Civics Polity

Constitutional Amendments

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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 general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Which one of the following changes has not been made to the Citizenship Act of India by the Amendment in $2015$?

  1. The Overseas Citizens of India will now be called the Overseas Citizens of India Cardholders

  2. The Non-Resident Indians are entitled to vote in elections in India

  3. The Persons of Indian origin have been placed at par with the Overseas Citizens of India

  4. The Persons of Indian Origin are now entitled to lifelong visa to visit India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 2015 amendment merged the PIO and OCI schemes. Option B is incorrect because NRIs already had the right to vote; the amendment did not grant it for the first time in that context.

Multiple choice history post - independence india union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states introduction to indian polity and governance

The States of the Indian Union can be re-organised or their boundaries altered by ________.

  1. an executive order of the Union Government with the consent of the concerned State Government

  2. the Union Parliament by a simple majority in the ordinary process of legislation

  3. two-thirds majority of both the Houses of Parliament

  4. two-thirds majority of both the Houses of Parliament and the consent of the concerned State Legislature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 3, the Parliament can reorganize states by a simple majority through ordinary legislation.

Multiple choice history post - independence india union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states introduction to indian polity and governance

By which one of the following Constitutional Amendments, Delhi has become 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 (1991) granted special status to Delhi as the National Capital Territory.

Multiple choice history post - independence india union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states introduction to indian polity and governance

Under Article 3, which power does the Parliament have in relation to the formation of a new state?
1. It can increase the area of any state.
2. It cannot diminish the area of any state.
3. It can alter the name of any state.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 1, 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 3, Parliament can increase or diminish the area of any state and alter its name. Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect.

Multiple choice history post - independence india union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states introduction to indian polity and governance

Sikkim was made an integral part of India under the ________.

  1. 36th Amendment

  2. 39th Amendment

  3. 40th Amendment

  4. 42nd Amendment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sikkim became an integral part of India through the 36th Constitutional Amendment Act in 1975. This amendment ended its status as an associate state and made it a full-fledged state of the Indian Union.

Multiple choice history post - independence india union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states introduction to indian polity and governance

In 1956, by 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, the state of which part were made as 'Union Territory'?
1. Part A   

2. Part B   
3. Part C   
4. Part D
Choose the correct option.

  1. 1 and 3

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 3 and 4

  4. Only 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 abolished the classification of states into Parts A, B, C, and D, and created the category of Union Territories, primarily from Part C and Part D states.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Which of the following are special provisions given to Sikkim?
1. The President can extend any law, which is in force in any state to Sikkim.
2. Under their special provision, Legislative Assembly of Sikkim consist of 30 members.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 371F provides special provisions for Sikkim, including the power of the President to extend laws and the specific composition of the Legislative Assembly (minimum 30 members).

Multiple choice history post - independence india union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states introduction to indian polity and governance

Consider the following statements
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in Lok Sabha only
2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the states of India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because a constitutional amendment bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament. Statement 2 is incorrect because ratification is required by at least half of the states, not all of them.

Multiple choice history post - independence india union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states introduction to indian polity and governance

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The territory of the units of the Indian Federation may be altered by the Parliament by a simple majority.
2. The consent of a State Legislature is necessary before the Parliament on redistribution of its territory.
3. The President's recommendation is necessary for introducing the Bill in the Parliament on redistribution of territory of any State.
4. The President must receive the State's opinion before recommending a Bill on altering the name of the State.

  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 1, 3 and 4

  4. 1 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Parliament can alter state boundaries by a simple majority (Article 3). The President must refer the bill to the state legislature for its views, but the state's consent is not binding. The President's recommendation is required to introduce such a bill.

Multiple choice

When was Indian Constitution adopted

  1. 1950 in January 15

  2. 1949 on November 6

  3. 2020 on October 18

  4. 1949 on November 26
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949.

Multiple choice

When did our constitution come into effect ?

  1. 26 Janruary, 1950

  2. 26 Janruary, 1850
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day. The year 1850 is historically incorrect as the British Raj was still in power.