Amendments — Set 1
Indian Polity · संशोधन · Questions 1–10 of 80
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the procedure for the amendment of the Constitution?
Correct Answer: B. Article 368
Article 368 in Part XX of the Constitution deals with the powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure. It lays down two types of amendments, while some other articles provide for amendment by a simple majority. This article ensures the Constitution can adapt to changing needs.
The First Amendment Act of 1951 added which Schedule to the Constitution of India?
Correct Answer: A. Ninth Schedule
The First Amendment Act of 1951 added the Ninth Schedule to protect land reform laws from judicial review. It was enacted to overcome difficulties in the implementation of agrarian reforms. This schedule originally contained 13 laws.
Which Constitutional Amendment Act reorganized the Indian states on a linguistic basis in 1956?
Correct Answer: D. 7th Amendment
The 7th Amendment Act of 1956 implemented the scheme of state reorganization. It abolished the classification of states into Part A, B, C, and D and created 14 states and 6 union territories. It also allowed the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more states.
Which amendment is popularly known as the 'Mini-Constitution' of India?
Correct Answer: A. 42nd Amendment
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 is often called the 'Mini-Constitution' due to its comprehensive changes. It was enacted during the Internal Emergency by the Indira Gandhi government. It added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble.
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 removed which right from the list of Fundamental Rights?
Correct Answer: D. Right to Property
The 44th Amendment Act removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights. It made the Right to Property a legal right under Article 300-A in Part XII. This was done to prevent legal challenges to land acquisition by the state.
Which amendment added the Tenth Schedule regarding the 'Anti-Defection Law'?
Correct Answer: A. 52nd Amendment
The 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution. It provided for the disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the ground of defection. It is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Law.
The voting age was reduced from 21 years to 18 years by which Constitutional Amendment?
Correct Answer: A. 61st Amendment
The 61st Amendment Act of 1988 reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years for Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. This change came into force in 1989. It aimed to encourage youth participation in the democratic process.
Which amendment accorded Constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions?
Correct Answer: D. 73rd Amendment
The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions. It added Part IX and the Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution. This act institutionalized the three-tier system of local governance.
The 86th Amendment Act of 2002 inserted which Article to provide the Right to Education?
Correct Answer: D. Article 21A
The 86th Amendment Act inserted Article 21A to make education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6 to 14 years. It also changed the subject matter of Article 45 in Directive Principles. Additionally, it added a new fundamental duty under Article 51A.
Which amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
Correct Answer: B. 101st Amendment
The 101st Amendment Act of 2016 paved the way for the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). It conferred concurrent taxing powers upon the Parliament and the State Legislatures. This amendment aimed to create a unified national market.