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.

Major amendment actsFundamental rights amendmentsConstitution adoptionPreamble amendmentsNew article insertions

Constitutional Amendments Questions

Multiple choice

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

  1. 1954

  2. 1955

  3. 1956

  4. 1957
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of India was enacted in 1955.

Multiple choice

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

  1. To abolish the zamindari system

  2. To introduce adult franchise

  3. To establish a socialist state

  4. To amend the Preamble of the Constitution
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Third Amendment to the Constitution of India, enacted in 1954, aimed to abolish the zamindari system, which was a system of land tenure prevalent in India during the British colonial rule.

Multiple choice

What was the significance of the Third Amendment in the context of land reforms in India?

  1. It paved the way for the abolition of intermediaries in land ownership

  2. It introduced a ceiling on landholdings

  3. It provided for the distribution of surplus land among landless farmers

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Third Amendment had a significant impact on land reforms in India. It abolished intermediaries in land ownership, introduced a ceiling on landholdings, and provided for the distribution of surplus land among landless farmers.

Multiple choice

Which provision of the Third Amendment was challenged in the Supreme Court in the case of Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan?

  1. The abolition of zamindari system

  2. The imposition of ceiling on landholdings

  3. The distribution of surplus land among landless farmers

  4. The amendment to Article 31
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The amendment to Article 31, which dealt with the acquisition of property, was challenged in the Supreme Court in the case of Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

Which provision of the Third Amendment was added to the Constitution to protect the rights of zamindars?

  1. Article 31A

  2. Article 31B

  3. Article 31C

  4. Article 31D
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Explanation

Article 31A was added to the Constitution by the Third Amendment to protect the rights of zamindars. It provided for the payment of compensation to zamindars whose lands were acquired by the government.

Multiple choice

What was the impact of the Third Amendment on the zamindari system in India?

  1. It led to the abolition of the zamindari system

  2. It strengthened the zamindari system

  3. It had no impact on the zamindari system

  4. It led to the introduction of a new land tenure system
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Third Amendment to the Constitution of India led to the abolition of the zamindari system, which was a major step towards land reforms in India.

Multiple choice

Which provision of the Third Amendment was added to the Constitution to ensure that the zamindari abolition laws were not challenged in courts?

  1. Article 31B

  2. Article 31C

  3. Article 31D

  4. Article 31E
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Explanation

Article 31B was added to the Constitution by the Third Amendment to ensure that the zamindari abolition laws were not challenged in courts. It provided that no law providing for the acquisition of zamindari estates would be deemed to be void on the ground that it violated the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution.

Multiple choice

Which provision of the Third Amendment was added to the Constitution to ensure that the zamindari abolition laws were implemented in a fair and equitable manner?

  1. Article 31C

  2. Article 31D

  3. Article 31E

  4. Article 31F
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Explanation

Article 31C was added to the Constitution by the Third Amendment to ensure that the zamindari abolition laws were implemented in a fair and equitable manner. It provided for the appointment of a Land Reforms Commission to oversee the implementation of these laws.

Multiple choice

Which provision of the Third Amendment was added to the Constitution to ensure that the zamindari abolition laws were not discriminatory?

  1. Article 31D

  2. Article 31E

  3. Article 31F

  4. Article 31G
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Explanation

Article 31D was added to the Constitution by the Third Amendment to ensure that the zamindari abolition laws were not discriminatory. It provided that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.

Multiple choice

What was the impact of the Third Amendment on the zamindari system in the princely states?

  1. It led to the abolition of the zamindari system in the princely states

  2. It strengthened the zamindari system in the princely states

  3. It had no impact on the zamindari system in the princely states

  4. It led to the introduction of a new land tenure system in the princely states
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Third Amendment to the Constitution of India led to the abolition of the zamindari system in the princely states, which was a major step towards land reforms in India.

Multiple choice

Which provision of the Third Amendment was added to the Constitution to ensure that the zamindari abolition laws were implemented in a timely manner?

  1. Article 31E

  2. Article 31F

  3. Article 31G

  4. Article 31H
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Explanation

Article 31E was added to the Constitution by the Third Amendment to ensure that the zamindari abolition laws were implemented in a timely manner. It provided that all laws providing for the acquisition of zamindari estates shall be deemed to have been enacted on and from the commencement of the Constitution.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment in India guarantees the right to vote to all citizens?

  1. 42nd Amendment

  2. 61st Amendment

  3. 73rd Amendment

  4. 86th Amendment
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 61st Amendment to the Indian Constitution, passed in 1989, guarantees the right to vote to all citizens aged 18 years and above.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment of the Constitution?

  1. Article 368

  2. Article 369

  3. Article 370

  4. Article 371
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Explanation

Article 368 of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment of the Constitution through a special procedure.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of Panchayati Raj?

  1. The 73rd Amendment

  2. The 74th Amendment

  3. The 75th Amendment

  4. The 76th Amendment
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Explanation

The 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of Panchayati Raj, which established a three-tier system of local self-government in rural areas.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of Nagarpalika?

  1. The 73rd Amendment

  2. The 74th Amendment

  3. The 75th Amendment

  4. The 76th Amendment
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 74th Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of Nagarpalika, which established a system of urban local self-government in India.