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

What was the impact of the Twelfth Amendment on the relationship between the central government and the states?

  1. It strengthened the powers of the central government

  2. It weakened the powers of the central government

  3. It had no impact on the relationship between the central government and the states

  4. It is not clear from the amendment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Twelfth Amendment did not directly impact the relationship between the central government and the states.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment act introduced the right to vote for citizens of India?

  1. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

  2. 61st Amendment Act, 1989

  3. 73rd Amendment Act, 1992

  4. 86th Amendment Act, 2002
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 61st Amendment Act, 1989, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years, granting the right to vote to all citizens of India who are 18 years of age or older.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment act provided for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies?

  1. 8th Amendment Act, 1959

  2. 23rd Amendment Act, 1969

  3. 45th Amendment Act, 1984

  4. 65th Amendment Act, 1990
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 23rd Amendment Act, 1969, amended Article 330 and 332 of the Constitution to provide for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment act introduced the concept of 'NOTA' (None of the Above) in electronic voting machines?

  1. 49th Amendment Act, 1984

  2. 56th Amendment Act, 1988

  3. 73rd Amendment Act, 1992

  4. 91st Amendment Act, 2003
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The 91st Amendment Act, 2003, amended the Representation of the People Act, 1951, to introduce the concept of 'NOTA' (None of the Above) in electronic voting machines, allowing voters to express their disapproval of all candidates in a constituency.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment act introduced the concept of 'anti-defection' law in India?

  1. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

  2. 52nd Amendment Act, 1985

  3. 61st Amendment Act, 1989

  4. 73rd Amendment Act, 1992
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 52nd Amendment Act, 1985, introduced the concept of 'anti-defection' law in India by amending the Constitution to provide for the disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures who defect from their political parties.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment act introduced the provision for the election of the President and Vice President of India through an electoral college?

  1. 11th Amendment Act, 1961

  2. 38th Amendment Act, 1975

  3. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

  4. 61st Amendment Act, 1989
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 11th Amendment Act, 1961, amended Article 54 and 66 of the Constitution to introduce the provision for the election of the President and Vice President of India through an electoral college consisting of elected members of Parliament and State Legislatures.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment act introduced the provision for the election of members of the Rajya Sabha by proportional representation through the single transferable vote system?

  1. 24th Amendment Act, 1971

  2. 38th Amendment Act, 1975

  3. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

  4. 61st Amendment Act, 1989
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 24th Amendment Act, 1971, amended Article 80 of the Constitution to introduce the provision for the election of members of the Rajya Sabha by proportional representation through the single transferable vote system.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment act introduced the provision for the reservation of seats for women in Panchayats and Municipalities?

  1. 73rd Amendment Act, 1992

  2. 74th Amendment Act, 1992

  3. 86th Amendment Act, 2002

  4. 91st Amendment Act, 2003
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, amended the Constitution to introduce the provision for the reservation of seats for women in Panchayats and Municipalities, ensuring their participation in local governance.

Multiple choice

The Constitution of India, which serves as the supreme law of the land, came into effect on which date?

  1. January 26, 1950

  2. January 27, 1950

  3. January 28, 1950

  4. January 29, 1950
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950, establishing India as a sovereign, democratic republic.

Multiple choice

When was the Second Amendment to the Constitution of India enacted?

  1. 1951

  2. 1952

  3. 1953

  4. 1954
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Second Amendment to the Constitution of India was enacted on May 2, 1952.

Multiple choice

Which law minister of India was responsible for drafting the Second Amendment?

  1. B.R. Ambedkar

  2. K.M. Munshi

  3. C. Rajagopalachari

  4. Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

B.R. Ambedkar was the law minister of India when the Second Amendment was drafted.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Constitution was amended by the Second Amendment to abolish the zamindari system?

  1. Article 31

  2. Article 31A

  3. Article 31B

  4. Article 31C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 31 was amended by the Second Amendment to abolish the zamindari system.

Multiple choice

What was the impact of the Second Amendment on the Indian Constitution?

  1. It strengthened the federal structure of the Constitution

  2. It introduced adult franchise

  3. It abolished the zamindari system

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

The Second Amendment had a significant impact on the Indian Constitution by strengthening the federal structure, introducing adult franchise, and abolishing the zamindari system.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment extended the reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies?

  1. Amendment 7

  2. Amendment 8

  3. Amendment 9

  4. Amendment 10
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 9th Amendment to the Constitution of India, enacted in 1951, extended the reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Indian constitution that was adopted in 1950?

  1. The Constitution of India

  2. The Indian Constitution

  3. The Constitution of the Republic of India

  4. The Indian Republic Constitution
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The name of the Indian constitution that was adopted in 1950 is The Constitution of India.