Amendments — Set 8
Indian Polity · संशोधन · Questions 71–80 of 80
Which amendment gave constitutional status to Municipalities?
Correct Answer: B. 74th Amendment
The 74th Amendment Act of 1992 gave constitutional status to Municipalities. It established a three-tier structure for urban local bodies. It added the Twelfth Schedule to the Constitution.
The 103rd Amendment Act provides reservation for which category?
Correct Answer: A. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
The 103rd Amendment Act provides 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). This applies to the General Category poor. It amended Articles 15 and 16.
The power of Parliament to amend the Constitution is given in which Article?
Correct Answer: B. Article 368
Article 368 grants Parliament the power to amend the Constitution. It outlines the procedure requiring special majorities. It is the only article in Part XX of the Constitution.
Which amendment act incorporated Sikkim as a full state of India?
Correct Answer: A. 36th Amendment
The 36th Amendment Act of 1975 made Sikkim a full state. It abolished the institution of the Chogyal. Sikkim became the 22nd state of India.
The National Commission for Backward Classes was given constitutional status by which amendment?
Correct Answer: B. 102nd Amendment
The 102nd Amendment Act gave constitutional status to the NCBC. It inserted Article 338B. This empowers the commission to safeguard the interests of socially and educationally backward classes.
The 99th Amendment Act, which was struck down by the Supreme Court, was related to?
Correct Answer: D. National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)
The 99th Amendment Act established the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC). It aimed to replace the collegium system. The Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional and void.
Which amendment extended the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in Lok Sabha till 2030?
Correct Answer: C. 104th Amendment
The 104th Amendment Act extended SC/ST reservation in legislatures for another 10 years (till 2030). It also discontinued the reservation for Anglo-Indians. This amendment came into force in January 2020.
The 52nd Amendment Act is most commonly associated with?
Correct Answer: A. Anti-Defection Law
The 52nd Amendment is associated with the Anti-Defection Law. It added the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution. It aims to stabilize politics by punishing defections.
Which amendment is known as the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam'?
Correct Answer: A. 106th Amendment
The 106th Amendment Act is known as the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam'. It reserves one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. It was passed in September 2023.
The 42nd Amendment Act is also known as?
Correct Answer: C. Mini Constitution
The correct answer is Mini Constitution. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 is called the 'Mini Constitution' due to the large number of changes it made. It added 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble, added Fundamental Duties, and transferred several subjects from State to Concurrent List. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.