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.

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Constitutional Amendments Questions

Multiple choice

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

  1. 129th Amendment

  2. 136th Amendment

  3. 143rd Amendment

  4. 124th Amendment
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Explanation

The 129th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2020, introduced the National Commission for Backward Classes.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the National Commission for Women?

  1. 136th Amendment

  2. 143rd Amendment

  3. 150th Amendment

  4. 124th Amendment
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Explanation

The 136th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2022, introduced the National Commission for Women.

Multiple choice

What is the process for appealing a CBFC decision on film certification?

  1. The producer can directly appeal to the CBFC chairperson.

  2. The producer can appeal to the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT).

  3. The producer can appeal to the Supreme Court of India.

  4. There is no formal appeals process.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

If a producer disagrees with the CBFC's decision on film certification, they can appeal to the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT).

Multiple choice

What was the name of the new constitution that was adopted by India in 1950?

  1. The Constitution of India

  2. The Indian Constitution

  3. The Republic of India Constitution

  4. The Bharat Constitution
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Explanation

The new constitution that was adopted by India in 1950 was called the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

When did India adopt its current constitution?

  1. 1947

  2. 1950

  3. 1955

  4. 1960
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India adopted its current constitution on January 26, 1950, which came into effect on the same day.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment act abolished the privy purses and privileges of the Indian princes?

  1. 24th Amendment

  2. 25th Amendment

  3. 26th Amendment

  4. 27th Amendment
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 26th Amendment to the Indian Constitution abolished the privy purses and privileges of the Indian princes.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment act introduced the concept of fundamental duties in the Indian Constitution?

  1. 42nd Amendment

  2. 43rd Amendment

  3. 44th Amendment

  4. 45th Amendment
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Explanation

The 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of fundamental duties.

Multiple choice

The Constitution of India, which came into effect on January 26, 1950, was drafted by which committee?

  1. Constituent Assembly of India

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. Muslim League

  4. British Parliament
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Explanation

The Constitution of India was drafted by the Constituent Assembly of India, a body elected by the members of the provincial assemblies in 1946.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian constitutional amendment that recognizes the importance of promoting and preserving the country's linguistic diversity?

  1. The Eighth Amendment

  2. The Twenty-first Amendment

  3. The Forty-second Amendment

  4. The Seventy-second Amendment
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Explanation

The Eighth Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1956, recognizes the importance of promoting and preserving the country's linguistic diversity.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution was amended by the Twelfth Amendment?

  1. Article 291

  2. Article 368

  3. Article 352

  4. Article 324
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Explanation

The Twelfth Amendment amended Article 291 of the Indian Constitution, which dealt with the privy purses and other privileges of the former rulers of princely states.

Multiple choice

When was the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution of India passed?

  1. 1963

  2. 1962

  3. 1961

  4. 1960
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Explanation

The Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution of India was passed in the year 1962.

Multiple choice

Who was the President of India at the time of the passage of the Twelfth Amendment?

  1. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  2. Rajendra Prasad

  3. Zakir Hussain

  4. V. V. Giri
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Explanation

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the President of India when the Twelfth Amendment was passed in 1962.

Multiple choice

What was the significance of the Twelfth Amendment in the context of Indian democracy?

  1. It strengthened the federal structure of the country

  2. It promoted social justice and equality

  3. It enhanced the powers of the central government

  4. It weakened the position of the judiciary
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Explanation

The Twelfth Amendment promoted social justice and equality by abolishing the special privileges enjoyed by the former rulers of princely states.

Multiple choice

Which other amendment to the Indian Constitution is closely related to the Twelfth Amendment?

  1. The Twenty-fourth Amendment

  2. The Twenty-sixth Amendment

  3. The Forty-second Amendment

  4. The Forty-fourth Amendment
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Explanation

The Twenty-fourth Amendment to the Indian Constitution, passed in 1971, further amended Article 291 and abolished all privy purses and privileges of the former rulers of princely states.

Multiple choice

Which other constitutional amendment in India dealt with the issue of privy purses?

  1. The Twenty-fourth Amendment

  2. The Twenty-sixth Amendment

  3. The Forty-second Amendment

  4. The Forty-fourth Amendment
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Explanation

The Twenty-fourth Amendment to the Indian Constitution, passed in 1971, further amended Article 291 and abolished all privy purses and privileges of the former rulers of princely states.