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

Which constitutional amendment introduced the provision for proxy voting in Parliament?

  1. 73rd Amendment

  2. 86th Amendment

  3. 91st Amendment

  4. 101st Amendment
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Explanation

The 91st Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2003, introduced the provision for proxy voting in Parliament.

Multiple choice

The Constitution of India, which came into effect on which date?

  1. January 26, 1950

  2. February 26, 1950

  3. March 26, 1950

  4. April 26, 1950
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The Constitution of India, which is the supreme law of the land, came into effect on January 26, 1950. This day is celebrated as Republic Day in India and marks the transition from a dominion to a republic.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment in 1950 declared India a republic?

  1. First Amendment

  2. Second Amendment

  3. Third Amendment

  4. Fourth Amendment
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The First Amendment to the Indian Constitution, adopted in 1950, declared India a republic and established a democratic form of government.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution added the Preamble?

  1. 42nd Amendment

  2. 24th Amendment

  3. 44th Amendment

  4. 1st Amendment
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The 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1976, added the Preamble to the Constitution.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of Fundamental Duties?

  1. 42nd Amendment

  2. 86th Amendment

  3. 97th Amendment

  4. 101st Amendment
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The 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1976, introduced the concept of Fundamental Duties.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution changed the voting age from 21 to 18?

  1. 61st Amendment

  2. 73rd Amendment

  3. 85th Amendment

  4. 60th Amendment
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The 61st Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1989, changed the voting age from 21 to 18.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?

  1. 101st Amendment

  2. 115th Amendment

  3. 122nd Amendment

  4. 99th Amendment
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The 101st Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2016, introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution abolished the Zamindari system?

  1. 1st Amendment

  2. 4th Amendment

  3. 17th Amendment

  4. 29th Amendment
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The 1st Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1951, abolished the Zamindari system.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution added the right to education as a Fundamental Right?

  1. 86th Amendment

  2. 93rd Amendment

  3. 102nd Amendment

  4. 100th Amendment
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The 86th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2002, added the right to education as a Fundamental Right.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the National Commission for Backward Classes?

  1. 93rd Amendment

  2. 102nd Amendment

  3. 117th Amendment

  4. 108th Amendment
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The 93rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2005, introduced the National Commission for Backward Classes.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the National Green Tribunal?

  1. 102nd Amendment

  2. 108th Amendment

  3. 117th Amendment

  4. 115th Amendment
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The 102nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2006, introduced the National Green Tribunal.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the Right to Information Act?

  1. 105th Amendment

  2. 112th Amendment

  3. 119th Amendment

  4. 108th Amendment
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The 105th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2005, introduced the Right to Information Act.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the National Food Security Act?

  1. 112th Amendment

  2. 119th Amendment

  3. 124th Amendment

  4. 108th Amendment
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The 112th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2013, introduced the National Food Security Act.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the Goods and Services Tax Council?

  1. 115th Amendment

  2. 122nd Amendment

  3. 129th Amendment

  4. 119th Amendment
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The 115th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2016, introduced the Goods and Services Tax Council.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes?

  1. 122nd Amendment

  2. 129th Amendment

  3. 136th Amendment

  4. 124th Amendment
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The 122nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2018, introduced the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.