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Major Constitutional Amendments Practice Questions

19 free Major Constitutional Amendments practice questions for the Indian Polity. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.

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Question 1 of 19 Medium

Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the concept of 'Socialist' and 'Secular' in the Preamble?

  1. A 42nd Amendment
  2. B 24th Amendment
  3. C 44th Amendment
  4. D 52nd Amendment

Correct answer: 42nd Amendment

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 added the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble. It also inserted 'Integrity' into the phrase 'Unity of the Nation'.

Question 2 of 19 Medium

Which amendment is known as the 'Mini Constitution'?

  1. A 42nd Amendment
  2. B 24th Amendment
  3. C 44th Amendment
  4. D 73rd Amendment

Correct answer: 42nd Amendment

The 42nd Amendment Act is called the 'Mini Constitution' because it made extensive changes to the Constitution. It affected many provisions including Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.

Question 3 of 19 Medium

Which amendment restored Fundamental Rights after the Emergency?

  1. A 42nd Amendment
  2. B 44th Amendment
  3. C 86th Amendment
  4. D 101st Amendment

Correct answer: 44th Amendment

The 44th Amendment Act, 1978 restored several Fundamental Rights curtailed during the Emergency. It also made the Right to Property a legal right.

Question 4 of 19 Medium

Which amendment introduced the Right to Education as a Fundamental Right?

  1. A 42nd Amendment
  2. B 44th Amendment
  3. C 86th Amendment
  4. D 91st Amendment

Correct answer: 86th Amendment

The 86th Amendment Act, 2002 made education a Fundamental Right under Article 21A. It guarantees free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years.

Question 5 of 19 Medium

Which amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?

  1. A 101st Amendment
  2. B 104th Amendment
  3. C 86th Amendment
  4. D 44th Amendment

Correct answer: 101st Amendment

The 101st Amendment Act, 2016 introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST). It created a unified indirect tax system across India.

Question 6 of 19 Medium

Which amendment provided constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions?

  1. A 42nd Amendment
  2. B 73rd Amendment
  3. C 74th Amendment
  4. D 86th Amendment

Correct answer: 73rd Amendment

The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions. It strengthened rural local governance.

Question 7 of 19 Medium

Which amendment provided constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies?

  1. A 73rd Amendment
  2. B 74th Amendment
  3. C 42nd Amendment
  4. D 44th Amendment

Correct answer: 74th Amendment

The 74th Amendment Act, 1992 provided constitutional recognition to Urban Local Bodies. It improved urban governance and decentralization.

Question 8 of 19 Medium

Which amendment introduced the Anti-Defection Law?

  1. A 42nd Amendment
  2. B 44th Amendment
  3. C 52nd Amendment
  4. D 86th Amendment

Correct answer: 52nd Amendment

The 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 introduced the Anti-Defection Law. It aimed to curb political defections by legislators.

Question 9 of 19 Medium

Which amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years?

  1. A 42nd Amendment
  2. B 61st Amendment
  3. C 44th Amendment
  4. D 73rd Amendment

Correct answer: 61st Amendment

The 61st Amendment Act, 1988 reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years. This expanded democratic participation.

Question 10 of 19 Medium

Which amendment strengthened the powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution?

  1. A 24th Amendment
  2. B 42nd Amendment
  3. C 44th Amendment
  4. D 86th Amendment

Correct answer: 24th Amendment

The 24th Amendment Act, 1971 affirmed Parliament's power to amend any part of the Constitution. It was enacted after the Golaknath case.

Question 11 of 19 Medium

Which amendment added Fundamental Duties to the Constitution?

  1. A 42nd Amendment
  2. B 44th Amendment
  3. C 86th Amendment
  4. D 52nd Amendment

Correct answer: 42nd Amendment

The 42nd Amendment Act introduced Fundamental Duties under Article 51A. These duties guide citizens in their responsibilities.

Question 12 of 19 Medium

Which amendment curtailed the power of judicial review during the Emergency?

  1. A 42nd Amendment
  2. B 44th Amendment
  3. C 52nd Amendment
  4. D 73rd Amendment

Correct answer: 42nd Amendment

The 42nd Amendment limited the power of judicial review. However, many of these changes were later reversed by the 44th Amendment.

Question 13 of 19 Medium

Which amendment made the Right to Property a legal right instead of a Fundamental Right?

  1. A 42nd Amendment
  2. B 44th Amendment
  3. C 86th Amendment
  4. D 101st Amendment

Correct answer: 44th Amendment

The 44th Amendment Act removed the Right to Property from Fundamental Rights. It is now a legal right under Article 300A.

Question 14 of 19 Medium

Which amendment dealt with cooperative societies?

  1. A 97th Amendment
  2. B 101st Amendment
  3. C 86th Amendment
  4. D 44th Amendment

Correct answer: 97th Amendment

The 97th Amendment Act, 2011 gave constitutional status to cooperative societies. It added Part IXB to the Constitution.

Question 15 of 19 Medium

Which amendment introduced the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)?

  1. A 99th Amendment
  2. B 101st Amendment
  3. C 86th Amendment
  4. D 44th Amendment

Correct answer: 99th Amendment

The 99th Amendment Act, 2014 established the NJAC. However, it was later struck down by the Supreme Court.

Question 16 of 19 Medium

Which amendment increased the number of ministers in the Council of Ministers?

  1. A 91st Amendment
  2. B 42nd Amendment
  3. C 44th Amendment
  4. D 73rd Amendment

Correct answer: 91st Amendment

The 91st Amendment Act, 2003 limited the size of the Council of Ministers to 15% of the legislature. It aimed to prevent excessive appointments.

Question 17 of 19 Medium

Which amendment extended reservation of seats for SC/ST in legislatures?

  1. A 101st Amendment
  2. B 44th Amendment
  3. C 104th Amendment
  4. D 86th Amendment

Correct answer: 104th Amendment

The 104th Amendment Act, 2019 extended reservation for SC/ST in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. It also discontinued Anglo-Indian nomination.

Question 18 of 19 Medium

Which amendment strengthened Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights?

  1. A 44th Amendment
  2. B 52nd Amendment
  3. C 97th Amendment
  4. D 42nd Amendment

Correct answer: 42nd Amendment

The 42nd Amendment gave primacy to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights. This was later balanced by judicial interpretation.

Question 19 of 19 Medium

Which of the following best describes constitutional amendments in India?

  1. A Through a national referendum process
  2. B By state legislatures independently
  3. C By Parliament with varying procedures
  4. D By executive order from the Cabinet

Correct answer: By Parliament with varying procedures

Constitutional amendments in India are made by Parliament under Article 368. Different procedures apply depending on the nature of the amendment.

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