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 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 refers to the

  1. generation of gainful employment for the unemployed and the under employed men and women in rural areas

  2. generation of employment for the able bodied adults who are in need and desirous of work during the lean agricultural season

  3. laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj institutions in the country

  4. guarantee of right to life, liberty and security of person, equality before law and equal protection without discrimination
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C Correct answer
Explanation

73rd Amendment Act added Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution and Part IX, which provides for the Panchayati Raj System.

Multiple choice

In which article of the Indian Constitution has the amendment process been described?

  1. Article 355

  2. Article 370

  3. Article 368

  4. Article 395
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 368 of the Indian Constitution prescribes the procedure for constitutional amendments. It specifies that amendments can be initiated by Parliament and require special majorities in both Houses plus ratification by half the states for certain provisions. Article 355 deals with Centre's duty to protect states, Article 370 (now abrogated) gave special status to Jammu & Kashmir, and Article 395 repealed the Indian Independence Act.

Multiple choice

The Preamble of the constitution of India was based on 'Objectives Resolution', introduced in the constituent Assembly in its first session in December, 1946 and was adopted in January, 1947. Who among the following moved the 'Objective Resolution'?

  1. B.N.Rau

  2. B.R.Ambedkar

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Rajendra Prasad

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Objectives Resolution, which laid the foundation for the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, was indeed moved by Jawaharlal Nehru in the Constituent Assembly. It was introduced on December 13, 1946, and adopted on January 22, 1947. The resolution proclaimed India's commitment to democracy, justice, equality, and freedom, which later became the core values reflected in the Preamble. B.N. Roy was a constitutional advisor, B.R. Ambedkar was the Drafting Committee Chairman, and Rajendra Prasad was President of the Constituent Assembly.

Multiple choice

The Constitution of India was passed on

  1. November 26,1949

  2. January 26,1950

  3. January 26,1949

  4. November 26,1948
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution of India was adopted and passed by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949. It came into effect on January 26, 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day. November 26 is now observed as Constitution Day.

Multiple choice

By whom was the constitution of India adopted?

  1. Constituent assembly

  2. British parliament

  3. Governor general

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949. It came into effect on January 26, 1950. The British Parliament had passed the Indian Independence Act 1947, but did not adopt India's constitution.

Multiple choice

The word secular was added to the indian constitution in

  1. 1956

  2. 1966

  3. 1976

  4. 1986
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'secular' was added to the Indian Constitution in 1976 through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment during the Emergency period. The preamble originally declared India as a 'Sovereign Democratic Republic' and was amended to include 'Socialist,' 'Secular,' and 'Integrity.'

Multiple choice

The term of which of the following Lok Sabha was extended beyond the normal period of five years laid down in the constitution?

  1. 4th

  2. 5th

  3. 6th

  4. 7th

  5. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 5th Lok Sabha (1971-1977) term was extended from 5 years to nearly 6 years under Article 352 (Emergency Proclamation). During the Emergency period (1975-1977), parliamentary democracy was suspended, and elections were postponed. This remains the only instance of a Lok Sabha term extension beyond the constitutional limit.

Multiple choice

Nov. 26, 1949 is a significant day in the history of our constitution because

  1. India took a pledge of complete independence on this day

  2. the Constitution was adopted on this day

  3. India became a Republic on the day

  4. the first amendment of the Constitution was passed on this day
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B Correct answer
Explanation

November 26, 1949 is the day the Constituent Assembly adopted and enacted the Constitution of India. The Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950 (Republic Day). November 26 is now celebrated as Constitution Day.

Multiple choice

The majority of the provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended

  1. by the State Legislatures acting together

  2. by the Parliament alone

  3. with the major approval of the Parliament and State Legislatures

  4. only on ratification by half of the States
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

 The majority of the provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended only on ratification by half of the States

Multiple choice

Fundamental Duties were incorporated by means of the

  1. 42nd Amendment

  2. 24th Amendment

  3. 44th Amendment

  4. 61st Amendment
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Fundamental Duties were incorporated into the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 during the Emergency period. They were added as Part IV-A (Article 51A) based on the recommendations of the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee.

Multiple choice

The Indian constitution can be amended under article

  1. 312

  2. 368

  3. 390

  4. 249
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 368 of the Indian Constitution prescribes the procedure for constitutional amendments. It specifies that amendments require a special majority in Parliament and ratification by at least half of the state legislatures for certain provisions. The other articles deal with different matters.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Constitutional Amendments are related to raising the number of Members of Lok Sabha to be elected from the states?

  1. 6th and 22nd

  2. 13th and 38th

  3. 7th and 31st

  4. 11th and 42nd
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 7th Amendment Act, 1956 provides for composition of the House of the People and readjustment after every census. The 31st Amendment Act, 1973 provides for raising the upper limit for the representation of states in the Lok Sabha from 500 to 525 and reducing the upper limit for the representation of UTs from 25 to 20.