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done Amending Process and theBasic Structure of the Constitution Total Questions - 100

• question_answer1)
  So far as India's procedure of amendment is concerned, it is
  A)
  Purely rigid done clear
  B)
  Purely flexible done clear
  C)
  Neither rigid nor flexible done clear
  D)
  Combination of both rigidity and flexibility done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Amendment of the Constitution implies:

  1. Addition in the Constitution

  2. Deletion in the Constitution

  3. Correction in the Constitution

  4. Alteration in the Constitution

  A)
  1 and 3 only                  done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
  3 and 4 only                  done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer3)
  One of the following is an example of a flexible constitution
  A)
  American Constitution         done clear
  B)
  Swiss Constitution done clear
  C)
  British Constitution             done clear
  D)
  Australian Constitution done clear
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• question_answer4)
  As compared to the Indian Constitution, the US Constitution is
  A)
  A rigid Constitution done clear
  B)
  A flexible Constitution done clear
  C)
  Neither rigid Constitution nor flexible done clear
  D)
  Both rigid and flexible Constitution done clear
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• question_answer5)
  As per Article 368, where does the amending proposal originate?
  A)
  In the House of the People first done clear
  B)
  In the Council of the States first done clear
  C)
  In the state legislatures through a convened convention comprising a new legislative body done clear
  D)
  In any of the Houses of Parliament done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Consider the following statements in relation to the amending procedure in India and choose the correct code:

  1. No amending proposal can be introduced in the Parliament without the prior permission of the President of India.

  2. The President must give assent to the already passed amending bill before it becomes an Act.

  A)
  1 is true but 2 is false,            done clear
  B)
  2 is true but 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.            done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

  1. A flexible constitution can easily be amended.

  2. Article 11 authorises the Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship through a law passed by simple majority of the Parliament s vote.

  A)
  1 is true but 2 is false,            done clear
  B)
  2 is true but 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.    done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

  1. The states in India ratify the already passed amending proposals by the two Houses of Parliament, through a simple majority vote in their respective legislature.

  2. It is therefore safe to conclude that India?s amendment procedure is fairly flexible.

  A)
  1 is true but 2 is false,            done clear
  B)
  2 is true but 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.            done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

  1. The President has the power to withhold the amending bill.

  2. The President has the power to send back the amending bill to the originating House of the Parliament.

  A)
  1 is true but 2 is false,            done clear
  B)
  2 is true but 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.            done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Consider the following statements with regard to the Amendment process in India and choose the code giving the correct statements.

  1. There are multiple procedures of amendment.

  2. States are not empowered to initiate the amending proposals.

  3. People can propose amending proposals through referendum.

  4. Joint sitting of the Parliament can be convened to resolve amending deadlocks between the two Houses.

  A)
  Only 1   done clear
  B)
  1, 2, 3 done clear
  C)
  2, 3, 4               done clear
  D)
  Only 3 done clear
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• question_answer11)
   Which of the following amendments provides for 29% of the total proceeds of the Union budget to the states?
  A)
  80th      done clear
  B)
  81st done clear
  C)
  82nd                             done clear
  D)
  83rd done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Consider the following statements related to Article 368 of the Constitution and choose the code that identifies the correct statements.

  1. A Constitution Amendment Bill can be passed at a joint session of Parliament in case of deadlock between the two Houses.

  2. It is obligatory for the President of India to give his assent to a Constitutional Amendment Bill passed under Article 368.

  3. A proposal to amend the Constitution can be introduced in the House of the People, or Council of States.

  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 done clear
  C)
  2 and 3             done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer13)
  The provisions of the Indian Constitution relating to the formation of new states can be amended by
  A)
  Two-third majority of the members present and voting in each House of the Parliament provided they also constitute a majority of the total membership in each House done clear
  B)
  A Parliamentary resolution which should be ratified by a majority of State legislatures. done clear
  C)
  A simple majority in each Houses of Parliament. done clear
  D)
  A three-fourth majority in each House of Parliament. done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Which of the following statements regarding the 74th Amendment to the Constitution of India are correct?

  1. It provides for the insertion of a new Schedule to the Constitution.

  2. It restructures the working of the municipalities.

  3. It provides for the reservation of seats for women and Scheduled Castes in the municipalities.

  4. It is applicable only to some specified states.

  A)
  1, 2 and 3          done clear
  B)
  1, 2 and 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 3 and 4                      done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

  1. 24th Amendment: Asserted the right of the Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution including Part III

  2. 39th Amendment: Election of President, Vice President, Prime Minister and Speaker is beyond the purview of the Judiciary

  3. 42nd Amendment: Political defections made illegal and reservations for SC/ST extended for another 10 years

  4. 7th Amendment: Granting of statehood to the Union Territory of Delhi

  A)
  1 and 4             done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 done clear
  C)
  2 and 3             done clear
  D)
  3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Through which of the following amendment do the members of the legislature take oath to uphold the unity and integration of the state?
  A)
  16th                  done clear
  B)
  23rd done clear
  C)
  42nd                            done clear
  D)
  44th done clear
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• question_answer17)
  Match List I wish List II

  List I		List II
  	Amendment		State
  A	Thirteenth	1	Sikkim
  B	Fourteenth	2	Dadra and Nagar Haveli
  C	Thirty-Sixth	3	Nagaland
  D	Tenth	4	Tripura

  A)
  A-3                   B-4                   C-1                   D-2 done clear
  B)
  A-3                   B-1                   C-2                   D-4 done clear
  C)
  A-3                   B-4                   C-2                   D-1 done clear
  D)
  A-1                   B-3                   C-4                   D-2 done clear
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• question_answer18)
  Through which of the following statements has free and compulsory education been made a fundamental right?
  A)
  84th                              done clear
  B)
  85th done clear
  C)
  86th                  done clear
  D)
  87th done clear
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• question_answer19)
  Match List I (Amendments of the Constitution of India) with List II (Purpose of the Amendment)

  List I	List II
  A. 53rd Amendment	1 Extension of reservation for SC and ST and Anglo-Indians in the House of People and in the State Assemblies for a period of ten years
  B. 61st Amendment	2 Insertion of new Article 371G in the Constitution
  C. 74th  Amendment	3 Lowering of voting age from 21
  D 79 Amendment	4 Constitution of three types Municipalities

  A)
  A-2                   B-4                   C-3                   D-1 done clear
  B)
  A-1                   B-3                   C-4                   D-2 done clear
  C)
  A-2                   B-3                   C-4                   D-1 done clear
  D)
  A-1                   B-4                   C-3                   D-2 done clear
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• question_answer20)
  The 92nd Amendment adds which of the following in the Eighth Schedule?
  A)
  Bodo and Dogri               done clear
  B)
  Maithili and Santhali done clear
  C)
  Both and               done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Which of the following amendments restricts the number of the ministers to 15% of the total membership of the House of the People?
  A)
  80th                              done clear
  B)
  90th done clear
  C)
  91st                done clear
  D)
  92nd done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Select the correct sequence of the following by choosing the correct code.

  1. Scheduled Castes Order

  2. Untouchability Offences Act

  3. Protection of Civil Right Act

  4. Communal Order (Chennai)

  Codes:
  A)
  3, 4, 1, 2                       done clear
  B)
  4, 1, 2, 3 done clear
  C)
  1, 2, 3, 4 done clear
  D)
  2, 3, 4, 1 done clear
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• question_answer23)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

  1. An amending bill originates in the lower House of the Parliament.

  2. The President cannot refuse assent to an amendment bill that has been passed.

  A)
  1 is true but 2 is false,            done clear
  B)
  2 is true but 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.            done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer24)
  Consider the following with regard to the procedure of amendment of the Indian Constitution:

  1. Article 368 deals with the procedure of amendment.

  2. States in India can initiate amendment proposals relating to the abolition and retention of the Legislative Councils.

  3. States can ratify the amending proposals with atleast two-thirds of their numbers.

  4. A joint meeting of the two Houses of Parliament can be convened to resolve deadlock between the two Houses over any amending proposal.

  Select the code with the correct statements.
  A)
  1, 2                   done clear
  B)
  1, 3 done clear
  C)
  1, 4                               done clear
  D)
  3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer25)
  One of the following is true with regard to the process of amendment as indicated in Article 368. Which one is it?
  A)
  The prior permission of the President is necessary for initiating the amending proposal in the Parliament. done clear
  B)
  The amending proposal cannot be initiated first in the Council of States. done clear
  C)
  Without the assent of the President, no amendment can be passed. done clear
  D)
  The President can withhold the assent on the amending proposal once it is passed by both the Houses of the Parliament. done clear
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• question_answer26)
  Which one of the following is true with regard to the procedure of amendment as is incorporated in Article 368?
  A)
  The required majority is two-thirds of the members of each House of Parliament. done clear
  B)
  The required majority is two-thirds of the members of each House of the Parliament, present in the House. done clear
  C)
  The required majority is two-thirds of the members of each House of the Parliament, voting in the House. done clear
  D)
  The required majority is two-thirds of the members of each Houses of the Parliament, present and voting. done clear
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• question_answer27)
  For which of the following Articles, as indicated in Article 368 is the ratification of at least one-half of the states required'?

  1. Articles 54 and 55

  2. Article 73

  3. Article 162

  4. Article 240

  Select the correct code:
  A)
  1, 2, 3 done clear
  B)
  1, 3, 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 2, 4               done clear
  D)
  2, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer28)
  Consider the following statements:

  1. The Parliament can make laws relating to Articles 2 and 3 which may affect the First and Fourth Schedules.

  2. The above stated changes are not to be considered "amendments" for purposes of Article 368. Select the correct code

  A)
  1 is true but 2 is false. done clear
  B)
  2 is true but 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2, both are true. done clear
  D)
  1 and 2, both are false. done clear
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• question_answer29)

  1. The amendment which reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 was the 52nd one.

  2. The amendment which provided for disqualifications with respect to membership of legislatures on grounds of defection was the 54th one. Consider the above statements and choose the correct code:

  A)
  Only 1 is true.    done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.           done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer30)
  A simple majority is used for making changes in one of the following provisions of the Constitution. Which one is it?
  A)
  Schedule 7th done clear
  B)
  Powers of the President done clear
  C)
  Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court done clear
  D)
  Number of the Judges in the Supreme Court done clear
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• question_answer31)

  1. The amendment procedure in India is a multiple procedure.

  2. Article 368 implies a method of amending the Constitution. Choose the correct code:

  A)
  1 is true but 2 is false,            done clear
  B)
  2 is true but 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2 true.  done clear
  D)
  Both 1 and 2 false. done clear
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• question_answer32)
  Consider the following statements with regard to the amendments made in the Constitution of India:

  1. The Seventh Amendment deals with the reorganization of the Indian States

  2. Land reforms Acts have been made part of 6th Schedule.

  3. A central University has been provided in Andhra Pradesh through Article 371E.

  4. Article 371 B deals with special provisions relating to Nagaland. Select the code giving the correct statements.

  A)
  1, 2                               done clear
  B)
  1, 3 done clear
  C)
  2, 3                               done clear
  D)
  2, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer33)
  Which of the following amendment rationalises the privileges enjoyed by the civil services?
  A)
  24th                           done clear
  B)
  28th done clear
  C)
  29th                           done clear
  D)
  42nd done clear
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• question_answer34)
  Which of the following amendment is related with right to private property?
  A)
  1st                               done clear
  B)
  4th done clear
  C)
  17th                             done clear
  D)
  all the above done clear
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• question_answer35)
  Which one of the following amendment reduced the voting age from 21 years to 19 years?
  A)
  52nd Amendment             done clear
  B)
  60th Amendment done clear
  C)
  61st Amendment   done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer36)
  Consider the following statements regarding the amendment Process in India.

  1. A majority of the provisions of the Constitution can be amended by the Parliament alone, either by a simple majority or by two Third majority.

  2. No time-limit has been prescribed by the Constitution for Ratification of amendments by the states.

  3. Certain amendments can be initiated only by the states.

  4. There is no provision in the Constitution to resolve the deadlock between the two houses of Parliament on an amendment proposal. Of the above statements

  A)
  1, 2 and 3 are correct,            done clear
  B)
  2, 3 and 4 are correct. done clear
  C)
  1, 3 and 4 are correct,            done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3, 4 are correct. done clear
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• question_answer37)
  Match List I with List II.

  List I	List II
  A 24th  Amendment	States reorganized
  B 39th  Amendment	Election of the President etc beyond the purview of the Court
  C 42nd Amendment	Addition of the words 'socialist' 'secular'
  D 7th Amendment	Power of the Parliament to amend the Constitution

  A)
  A-1       B-2                   C-3                   D-4 done clear
  B)
  A-4       B-2                   C-3                   D-1 done clear
  C)
  A-4      B-3                   C-2                   D-1 done clear
  D)
  A-4       B-1                   C-2                   D-3 done clear
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• question_answer38)
  The 731 Amendment owes its existence to
  A)
  Article 39                       done clear
  B)
  Article 40 done clear
  C)
  Article 41                       done clear
  D)
  Article 42 done clear
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• question_answer39)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

  1. Amendment Act No. 58 seeks the publication of the Hindi Version of the Constitution.

  2. Though there is an official language, the English language would. Continue to be used until further order.

  A)
  1 is true but 2 is false,            done clear
  B)
  2 is true but 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.            done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer40)
  Which one of the following has the power to initiate the amending proposals in the Indian Constitution?
  A)
  Parliament                     done clear
  B)
  President done clear
  C)
  Ruling Party                   done clear
  D)
  Half of the state assemblies done clear
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• question_answer41)
  The Power to initiate proposal for amendment vested with Parliament is

  1. Legislative power

  2. Constituent power

  A)
  1 is true but 2 is false,            done clear
  B)
  2 is true but 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.            done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer42)
  Under Article 368, states' assemblies share amendment power with the Parliament. How much states' ratification is necessary?
  A)
   of the states                  done clear
  B)
  3/4 More than half of the states done clear
  C)
  Half of the states               done clear
  D)
  2/3 of the states done clear
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• question_answer43)
  Consider the following statements relating to amendment under Article 368 and choose the correct one:
  A)
  The required majority in each House of the Parliament has to be those of only who are present. done clear
  B)
  The required majority of each House has to be only of those voting. done clear
  C)
  The required majority of each House has to be those of the total strength of each House. done clear
  D)
  The required majority of each House has to be those who are both present and voting. done clear
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• question_answer44)
  Which one of the following can be amended by a simple majority of each of the Houses of the Parliament?
  A)
  Representation of states in Council of States done clear
  B)
  Lists as incorporated in the Seventh Schedule done clear
  C)
  Article 11 relating to citizenship done clear
  D)
  Article 368 of the Constitution done clear
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• question_answer45)
  Choose the article which can be amended through Article 368.
  A)
  Article 241                     done clear
  B)
  Article 124(1) done clear
  C)
  Article 133(3)                 done clear
  D)
  Article 343(3) done clear
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• question_answer46)
  Resolutions ratifying the Passed amending bill acquire majority as one of those given below:
  A)
  2/3rd majority                   done clear
  B)
  3/4 majority done clear
  C)
  Simple majority of those of who are present and voting in the House done clear
  D)
  Simple majority of the total strength of the House done clear
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• question_answer47)
  With what majority of votes are provisions relating to English Languages-Article 343(3)-amended?
  A)
  Simple majority of each House of Parliament done clear
  B)
  Absolute majority of each House of Parliament done clear
  C)
  3/4 Majority of each House of Parliament done clear
  D)
  2/3rd majority of members voting and present done clear
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• question_answer48)
  Who, among the following, has the power to amend the provisions of salaries and allowances of the ministers in the states?
  A)
  Parliament of India done clear
  B)
  President of India done clear
  C)
  Governor of India (concerned state) done clear
  D)
  Concerned state legislature done clear
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• question_answer49)
  If the upper chamber of a state has to be established, at whose instance is it done?
  A)
  At the instance of the President done clear
  B)
  At the instance of the concerned state assembly done clear
  C)
  At instance of the concerned state Governor done clear
  D)
  At instance of the Prime Minister done clear
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• question_answer50)
  One whose recommendation can Parliament take up a bill altering the boundaries and names of a state?
  A)
  The President of India done clear
  B)
  The Vice-President of India done clear
  C)
  The Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
  D)
  The concerned state assembly done clear
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• question_answer51)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

  1. There is a provision for seeking referendum in the amendment of certain aspects of basic structure.

  2. The people in India can initiate amendment proposals.

  A)
  1 is true but 2 is false,            done clear
  B)
  2 is true but 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.            done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer52)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

  1. In case of deadlock between the two Houses of the Parliament over an amending bill the President constitutes a Conference Committee to resolve the issue

  2. If the ratification of one-half of the states is not achieved a second attempt is done to do so.

  A)
  1 is true but 2 is false,            done clear
  B)
  2 is true but 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.            done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer53)
  The amending bill is presented to the President who has the power to:
  A)
  Withhold it done clear
  B)
  Refuse to give his assent done clear
  C)
  Return it to the originating House done clear
  D)
  Give it his/her assent done clear
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• question_answer54)
  Through which one of the following amendments was Schedule 9 incorporated in the constitution?
  A)
  1st Amendment done clear
  B)
  2nd Amendment done clear
  C)
  3rd Amendment  done clear
  D)
  4th Amendment done clear
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• question_answer55)
  Consider the following clauses with regard to the 1st Amendment and choose the code giving the correct ones.

  1. Freedoms restricted

  2. Zamindari abolished

  3. Changes made in the Concurrent List

  4. 9th Schedule added in the Constitution

  A)
  1, 2, 3               done clear
  B)
  1, 3, 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 2, 4               done clear
  D)
  2, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer56)
  A part of certain territories was transferred to Pakistan. As per the verdict in the Berubari case the Supreme Court insisted for the amendment of the Constitution. This amendment relates to
  A)
  7th Amendment (1956)         done clear
  B)
  8th Amendment (1960) done clear
  C)
  9th Amendment (1960)         done clear
  D)
  10th Amendment (1961) done clear
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• question_answer57)
  The 14th Amendment (1962) created legislative assemblies in one of the following groups. Which one was it?
  A)
  Puducherry, Tripura, Manipur, Goa done clear
  B)
  Goa, Tripura, Manipur, Himachal Pradesh done clear
  C)
  Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Tripura, Puducherry done clear
  D)
  Puducherry, Manipur, Himachal Pradesh, Goa done clear
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• question_answer58)
  Through which of the following amendment was Sindhi added to the 8th Schedule?
  A)
  19th Amendment (1966)        done clear
  B)
  20th Amendment (1966) done clear
  C)
  21st Amendment (1967)        done clear
  D)
  22nd Amendment (1969) done clear
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• question_answer59)
  Which of the following amendments abolished privy purses paid earlier to the former rulers of the princely states?
  A)
  24th Amendment (1970)        done clear
  B)
  25th Amendment (1972) done clear
  C)
  26th Amendment (1971)        done clear
  D)
  27th Amendment (1972) done clear
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• question_answer60)
  In which of the following case have fundamental rights been described as a part of the basic structure of the constitution?
  A)
  Indira Nehru Gandhi v Raj Narain (1975) done clear
  B)
  Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) done clear
  C)
  Woman Rao v Union of India (1981) done clear
  D)
  Indra Sawhney v Union of India (1993) done clear
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• question_answer61)
  The concept of 'basic structures' has been defined in one of the following decision of the Supreme Court. Which one is it?
  A)
  Kesavananda Bharati -1973 done clear
  B)
  Minerva Mills - 1980 done clear
  C)
  Woman Rao v. Union of India - 1981 done clear
  D)
  Nagraj v. Union of India - 2007 done clear
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• question_answer62)
  Which of the following does not constitute an aspect of the concept of basic structures?
  A)
  Parliamentary democracy done clear
  B)
  Supremacy of the Constitution done clear
  C)
  Law-making procedure. done clear
  D)
  Fundamental Rights done clear
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• question_answer63)
  Which one of the following true about the basic structures doctrine?
  A)
  It implies a set of systematic principles. done clear
  B)
  It explains the procedure of the three readings during the passage of an ordinary bill. done clear
  C)
  It states specifically about the composition of legislatures in the country. done clear
  D)
  It provides for a High Court in every state. done clear
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• question_answer64)
  Consider the following statements with regard to the doctrine of the basic structure of the Constitution.

  1. Amendment procedure is unamendable.

  2. Rights and freedoms, unless incorporated in the Constitution, do form part of the basic structures.

  3. Any clause which is a part of the Constitution constitutes its basic structure.

  4. The courts, especially the Supreme Court, knows what constitutes the basic structure of the Constitution.

  Select the code giving the correct statements
  A)
  1, 2, 3               done clear
  B)
  1, 2, 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 3, 4               done clear
  D)
  2, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer65)
  The concept of basic structure of the constitution gained currency following the Supreme Court's judgment in
  A)
  Golak Nath case done clear
  B)
  Kesavananda Bharati case done clear
  C)
  Minerva Mills case done clear
  D)
  None of the above cases done clear
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• question_answer66)
  Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a feature of the basic structure of the Constitution?
  A)
  Sovereignty of the People done clear
  B)
  Supremacy of the Constitution done clear
  C)
  Republican Polity done clear
  D)
  Speaker s Powers done clear
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• question_answer67)
  The concept of basic structure of the Constitution propounded in the Kesavananda Bharati case was further elaborated and strengthened in
  A)
  Indira Nehru Gandhi v Raj Narain Case done clear
  B)
  Minerva Mills Case done clear
  C)
  Both (a) and (b) done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer68)
  Golak Nath case prompted one of the following amendments in the Constitution. Which one was it?
  A)
  23rd Amendment            done clear
  B)
  24th Amendment done clear
  C)
  25th Amendment            done clear
  D)
  26th Amendment done clear
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• question_answer69)
  'Reasonableness' and 'Social Justice' too constitute parts of basic structure. This is what has been made clear in one of the following Supreme Court verdicts. Which one is it?
  A)
  Shankari Prasad v Union of India done clear
  B)
  Golak Nath v State of Punjab done clear
  C)
  Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala done clear
  D)
  M. Nagraj v Union of India done clear
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• question_answer70)
  Which of the following decade sow the highest number of amendments in the constitution?
  A)
  1951 to 1960     done clear
  B)
  1961 to 1970 done clear
  C)
  1971 to 1980     done clear
  D)
  2001 to 2010 done clear
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• question_answer71)
  Which state of the Union has the distinction of being described as the associate state of India?
  A)
  Nagaland                       done clear
  B)
  Sikkim done clear
  C)
  Arunachal Pradesh          done clear
  D)
  Mizoram done clear
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• question_answer72)
  Consider the following and choose the code giving the correct statements.

  1. The President has the power to promulgate ordinances during the recess of Parliament.

  2. The Governor of a state too has the power to issue ordinances during recess of the state legisture.

  3. These powers were enhanced through the 37th Amendment Act (1975).

  4. The Higher Courts can-not challenge the above mentioned powers during period of emergency

  Codes:
  A)
  1, 2, 3               done clear
  B)
  1, 2, 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 3, 4               done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer73)
  Consider the following clauses of the 41st Amendment and choose the correct code:

  1. The retiring age of the chairmen and members of the Joint Public Service Commission was raised from 60 to 65.

  2. The retiring age of the chairmen and members of state Public Service Commission was raised from 60 to 62

  A)
  1 is true but 2 is false,      done clear
  B)
  2 is true but 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.    done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer74)
  Consider the following statements relating to 42nd Amendment and choose the correct code:

  1. The Parliament's constituent power has no limits.

  2. No amendment Act can be challenged in any court of law.

  Codes:
  A)
  1 is true but 2 is false,            done clear
  B)
  2 is true but 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.            done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer75)
  Consider the following statements with regard to the 42nd amendment and select the code with the correct statements.

  1. Any part of the Constitution can be amended after complying with the procedure laid down in Article 368.

  2. Referendum or reference to Constituent Assembly would be required to amend any provision of the Constitution.

  3. No provision or part thereof can be amended if it takes away or destroys any of the 'basic structure.

  Codes:
  A)
  1, 2                               done clear
  B)
  2, 3 done clear
  C)
  1, 3       done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 done clear
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• question_answer76)
  The Supreme Court has not foreclosed its list of basic structure. Given here are some items. Select the correct code:

  1. Secularism

  2. Balance between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles

  3. Separation of Executive from Legislature

  4. Quintessence of equal justice

  5. Every feature of equality

  A)
  1, 2, 4, 5                       done clear
  B)
  1, 2, 4 done clear
  C)
  2, 3, 4, 5                       done clear
  D)
  3, 4, 5 done clear
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• question_answer77)
  Consider the following statements with regard to the 42nd Amendment and choose the code with the correct statements.

  1. A High Court cannot pronounce a central law invalid.

  2. Supreme Court cannot pronounce a state law invalid.

  3. These pronouncements require a majority verdict of the respective courts.

  A)
  1, 2                               done clear
  B)
  2, 3 done clear
  C)
  1, 3       done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 done clear
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• question_answer78)
  Right to Property has been granted by one of the following Articles of the Constitution. Which one is it?
  A)
  299A                 done clear
  B)
  300A done clear
  C)
  301A                 done clear
  D)
  302 A done clear
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• question_answer79)
  Through the 51st Amendment (1986), reservation to the Scheduled Tribes in the legislative assemblies have been provided in some states. Which are they?
  A)
  Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh done clear
  B)
  Meghalaya, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh done clear
  C)
  Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Assam done clear
  D)
  Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Uttrakhand done clear
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• question_answer80)
  The 52nd Amendment Act deals with
  A)
  Anti-Corruption law           done clear
  B)
  Anti-Defection law done clear
  C)
  Neither nor             done clear
  D)
  Both (a) and (b) done clear
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• question_answer81)
  The 99th Amendment Act, 2014 introduced a six-member body to recommend the appointments and transfers of judges in the higher judiciary. The six members are:
  A)
  Chief Justice of India as ex-officio, two senior most judges of the Supreme Court, Law/Justice minister, two eminent persons done clear
  B)
  Chief Justice of India, any two other judges of the Supreme Court, Law/Justice minister, two persons nominated by the Prime Minister done clear
  C)
  All the six members appointed by the President done clear
  D)
  All the six members appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister done clear
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• question_answer82)
  One of the following does not match. Which one is it?
  A)
  7th Amendment               :           States reorganised done clear
  B)
  21st Amendment             :           Sindhi incorporated in 8th Schedule done clear
  C)
  24th Amendment             :           Responded to the Kesavananda Case (1973) done clear
  D)
  36th Amendment             :           Sikkim to be a full state done clear
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• question_answer83)
  Which of the following matches?
  A)
  31st Amendment: Defection declared invalid done clear
  B)
  42nd Amendment: Property Right deleted from the list of Fundamental Rights done clear
  C)
  54th Amendment: Voting age reduced from 21 to 18 done clear
  D)
  80th Amendment: Alternative scheme of desolation done clear
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• question_answer84)
  Match List I with List II.

  List I	List-II
  A 89th Amendment	1 Jharkhand joined the Indian Union
  B 92nd Amendment	2 Right to education
  C 94th Amendment	3 Separate commission for SC and STS
  D 86th Amendment	4 Bodo, Dogri, Santhali as recognised languages

  A)
  A-3                   B-4                   C-1                   D-2 done clear
  B)
  A-3                   B-4                   C-2                   D-1 done clear
  C)
  A-3                   B-1                   C-2                   D-4 done clear
  D)
  A-3                   B-2                   C-1                   D-4 done clear
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• question_answer85)
  Match List I with List IL

  List I	List II
  A 52ndAmendment	1 Prohibition of defection
  B 54th Amendment	2 Reforms Acts included in 9th Schedule
  C 61st Amendment	3 Salaries of Judges raised
  D 66th Amendment	4 Reduction of voting age

  A)
  A-1                   B-3                   C-2                   D-4 done clear
  B)
  A-1                   B-3                   C-4                   D-2 done clear
  C)
  A-1                   B-2                   C-3                   D-4 done clear
  D)
  A-1                   B-2                   C-4                   D-3 done clear
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• question_answer86)
  Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. Article 368 provides for the amendment procedure.

  2. Articles 54 and 55 relate to the electoral process of the Parliament.

  3. 4th Schedule provides for the division of powers between Centre and states.

  4. The President is bound to sign the amending bills once passed.

  Codes:
  A)
  1, 2                               done clear
  B)
  1, 4 done clear
  C)
  2, 3                               done clear
  D)
  3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer87)
  The 'basic structure' includes which of the following provisions?

  1. Rule of Law

  2. Federal Polity

  3. Parliamentary Democracy

  4. Citizenship Provisions

  A)
  1, 2, 3               done clear
  B)
  1, 2, 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 3, 4               done clear
  D)
  2, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer88)
  Consider the following statements with regard to the amendment procedure and select the correct code.

  1. Referendum is optional and not obligatory.

  2. Referendum is obligatory.

  3. Referendum is neither optional nor obligatory.

  A)
  Only 1 is correct, done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is correct. done clear
  C)
  Only 3 is correct, done clear
  D)
  none of the above done clear
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• question_answer89)
  The 61st Amendment reduces the franchise age from 21 to 18. This affects one of the following articles. Which one is it?
  A)
  Article 316                     done clear
  B)
  Article 326 done clear
  C)
  Article 336                     done clear
  D)
  Article 246 done clear
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• question_answer90)
  In which of the following states was emergency under Article 356 extended up to five years?
  A)
  Nagaland           done clear
  B)
  Jammu and Kashmir done clear
  C)
  Punjab  done clear
  D)
  Arunachal Pradesh done clear
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• question_answer91)
  Which of the following amendments specified the functioning and accountability of the cooperatives?
  A)
  95th done clear
  B)
  96th done clear
  C)
  97th done clear
  D)
  98th done clear
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• question_answer92)
  Which of the following amendments provides for reservation of OBCs in government and private institutions?
  A)
  90th                              done clear
  B)
  91st done clear
  C)
  92nd                             done clear
  D)
  93th done clear
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• question_answer93)
  The size of the Council of Ministers, as per 91st Amendment, is restricted to one of the following percentages of the total strength of the lower House of the legislature. Which one is it?
  A)
  10%                              done clear
  B)
  15% done clear
  C)
  16%                              done clear
  D)
  20% done clear
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• question_answer94)
  The National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is bifurcated into two separate Commissions. Which article deals with the Schedule Tribes?
  A)
  338                               done clear
  B)
  338A done clear
  C)
  338B                          done clear
  D)
  338C done clear
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• question_answer95)
  The 70th Amendment Act provides Delhi and one more union territory participation in the Presidential election. Choose the union territory
  A)
  Chandigarh                    done clear
  B)
  Puducherry       done clear
  C)
  Lakshadweep     done clear
  D)
  Andaman and Nicobar     done clear
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• question_answer96)
  Which one of the following languages was not included in the 8th Schedule by 71st Amendment?                                 
  A)
  Sindhi                        done clear
  B)
  Konkani                   done clear
  C)
  Manipuri                    done clear
  D)
  Nepali         done clear
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• question_answer97)
               Which one of the following states provides for reservation of Scheduled Tribes by 72nd Amendment?                            
  A)
  Mizoram                        done clear
  B)
  Meghalaya                 done clear
  C)
  Nagaland                       done clear
  D)
  Tripura       done clear
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• question_answer98)
  The President, being a part of the Parliament, participates
  A)
  In proposing the amendment bill done clear
  B)
  In withholding the amendment bill done clear
  C)
  In giving assent to the amendment bill done clear
  D)
  In reserving the amending bill for his/her consideration done clear
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• question_answer99)
  Among the two eminent persons on the National Judicial Appointment Commission, one has to be:
  A)
  An advocate with 10 years-experience done clear
  B)
  A scientist done clear
  C)
  A person belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, minorities or women done clear
  D)
  A university professor done clear
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• question_answer100)
  Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:

  1. It is after the Prime Ministers assent that an amending bill becomes an Act.

  2. Legislature approval means, approval of both the Houses, if they are any.

  A)
  1 is true but 2 is false,            done clear
  B)
  2 is true but 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.            done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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