Civics Polity

Constitutional Amendments

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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

The Concurrent List was added to the Indian Constitution through which Amendment?

  1. Seventh Amendment

  2. Ninth Amendment

  3. Forty-second Amendment

  4. Eighty-sixth Amendment
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The Concurrent List was added to the Indian Constitution through the Seventh Amendment.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 93rd Amendment Act

  2. 94th Amendment Act

  3. 95th Amendment Act

  4. 96th Amendment Act
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The 93rd Amendment Act introduced the provision for reservation of seats for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in educational institutions and government jobs.

Multiple choice

What are the recent amendments made to The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002?

  1. The Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Act, 2012.

  2. The Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Act, 2015.

  3. The Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Act, 2018.

  4. All of the above.
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The recent amendments made to The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 include the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Act, 2012, the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Act, 2015, and the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Act, 2018.

Multiple choice

The Indian Constitution, which came into effect on which date, is the supreme law of the country?

  1. January 26, 1950

  2. April 29, 1950

  3. August 15, 1947

  4. October 2, 1947
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The Indian Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950, establishing India as a sovereign, democratic republic and outlining the fundamental rights, duties, and governance structure of the nation.

Multiple choice

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

  1. The Constitution of India

  2. The Indian Independence Act

  3. The Government of India Act

  4. The Indian Councils Act
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The Constitution of India was adopted on January 26, 1950, and it is the supreme law of the country.

Multiple choice

When was the Constitution of India adopted?

  1. January 26, 1949

  2. August 15, 1947

  3. November 26, 1949

  4. January 26, 1950
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Explanation

The Constitution of India was adopted on January 26, 1950. It came into effect on January 26, 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day in India.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment abolished the practice of untouchability in India?

  1. First Amendment

  2. Second Amendment

  3. Third Amendment

  4. Fourth Amendment
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The First Amendment to the Indian Constitution abolished the practice of untouchability in India.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of Panchayats in India?

  1. 73rd Amendment

  2. 74th Amendment

  3. 75th Amendment

  4. 76th Amendment
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The 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of Panchayats in India, which are local self-government institutions at the village and intermediate levels.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first Constitution of India?

  1. The Government of India Act, 1935

  2. The Indian Independence Act, 1947

  3. The Constitution of India, 1950

  4. The Constitution of India, 1949
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The Constitution of India, 1950 was the first Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

What is the procedure for amending the Constitution of India?

  1. The amendment is passed by a simple majority vote in both Houses of Parliament

  2. The amendment is passed by a two-thirds majority vote in both Houses of Parliament

  3. The amendment is passed by a three-fourths majority vote in both Houses of Parliament

  4. The amendment is passed by a unanimous vote in both Houses of Parliament
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Explanation

An amendment to the Constitution of India is passed by a two-thirds majority vote in both Houses of Parliament.

Multiple choice

What was the main purpose of the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of India?

  1. To abolish the Zamindari system

  2. To introduce land reforms

  3. To provide for the formation of linguistic states

  4. To grant special status to Jammu and Kashmir
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The Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of India was enacted in 1961 to abolish the Zamindari system, which was a system of land tenure in which the Zamindars were the landlords and the peasants were their tenants.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 1956

  2. 1961

  3. 1964

  4. 1967
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The Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of India was enacted on April 14, 1961.

Multiple choice

What was the main provision of the Eleventh Amendment?

  1. It abolished the Zamindari system

  2. It introduced land reforms

  3. It provided for the formation of linguistic states

  4. It granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir
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The main provision of the Eleventh Amendment was to abolish the Zamindari system, which was a system of land tenure in which the Zamindars were the landlords and the peasants were their tenants.

Multiple choice

What was the impact of the Eleventh Amendment on the Zamindari system?

  1. It abolished the Zamindari system

  2. It reduced the power of the Zamindars

  3. It increased the power of the peasants

  4. It led to the formation of cooperative farming societies
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The Eleventh Amendment abolished the Zamindari system, which meant that the Zamindars were no longer the landlords and the peasants were no longer their tenants.

Multiple choice

What was the impact of the Eleventh Amendment on the overall development of India?

  1. It contributed to the overall development of India

  2. It hindered the overall development of India

  3. It had no impact on the overall development of India

  4. It led to a decline in the overall development of India
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The Eleventh Amendment contributed to the overall development of India because it abolished the Zamindari system, which was a feudal system that hindered the growth of agriculture and the rural economy. The amendment also gave the peasants ownership of the land they were cultivating, which motivated them to work harder and produce more crops, leading to an increase in agricultural productivity and a rise in the incomes of the peasants.