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.

Major amendment actsFundamental rights amendmentsConstitution adoptionPreamble amendmentsNew article insertions

Constitutional Amendments Questions

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment made education a fundamental right in India?

  1. 86th Amendment

  2. 93rd Amendment

  3. 100th Amendment

  4. 102nd Amendment
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 86th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2002, made education a fundamental right for children between the ages of 6 and 14.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment abolished untouchability and prohibited its practice in India?

  1. The 1st Amendment

  2. The 10th Amendment

  3. The 15th Amendment

  4. The 20th Amendment
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 15th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1955, abolished untouchability and prohibited its practice in any form. It declared untouchability as an offense punishable by law and aimed to promote equality and social justice for all citizens.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in educational institutions and government jobs?

  1. 1st Amendment

  2. 7th Amendment

  3. 15th Amendment

  4. 27th Amendment
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 15th Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in educational institutions and government jobs.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of reservation of seats for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in educational institutions and government jobs?

  1. 73rd Amendment

  2. 77th Amendment

  3. 85th Amendment

  4. 93rd Amendment
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 85th Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of reservation of seats for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in educational institutions and government jobs.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 73rd Amendment

  2. 77th Amendment

  3. 85th Amendment

  4. 93rd Amendment
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Explanation

The 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of reservation of seats for women in Panchayats and Municipalities.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of reservation of seats for persons with disabilities in educational institutions and government jobs?

  1. 86th Amendment

  2. 88th Amendment

  3. 90th Amendment

  4. 92nd Amendment
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Explanation

The 86th Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of reservation of seats for persons with disabilities in educational institutions and government jobs.

Multiple choice

What is the constitutional amendment that introduced the Panchayati Raj System in India?

  1. 73rd Amendment

  2. 74th Amendment

  3. 86th Amendment

  4. 91st Amendment
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Explanation

The 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India, passed in 1992, introduced the Panchayati Raj System in India.

Multiple choice

Which committee was appointed by the Government of India in 1999 to recommend electoral reforms?

  1. Law Commission of India

  2. Election Commission of India

  3. National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The Law Commission of India was appointed by the Government of India in 1999 to recommend electoral reforms.

Multiple choice

Which amendment introduced the concept of "Negative List" in Service Tax?

  1. Finance Act, 1994

  2. Finance Act, 1997

  3. Finance Act, 2003

  4. Finance Act, 2012
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Finance Act, 1997 introduced the concept of "Negative List" in Service Tax, which means that all services except those specifically mentioned in the list are taxable.

Multiple choice

Which amendment introduced the concept of "Input Tax Credit" in Service Tax?

  1. Finance Act, 1994

  2. Finance Act, 1997

  3. Finance Act, 2003

  4. Finance Act, 2012
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Finance Act, 2003 introduced the concept of "Input Tax Credit" in Service Tax, which means that the taxpayer can claim a credit of the tax paid on inputs and capital goods used in the provision of services.

Multiple choice

Which amendment introduced the concept of "Service Tax Return"?

  1. Finance Act, 1994

  2. Finance Act, 1997

  3. Finance Act, 2003

  4. Finance Act, 2012
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Explanation

The Finance Act, 1994 introduced the concept of "Service Tax Return", which means that the taxpayer is required to file a return of the tax paid on a regular basis.

Multiple choice

Which amendment introduced the concept of "Service Tax Audit"?

  1. Finance Act, 1994

  2. Finance Act, 1997

  3. Finance Act, 2003

  4. Finance Act, 2012
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Finance Act, 2003 introduced the concept of "Service Tax Audit", which means that the taxpayer is required to get their accounts audited by a Chartered Accountant on a regular basis.

Multiple choice

Which amendment introduced the concept of "Service Tax Interest"?

  1. Finance Act, 1994

  2. Finance Act, 1997

  3. Finance Act, 2003

  4. Finance Act, 2012
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Explanation

The Finance Act, 1994 introduced the concept of "Service Tax Interest", which means that the taxpayer is liable to pay interest on the tax due in case of delay in payment.

Multiple choice

Which amendment introduced the concept of "Service Tax Appellate Tribunal"?

  1. Finance Act, 1994

  2. Finance Act, 1997

  3. Finance Act, 2003

  4. Finance Act, 2012
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Finance Act, 2003 introduced the concept of "Service Tax Appellate Tribunal", which is a quasi-judicial body that hears appeals against the orders of the Commissioner of Service Tax.

Multiple choice

Which amendment introduced the concept of "Service Tax Settlement Commission"?

  1. Finance Act, 1994

  2. Finance Act, 1997

  3. Finance Act, 2003

  4. Finance Act, 2012
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Finance Act, 2012 introduced the concept of "Service Tax Settlement Commission", which is a body that provides a forum for the settlement of disputes between the taxpayer and the tax authorities.