Amendments — Set 6
Indian Polity · संशोधन · Questions 51–60 of 80
Which amendment introduced Article 323A and 323B regarding Administrative Tribunals?
Correct Answer: B. 42nd Amendment
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added Part XIV-A consisting of Articles 323A and 323B. These articles deal with administrative tribunals and tribunals for other matters. It aimed to reduce the backlog of cases in High Courts.
The 15th Amendment Act increased the retirement age of High Court judges from 60 to?
Correct Answer: B. 62 years
The 15th Amendment Act of 1963 increased the retirement age of High Court judges from 60 to 62 years. It also provided for the appointment of retired judges to act as judges of the High Court. The retirement age of Supreme Court judges remains 65.
The 38th Amendment Act of 1975 made the declaration of Emergency by the President?
Correct Answer: C. Non-justiciable
The 38th Amendment Act made the declaration of Emergency by the President final and conclusive (non-justiciable). It barred judicial review of the proclamation. However, this provision was later deleted by the 44th Amendment Act.
The 65th Amendment Act created which of the following bodies?
Correct Answer: A. National Commission for SCs and STs
The 65th Amendment Act of 1990 established the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. It gave the body constitutional status under Article 338. It replaced the single Special Officer for SCs and STs.
Which amendment act authorized the government to fill backlog vacancies of reserved seats as a separate class of vacancies?
Correct Answer: B. 81st Amendment
The 81st Amendment Act of 2000 empowered the state to consider unfilled reserved vacancies as a separate class. This meant they would not be clubbed with the vacancies of the current year for the 50% ceiling. This facilitated the filling of backlog vacancies for SCs and STs.
The 39th Amendment Act placed the election of which of the following beyond judicial scrutiny?
Correct Answer: C. Prime Minister and Speaker
The 39th Amendment Act of 1975 placed the election of the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, and Speaker beyond judicial scrutiny. Disputes were to be decided by an authority determined by Parliament. This was later struck down by the Supreme Court.
Which amendment act substituted the word 'armed rebellion' for 'internal disturbance' in the context of National Emergency?
Correct Answer: A. 44th Amendment
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 substituted 'armed rebellion' for 'internal disturbance'. This restricted the scope of National Emergency under Article 352. It ensured that emergency could not be declared for mere internal unrest.
The 102nd Amendment Act inserted which Article to grant constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes?
Correct Answer: C. Article 338B
The 102nd Amendment inserted Article 338B, which deals with the structure and powers of the National Commission for Backward Classes. It also inserted Article 342A empowering the President to notify the list of SEBCs. This brought the NCBC on par with the NCSC and NCST.
Which amendment act provided for the reservation of seats for women in Municipalities?
Correct Answer: B. 74th Amendment
The 74th Amendment Act of 1992 provided for the reservation of seats for women in Municipalities. Not less than one-third of the total seats are reserved for women. This includes seats reserved for women belonging to SCs and STs.
Which part of the Constitution was added by the 42nd Amendment Act dealing with Fundamental Duties?
Correct Answer: D. Part IV-A
The 42nd Amendment added Part IV-A to the Constitution. This part contains only one Article, 51A. It lists the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens.