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
Which amendment introduced the concept of Right to Food Security in the Indian Constitution?
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127th Amendment
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128th Amendment
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129th Amendment
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130th Amendment
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Explanation
The 127th Amendment, enacted in 2019, introduced the concept of Right to Food Security in the Indian Constitution.
Which amendment introduced the concept of Right to Health in the Indian Constitution?
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136th Amendment
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137th Amendment
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138th Amendment
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139th Amendment
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The 136th Amendment, enacted in 2021, introduced the concept of Right to Health in the Indian Constitution.
Which constitutional amendment in India recognizes the rights of tribal communities?
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5th Amendment
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10th Amendment
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25th Amendment
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30th Amendment
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The 5th Amendment to the Indian Constitution includes provisions for the protection of the rights of tribal communities, including the right to self-governance and the preservation of their culture and traditions.
What is the process of amending the Indian Constitution known as?
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Constitutional amendment
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Legislative amendment
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Executive amendment
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Judicial amendment
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The process of amending the Indian Constitution is known as constitutional amendment.
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment of the Constitution?
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Article 368
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Article 370
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Article 371
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Article 372
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Article 368 of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment of the Constitution.
Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?
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73rd Amendment
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86th Amendment
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91st Amendment
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103rd Amendment
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The 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1992, introduced the concept of Panchayati Raj Institutions, which are local self-governing bodies at the village and district levels.
Which constitutional amendment introduced the Panchayati Raj system in India?
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73rd Amendment
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86th Amendment
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42nd Amendment
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52nd Amendment
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The 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1992, introduced the Panchayati Raj system, establishing a three-tier structure of local self-government in rural areas.
Which constitutional amendment in India introduced the concept of reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in electoral constituencies?
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The 73rd Amendment
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The 74th Amendment
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The 84th Amendment
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The 85th Amendment
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Explanation
The 85th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2001, introduced the concept of reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in electoral constituencies.
Which constitutional amendment in India introduced the concept of delimitation of electoral constituencies based on population?
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The 42nd Amendment
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The 44th Amendment
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The 73rd Amendment
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The 84th Amendment
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The 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1976, introduced the concept of delimitation of electoral constituencies based on population, replacing the previous system based on geographical area.
When did the Republic of India come into being, adopting a democratic constitution?
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18th century CE
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19th century CE
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20th century CE
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21st century CE
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The Republic of India was established in the 20th century CE, adopting a democratic constitution that laid the foundation for modern India.
What are the recent amendments made to the Indian Penal Code?
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Amendment of Section 377
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Amendment of Section 498A
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Amendment of Section 354
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All of the above
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Explanation
The recent amendments made to the Indian Penal Code include the amendment of Section 377, amendment of Section 498A, amendment of Section 354, and other amendments.
Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of Panchayati Raj in India?
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73rd Amendment
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42nd Amendment
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64th Amendment
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52nd Amendment
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The 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1992, introduced the concept of Panchayati Raj, a system of local self-government in rural areas.
Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of Nagarpalika in India?
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74th Amendment
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69th Amendment
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59th Amendment
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49th Amendment
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The 74th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1992, introduced the concept of Nagarpalika, a system of local self-government in urban areas.
Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of Metropolitan Planning Committees (MPCs) in India?
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75th Amendment
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65th Amendment
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55th Amendment
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45th Amendment
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The 75th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1992, introduced the concept of Metropolitan Planning Committees (MPCs), which are responsible for coordinating the development of metropolitan areas.
Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of District Planning Committees (DPCs) in India?
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76th Amendment
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66th Amendment
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56th Amendment
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46th Amendment
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The 76th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1992, introduced the concept of District Planning Committees (DPCs), which are responsible for preparing district development plans.