Major Amendments — Set 8
Constitution Special · प्रमुख संशोधन · Questions 71–80 of 200
The 21st Amendment (1967) added which language to the Eighth Schedule?
Correct Answer: B. Sindhi
The 21st Amendment of 1967 added Sindhi as the 15th language to the Eighth Schedule, recognising the language of millions including Partition refugees from Sindh (now Pakistan). Currently the Eighth Schedule has 22 languages. The power to amend the Constitution is a special power that cannot be used to destroy its basic structure.
Article 323A providing for Administrative Tribunals was inserted by which amendment?
Correct Answer: B. 42nd Amendment
The 42nd Amendment of 1976 inserted Article 323A empowering Parliament to establish Administrative Tribunals for recruitment and service disputes of public servants. Under this, the Administrative Tribunals Act 1985 established the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) and State Administrative Tribunals. The power to amend the Constitution is a special power that cannot be used to destroy its basic structure.
The 13th Amendment (1962) created which State with special provisions under Article 371A?
Correct Answer: A. Nagaland
The 13th Amendment of 1962 created Nagaland as the 16th State by inserting Article 371A. Article 371A gives special provisions: Acts of Parliament on Naga customary law and land ownership shall not apply to Nagaland unless the State Legislature so resolves. This was part of the agreement to end Naga insurgency.
Which amendment gave the 69th Amendment to National Capital Territory of Delhi a Legislative Assembly?
Correct Answer: B. 69th Amendment
The 69th Amendment of 1991 gave Delhi special status as the National Capital Territory (NCT) by inserting Articles 239AA and 239AB. NCT Delhi got a Legislative Assembly and Council of Ministers. Delhi has a unique constitutional status — neither a full state nor a regular Union Territory.
The 58th Amendment (1987) provided for an authoritative text of the Constitution in which language?
Correct Answer: A. Hindi
The 58th Amendment of 1987 inserted Article 394A, directing the President to publish an authoritative text of the Constitution in Hindi. While Hindi has this special status, the original English text remains authoritative for legal purposes. The power to amend the Constitution is a special power that cannot be used to destroy its basic structure.
The 99th Amendment (2014) establishing NJAC was struck down because it violated?
Correct Answer: B. The Basic Structure — independence of judiciary
The 99th Amendment of 2014 established NJAC to replace the collegium system. The Supreme Court in the Fourth Judges Case (2015) struck it down 4:1 as unconstitutional, holding it violated the Basic Structure by compromising judicial independence, which is a part of the Basic Structure. The power to amend the Constitution is a special power that cannot be used to destroy its basic structure.
The 100th Amendment (2015) was related to?
Correct Answer: A. Exchange of territories between India and Bangladesh
The 100th Amendment of 2015 gave effect to the Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) between India and Bangladesh. India transferred 111 Indian enclaves to Bangladesh, and Bangladesh transferred 51 Bangladeshi enclaves to India, settling long-standing border issues. The power to amend the Constitution is a special power that cannot be used to destroy its basic structure.
Which amendment gave constitutional backing to OBC reservations in educational institutions (Article 15(5))?
Correct Answer: B. 93rd Amendment
The 93rd Amendment of 2005 inserted Article 15(5) enabling special provisions for admission of socially and educationally backward classes including in private unaided institutions. The Supreme Court upheld it in the Ashoka Kumar Thakur case (2008). The power to amend the Constitution is a special power that cannot be used to destroy its basic structure.
The 102nd Amendment (2018) gave constitutional status to?
Correct Answer: B. National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)
The 102nd Amendment of 2018 gave constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) by inserting Articles 338B and 342A. Article 338B establishes the NCBC; Article 342A gives the President power to specify socially and educationally backward classes. The power to amend the Constitution is a special power that cannot be used to destroy its basic structure.
Under Seventh Schedule, the Concurrent List subjects can be legislated by?
Correct Answer: C. Both Parliament and State Legislatures, with Central law prevailing in conflict
The Concurrent List (List III) has subjects where both Parliament and State Legislatures can legislate. In case of conflict, the Central law prevails (Article 254). A State law can override a Central law only with Presidential assent. The Concurrent List has 52 subjects including criminal law, marriage, and education.