Civics Polity

Constitutional Amendments

529 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 political science local self-government-urban local self - government - urban local self government - urban local self government- urban

Which Act has given a Constitutional status to the urban local bodies?

  1. The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992

  2. The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992

  3. The Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951

  4. The Constitutional Amendment Act, 1963
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992 introduced a new Part IXA in the Constitution, which deals with Municipalities in an article 243 P to 243 ZG. It was passed to accord formal recognition to ULBs in the Constitution and make them more autonomous and participatory. States were put under constitutional obligation to adopt municipalities as per system enshrined in the constitution.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers, shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. This provision was added by the ____________.

  1. 91st Amendment Act of 2003

  2. 93rd Amendment Act of 2006

  3. 99th Amendment Act of 2015

  4. 101st Amendment Act of 2017
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 91st Amendment Act of 2003 added that the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister in the council of ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.

Multiple choice civics citizens and citizenship citizens and citizenship state and citizen citizenship national symbols our national symbols

Provisions of citizenship in Indian Constitution became applicable in_______.

  1. 1949

  2. 1950

  3. 1951

  4. 1952
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Provisions of citizenship in Indian constitution became applicable in 1950.

Article 5-11 of Part II of the Indian Constitution deals with the citizenship of India. It does not contain any permanent or any elaborate provisions in this regards. It only identifies the persons who became citizens of India at its commencement that is on January 26, 1950.

Multiple choice political science the indian parliament rajya sabha the rajya sabha indian administration act of 1935

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment raised the term of Rajya Sabha to __________.

  1. Five years and a continuing body

  2. Seven years and a continuing body

  3. Six years and a continuing body

  4. Nine years and a continuing body
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 42nd Amendment Act is known as the mini Constitution as it carried out major changes in the Constitution. The Constitution doesn't provide for the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, 1/3rd of the members retire every second year. Each member is elected for a term of 6 years.

Multiple choice civics mahatma gandhi and the national movement contribution of revolutionary organisation in freedom movement revolutionary movement and important revolutionaries revolutionary movement in india quit india movement and ina early struggles of mahatma gandhi

The first constitutional measure introduced by the British in India which worked till the framing of the Indian Constitution was _________.

  1. The Act of $1919$
  2. The Act of $1935$

  3. Indian Independence Bill

  4. Cabinet Mission Plan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Government of India Act of 1935 was the last constitution of British India, before the country was divided, in 1947 and worked till the Indian Constitution was framed. Some of its features were:
1. Introduced provincial autonomy and dyarchy at centre.
2. It provided for the establishment of a federal court.
3. It gave a measure to form a federal form of government and an all India Federation.
Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

Which method is used for amendments in sections related to the election of the President of India?

  1. Special Majority

  2. Simple Majority

  3. Special Majority with consent from half of the states of India

  4. Simple Majority with consent from half of the states of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Certain parts of the constitution can be amended by special majority along with consent from half of the states of India. This method is harder compared to the other two methods viz Simple and Special Majority. By this method, the election of the President of India, distribution of powers between the Centre and the State and other sections can be amended. This method can also be used as per article 61 for the impeachment of the President.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy election commission the election commission and electoral reforms the electoral process

Which articles of the Indian Constitution made the provisions regarding electoral system of the country?

  1. Articles 324 to 329

  2. Articles 224 to 232

  3. Articles 24 to 29

  4. Articles 310 to 320
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Laws pertaining to the elections in India are contained in Part XV of the Indian Constitution. The provisions mentioned in the Articles (324 to 329) cover all aspects of conducting elections starting from inclusion of names in electoral roll to formulation of laws pertaining to elections.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy election commission the election commission and electoral reforms the electoral process

Identify the amendment which led to the establishment of the State Election Commission in India.

  1. 52nd

  2. 73rd

  3. 76th

  4. 79th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The power of superintendence, direction, and control of all elections to the local government bodies vest with the State Election Commissions as envisaged in Article 243K of the Constitution of India. The Constitutional (73rd Amendment) Act, passed in 1992 by the Narasimha Rao government, came into force on April 24, 1993. It was meant to provide constitutional sanction to establish democracy at the grassroots level as it is at the state level or national level. The State Election Commissioner has several unique powers pertaining to the elections to Local Bodies. The SEC chairs the Delimitation Commission which delimits local government constituencies and has full powers to conduct local government elections, including disciplinary powers over staff that is on election duty.

Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

In which year IX Schedule was included in the Indian Constitution ?

  1. 1950

  2. 1951

  3. 1952

  4. 1953
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 31-B was inserted by the First Constitutional(Amendment) Act 1951. Article 31-B of the Constitution of lndia ensured that any law in the Ninth Schedule could not be challenged in courts and Government can rationalize its programme of social engineering by reforming land and agrarian laws. 

Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

Which one of the following is a Fundamental Duty?

  1. Equal pay for equal work

  2. Common civil code for the country

  3. To serve and safeguard the country

  4. Establishing Gram Panchayats.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

To serve and safeguard the country is a fundamental duty. Equal pay for equal work, common civil code for country and establishment of Gram Panchayats are Directive Principles of State Policy.

Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

Fundamental duties have been added in the Constitution by 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 in accordance with the recommendations of ___________________.

  1. Santhanam Committee

  2. Sarkaria Committee

  3. Swaran Singh Committee

  4. Indira Gandhi Committee
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about Fundamental Duties. The need and necessity of having Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-1977). The committee recommended the inclusion of a separate chapter on Fundamental Duties in the Constitution. The Congress Government at Centre accepted these recommendations and enacted the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1976. This amendment added a new part, namely, Part IVA comprising Fundamental Duties to the Constitution.

Multiple choice social studies directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties directive principles and fundamental duties fundamental duties fundamental duties and directive principles

Which fundamental duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002?

  1. To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform

  2. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence

  3. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement

  4. To provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The indian Constitution originally did not include fundamental duties. 10 fundamental duties were added by the 42nd Amendment act of 1976 and 1 more was added by the 86th CAA. The 86th CAA added a fundamnetal duty which state that every citizen “who is a parent or guardian, to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years”. These are moral obligations on the citizens of the country and are non-justiciable.

Multiple choice civics the national movement (1935-42) cabinet mission freedom and partition of india prominent leaders in indian freedom movement

The Indians were allowed to frame their Constitution by _____.

  1. The Council Act of $1909$

  2. Montford Reforms

  3. August Offer
  4. The Government of India Act of $1935$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
The Viceroy of India, Lord Linlithgow, issued a statement from Simla on 8 August 1940 known as the August Offer. It was an attemt to secure the cooperation of the Indians in WW II. Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of England at the time. Some of the provisions of the August Offer were:
1. Dominion status as the objective for India.
2. The number of the Indians in the Viceroy’s Executive council will be increased.
3. A representative Indian “Constitution Making Body” shall be appointed immediately after the war which would be responsible for framing the Constitution.
Multiple choice history post independence constitution and the first general election first general elections india: events after 1960

By which one of the following Constitutional Amendments Delhi became the National Capital Region (NCR)?

  1. 61st Amendment

  2. 69th Amendment

  3. 71st Amendment

  4. 79th Amendment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 69th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1991 granted special status to Delhi, designating it as the National Capital Territory of Delhi and providing for a Legislative Assembly.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Who enjoys a role with regard to the amendment of the Indian Constitution?

  1. State Legislative Assembly

  2. Legislative Council

  3. Supreme Court

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

The state legislative assembly enjoys a role with regard to the amendment of the Indian Constitution. Some part of the Constitution can be amended by Union Parliament only when half of the state legislative ratify the amendment.