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

Nepal adopted an iterim constitution in 2007

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Following the end of the monarchy, Nepal adopted an interim constitution in 2007 to govern the country until a new permanent constitution could be drafted.

Multiple choice

When was the Constitution of India completed ?

  1. 26 February 1950

  2. 26 January 1950

  3. 26 November 1949

  4. 26 December 1949
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution of India was adopted and enacted on 26 November 1949, which is why this date is celebrated as Constitution Day.

Multiple choice

Right to Education added to constitution in year of ?

  1. 2020 through the 58th amendment

  2. 2002 through the 86th amendment

  3. None of the above

  4. 1989 through the 86th amendment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Right to Education Act was enacted following the 86th Constitutional Amendment in 2002, which inserted Article 21A to make education a fundamental right. Other options are incorrect regarding the year or the amendment number.

Multiple choice

How has PIL contributed to the expansion of fundamental rights in India?

  1. A. By interpreting constitutional provisions broadly

  2. B. By recognizing new rights as fundamental rights

  3. C. By enforcing fundamental rights through judicial activism

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

PIL has contributed to the expansion of fundamental rights in India by interpreting constitutional provisions broadly, recognizing new rights as fundamental rights, and enforcing fundamental rights through judicial activism.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment provided for the establishment of autonomous councils in tribal areas?

  1. The Sixth Amendment

  2. The Seventh Amendment

  3. The Eighth Amendment

  4. The Ninth Amendment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sixth Amendment to the Indian Constitution provided for the establishment of autonomous councils in tribal areas.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment provided for the reservation of seats for tribal communities in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies?

  1. The Seventh Amendment

  2. The Eighth Amendment

  3. The Ninth Amendment

  4. The Tenth Amendment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Seventh Amendment to the Indian Constitution provided for the reservation of seats for tribal communities in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.

Multiple choice

Which Indian constitutional amendment recognizes the rights of tribal communities?

  1. 5th Amendment

  2. 8th Amendment

  3. 10th Amendment

  4. 25th Amendment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The 25th Amendment to the Indian Constitution recognizes the rights of tribal communities, including their rights to self-determination, culture, land, and resources.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Constitution was passed to implement the recommendations of the Rajamannar Committee?

  1. 17th Amendment

  2. 18th Amendment

  3. 19th Amendment

  4. 20th Amendment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 18th Amendment to the Constitution was passed to implement the recommendations of the Rajamannar Committee.