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

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

  1. 1963

  2. 1962

  3. 1961

  4. 1960
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution of India was passed in the year 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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B Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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

Did the Twelfth Amendment completely eliminate all privileges enjoyed by the former rulers of princely states?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. It is not clear from the amendment

  4. It varied from state to state
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Twelfth Amendment did not completely eliminate all privileges enjoyed by the former rulers of princely states. Some privileges, such as titles and honorifics, were retained.

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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A Correct answer
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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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B Correct answer
Explanation

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