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

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The 39th Amendment laid that election of any person to Lok Sabha holding, the office of Prime Minister cannot be challenged before a Court of Law, but only before an authority established by Parliament. This was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in  

  1. Keshvananda Bharti Case

  2. Menaka Gandhi Case

  3. Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain Case

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

The 39th Amendment Act came amidst allegations of mala fide electoral usage charges against Indira Gandhi, which were held up in the court and then came the darkest period of the history of democratic India – the period of internal emergency.  

·         The 39th Amendment Act was passed in the parliament where Indira Gandhi was in majority, so that her election could not be challenged.

·         Clause 4 of the 39th Amendment act 1975 inserted Articles 71(2) and 329A to the Indian Constitution which provided that disputes regarding the election of four high officials, namely, the President, Vice-President, the Prime Minister and Speaker of the Lok Sabha, should be adjudicated by whatever authority and procedure was provided by law, and that any court order, made before its commencement, declaring such an election to be void, should be deemed null and void. This was struck down as unconstitutional in Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain (1975).

·         The 39th Amendment was the first amendment to be struck down by the Supreme Court.

 

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Which of the following amendment bill of 2017 was introduced in the parliament to safeguard the interest of backward classes ?

  1. 124th Amendment

  2. 125th Amendment

  3. 123rd Amendment

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

123rd constitution Amendment bill of 2017 was introduced in parliament to safeguard the interests of backward classes more effectively

Multiple choice social studies ideals of our constitution preamble of the indian constitution features of indian democracy features of the constitution and preamble

As per the $73rd$ amendment of the constitution, the umber of seats reserved for women in the Panchayati Raj are _______________.

  1. $1/3$
  2. $1/4$
  3. $1/5$
  4. $1/6$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

 

In line with the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution, Panchayati Raj institutions currently have 33 per cent of all seats reserved for women. The idea is to bring  Empowerment to women by providing reserved seats.

Multiple choice social studies ideals of our constitution preamble of the indian constitution features of indian democracy features of the constitution and preamble

Education was transferred to the concurrent list through which of the following constitutional amendment __________.

  1. 42nd

  2. 24th

  3. 44th

  4. 86th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Through the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 Five subjects were transferred from State to Concurrent List. They are:

Education
Forests
Weights & Measures
Protection of Wild Animals and Birds
Administration of Justice

Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the amendments did not include education in the list of transferals, hence, incorrect. 
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Which fundamental right was introduced in the 86th Amendment of the Constitution of India?

  1. Right to expression

  2. Free and compulsory education for all children in the age group of 6-14 years

  3. Free and compulsory education for all

  4. Free and compulsory education for all children in the age group of 6-18 years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sarva shiksha abhiyan is an Indian government initiative  introduced in the 86th Amendment of the constitution of India of making free and compulsory education to children between the age of 6-14 years of age as a fundamental right. 

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Which constitutional amendment has recommended the establishment of a commission for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes ?

  1. 41st constitunal Amendment

  2. 65th constitunal Amendment

  3. 82nd consitunal Amendment

  4. 76th constitunal Amendment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A commission for national scheduled caste and scheduled tribe was set up under 65th constitunal Amendment.

Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

73rd and 74th amendments of the constitution came into force in the year _________.

  1. 1993

  2. 1994

  3. 1995

  4. 1996
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

  • This committee suggested for constitutional recognition of Panchayat Raj System.
  • The 72nd and 73rd constitutional amendment belong to rural area local self-government. They came to force in the year 1991.
  • Constitutional amendment by which rural self-government was constitutionally recognized is the 72nd amendment.
  • According to 73rd amendment out of the total number of seats to be filled by the direct elections for local self-governing bodies, 1/3rd have to be reserved for women.

Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

The amendments aimed at strengthening local governments and ensuring an element of uniformity in their structure and functioning across the country are _____________.

  1. 74th and 75th amendments

  2. 83rd and 84th amendments

  3. 42nd and 44th amendments

  4. 73rd and 74th amendments

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

  • The 72nd and 73rd constitutional amendments belong to rural area local self-government.
  • Constitutional amendment by which rural self-government were constitutionally recognized is 72nd amendment. This amendment received president’s assent in April 1993.
  • According to 73rd amendment out of the total number of seats to be filled by the direct elections for local self-governing bodies, 1/3rd have to be reserved for women.

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Which of the following is the amendment, related to Nagarpalikas or urban local governments

  1. 73rd

  2. 74th

  3. 42nd

  4. 44th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The amendment, related to Nagarpalikas or urban local governments is 74th amendment. This came into force from 1st June

  1. It has given constitutional status to the municipalities and brought them under the justifiable part of the constitution.
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In 1993, the constitutional status was conferred on Panchayat Raj Institutions by which of the following amendments?

  1. 73rd and 74th Amendments

  2. 42nd and 44th Amendments

  3. 92nd and 94th Amendments

  4. 52nd and 54th Amendments
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In 1989 the central government introduced two constitutional amendments. Later in 1992, the 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments were passed by the parliament. The 73rd amendment is about rural local government which is also known as Panchyati Raj Institutions and the 74th amendment made the provisions related to urban local govt known as Nagarpalikas. The 73rd and 74th amendments came into force in 1993.

Multiple choice political science village panchayats panchayati raj panchayati raj institution rural local self-governments introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies community and community development our district physical geography of rajasthan

By which constitutional amendment the rural self government were constitutionally recognized?

  1. 71st

  2. 73rd

  3. 74th

  4. 82nd
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

It was by the 73rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution that rural self-government was constitutionally recognized. It introduced the Three-tier Panchayati Raj system.

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.

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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.

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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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.