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

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of Panchayati Raj in India?

  1. 73rd Amendment

  2. 74th Amendment

  3. 86th Amendment

  4. 93rd Amendment
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Explanation

The 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1992, introduced the concept of Panchayati Raj and provided a constitutional framework for the establishment of PRIs.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment introduced Panchayati Raj in India?

  1. 73rd Amendment

  2. 74th Amendment

  3. 86th Amendment

  4. 97th Amendment
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The 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, passed in 1992, introduced Panchayati Raj in India.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment introduced the office of the Vice President of India?

  1. 1st Amendment

  2. 7th Amendment

  3. 12th Amendment

  4. 24th Amendment
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Explanation

The 12th Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the office of the Vice President of India.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment introduced the provision for a Joint Sitting of both houses of Parliament to resolve deadlocks?

  1. 42nd Amendment

  2. 44th Amendment

  3. 73rd Amendment

  4. 86th Amendment
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Explanation

The 44th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1978, introduced the provision for a Joint Sitting of both houses of Parliament to resolve deadlocks.

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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Explanation

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

What are some of the landmark judgments related to the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005?

  1. Prakash v. Phulavati (2010).

  2. Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma (2018).

  3. Danamma v. Amar (2018).

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

Some of the landmark judgments related to the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 include Prakash v. Phulavati (2010), Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma (2018), and Danamma v. Amar (2018). These judgments have played a crucial role in interpreting and enforcing the provisions of the Act, and have contributed to the advancement of gender equality in inheritance matters.

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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