aug, 1947
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26th Nov, 1949
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26th Jan, 1950
C
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Explanation
The Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution on November 26, 1949. This day is now celebrated as Constitution Day in India.
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Indian Government
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Indian People
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Constitutional Assembly
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Drafting Committee
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26th January, 1948
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26th January, 1950
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26th January, 1951
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26th January, 1949
B
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Explanation
The Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day.
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15th August, 1947 A.D.
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26th January, 1949 A.D.
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26th January, 1950 A.D.
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26th January, 1951 A.D.