Amendments — Set 7
Indian Polity · संशोधन · Questions 61–70 of 80
The words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added to the Preamble by which amendment?
Correct Answer: B. 42nd Amendment
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble. It also added the word 'Integrity'. This is the only time the Preamble has been amended.
Which amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?
Correct Answer: A. 44th Amendment
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 deleted the Right to Property as a Fundamental Right. It repealed Article 19(1)(f) and Article 31. The Right to Property is now a legal right.
The Tenth Schedule, popularly known as the Anti-Defection Law, was added by which amendment?
Correct Answer: B. 52nd Amendment
The 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 added the Tenth Schedule. It was enacted to prevent political defections. It disqualifies legislators who voluntarily give up party membership or vote against the party whip.
Which amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
Correct Answer: B. 61st Amendment
The 61st Amendment Act of 1988 reduced the voting age to 18. This amendment amended Article 326. It aimed to empower the youth of the nation.
Which amendment act gave Constitutional status to Panchayats?
Correct Answer: D. 73rd Amendment
The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 gave constitutional status to Panchayats. It mandates the organization of village panchayats. It added the Eleventh Schedule with 29 functional items.
The First Amendment Act of 1951 was primarily enacted to protect?
Correct Answer: C. Land Reform Laws
The First Amendment was primarily enacted to protect land reform laws from judicial challenge. It added the Ninth Schedule. Laws placed in this schedule were originally immune from judicial review.
Which amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
Correct Answer: B. 101st Amendment
The 101st Amendment Act introduced GST in India. It replaced multiple indirect taxes levied by the Centre and States. It came into effect on July 1, 2017.
The 86th Amendment Act dealt with which fundamental right?
Correct Answer: D. Right to Education
The 86th Amendment Act dealt with the Right to Education. It inserted Article 21A, making education free and compulsory for children aged 6-14. It was a landmark step for literacy in India.
Which amendment is related to the Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh?
Correct Answer: D. 100th Amendment
The 100th Amendment Act relates to the Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh. It enabled the exchange of certain enclaves. It resolved long-standing border issues between the two nations.
The 91st Amendment Act restricted the total number of Ministers to what percentage of the Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer: D. 15%
The 91st Amendment Act restricted the Council of Ministers to 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. This limit includes the Prime Minister. The same 15% rule applies to State Assemblies.