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

What was the impact of the Fourth Amendment on the Zamindari system in Hyderabad State?

  1. It abolished the Zamindari system in Hyderabad State.

  2. It did not affect the Zamindari system in Hyderabad State.

  3. It modified the Zamindari system in Hyderabad State.

  4. It introduced the Zamindari system in Hyderabad State.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Fourth Amendment abolished the Zamindari system in Hyderabad State, along with other parts of India.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of cooperative federalism in India?

  1. 42nd Amendment

  2. 73rd Amendment

  3. 86th Amendment

  4. 91st Amendment
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Explanation

The 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of cooperative federalism, emphasizing the need for collaboration between the center and states.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of Nagarpalika (municipalities) in India?

  1. 73rd Amendment

  2. 74th Amendment

  3. 86th Amendment

  4. 91st Amendment
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Explanation

The 74th Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of Nagarpalika (municipalities), providing a framework for urban local self-governance.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?

  1. 101st Amendment

  2. 102nd Amendment

  3. 103rd Amendment

  4. 104th Amendment
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Explanation

The 101st Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of Goods and Services Tax (GST), replacing multiple indirect taxes with a single unified tax system.