Amendments — Set 4
Indian Polity · संशोधन · Questions 31–40 of 80
Which amendment provided for the appointment of a National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)?
Correct Answer: C. 99th Amendment
The 99th Amendment Act of 2014 established the NJAC to replace the collegium system of appointing judges. However, the Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional in 2015. The court held that it violated the independence of the judiciary.
The 25th Amendment Act of 1971 curtailed the fundamental right to?
Correct Answer: C. Property
The 25th Amendment Act curtailed the Fundamental Right to Property. It provided that any law passed to implement Directive Principles under Article 39(b) or (c) cannot be challenged for violating rights under Articles 14, 19, or 31. It asserted the primacy of certain directive principles.
Which amendment act incorporated Puducherry into the Indian Union?
Correct Answer: C. 14th Amendment
The 14th Amendment Act of 1962 incorporated Puducherry into the Indian Union. It also provided for the creation of legislatures for Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Goa, Daman and Diu, and Puducherry. Puducherry was a former French colony.
The 58th Amendment Act of 1987 provided for an authoritative text of the Constitution in which language?
Correct Answer: A. Hindi
The 58th Amendment Act provided for an authoritative text of the Constitution in the Hindi language. It inserted Article 394A into the Constitution. This ensured that the Hindi translation has the same legal validity as the English text.
The 13th Amendment Act of 1962 gave the status of a state to?
Correct Answer: C. Nagaland
The 13th Amendment Act conferred statehood on Nagaland. It made special provisions for the administration of the state under Article 371A. This followed an agreement between the Government of India and Naga leaders.
Which amendment act abolished the privy purses and privileges of the former rulers of princely states?
Correct Answer: B. 26th Amendment
The 26th Amendment Act of 1971 abolished the privy purses and privileges of former rulers. It deleted Articles 291 and 362 of the Constitution. The government argued that these privileges were incompatible with an egalitarian social order.
The 96th Amendment Act of 2011 substituted the word 'Oriya' with?
Correct Answer: B. Odia
The 96th Amendment Act substituted 'Odia' for 'Oriya' in the Eighth Schedule. Consequently, the language of Orissa is now officially known as Odia. This change addressed the long-standing demand of the people of the state.
What kind of majority is required for the ratification of amendments by State Legislatures under Article 368?
Correct Answer: A. Simple Majority
When state ratification is required, the State Legislatures must pass the resolution by a Simple Majority. This means a majority of the members present and voting. Half of the states must ratify such an amendment.
Which amendment act provided for the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in private unaided educational institutions?
Correct Answer: B. 93rd Amendment
The 93rd Amendment Act of 2005 empowered the state to make special provisions for SCs, STs, and OBCs in admission to educational institutions. This includes private unaided institutions, but excludes minority educational institutions. It added clause (5) to Article 15.
The 31st Amendment Act of 1973 increased the number of elective seats in the Lok Sabha from 525 to?
Correct Answer: C. 545
The 31st Amendment Act increased the strength of the Lok Sabha from 525 to 545. This was done due to the increase in India's population as revealed by the 1971 census. It also reduced the representation of Union Territories.