Recent Constitutional Changes Practice Questions
20 free Recent Constitutional Changes 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.
The 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016 is primarily associated with the introduction of:
- A Implementation of Goods and Services Tax
- B Establishment of Right to Education
- C Introduction of Anti-Defection Law
- D Reorganization of Panchayati Raj system
Correct answer: Implementation of Goods and Services Tax
The 101st Constitutional Amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST). It created a unified indirect tax regime and established the GST Council under Article 279A.
The 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018 granted constitutional status to which body?
- A National Commission for Women
- B National Commission for Backward Classes
- C Finance Commission
- D Election Commission
Correct answer: National Commission for Backward Classes
The 102nd Amendment gave constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes by inserting Article 338B. It strengthened institutional safeguards for backward classes.
The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act introduced reservation for:
- A Scheduled Tribes
- B Economically Weaker Sections
- C Women in Parliament
- D Religious minorities
Correct answer: Economically Weaker Sections
The 103rd Amendment introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in education and public employment. It inserted Articles 15(6) and 16(6).
The abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 was accompanied by the reorganization of which state into two Union Territories?
- A Goa
- B Sikkim
- C Jammu and Kashmir
- D Uttarakhand
Correct answer: Jammu and Kashmir
In 2019, Article 370 was effectively abrogated, and Jammu and Kashmir was reorganized into two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. This was done through parliamentary legislation.
The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2020 extended reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies by how many years?
- A Five years
- B An additional ten years
- C Twenty years
- D Indefinitely
Correct answer: An additional ten years
The 104th Amendment extended reservation of seats for SCs and STs in legislatures for another ten years. It also discontinued the provision for Anglo-Indian nominated seats.
The GST Council is constituted under which Article?
- A Article 280 (Finance)
- B Article 279A
- C Article 368
- D Article 324
Correct answer: Article 279A
Article 279A provides for the constitution of the GST Council. It is a federal body that makes recommendations regarding GST implementation.
The 105th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2021 clarified the power of states regarding:
- A Imposition of GST
- B Identification of OBCs
- C Appointment of Governors
- D Financial Emergency
Correct answer: Identification of OBCs
The 105th Amendment restored the power of states to identify socially and educationally backward classes. It clarified the interpretation after the Supreme Court’s Maratha reservation judgment.
The 100th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2015 implemented which agreement?
- A Indo-Nepal Treaty
- B India-Bangladesh Boundary Pact
- C Indo-China Border Agreement
- D Indo-Bhutan Friendship Treaty
Correct answer: India-Bangladesh Boundary Pact
The 100th Amendment enabled the implementation of the India-Bangladesh Boundary Pact. It amended the First Schedule to exchange enclaves between the two countries.
The 102nd Amendment inserted which Articles into the Constitution?
- A Articles 338A and 338B
- B Articles 338B and 342A
- C Articles 279A and 280A amendments
- D Articles 15(6) and 16(6) revisions
Correct answer: Articles 338B and 342A
The 102nd Amendment inserted Articles 338B and 342A. Article 338B deals with the National Commission for Backward Classes, and Article 342A relates to identification of backward classes.
Which amendment replaced the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes as a separate constitutional body?
- A 89th Amendment
- B 91st Amendment
- C 93rd Amendment
- D 101st Amendment
Correct answer: 89th Amendment
The 89th Constitutional Amendment separated the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes into two distinct bodies. It provided constitutional status to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
The insertion of Articles 15(6) and 16(6) is related to:
- A Right to Education
- B GST reforms
- C EWS reservation
- D Anti-defection law
Correct answer: EWS reservation
Articles 15(6) and 16(6) were inserted by the 103rd Amendment. They provide for reservation to Economically Weaker Sections in education and public employment.
The 101st Amendment altered which Schedule significantly?
- A Seventh Schedule
- B Tenth Schedule
- C Eleventh Schedule
- D Twelfth Schedule
Correct answer: Seventh Schedule
The 101st Amendment modified the Seventh Schedule to reorganize taxation powers between Union and States. It facilitated the implementation of GST.
The 104th Amendment discontinued representation of which community in legislatures?
- A Scheduled Tribes representation
- B Anglo-Indians in legislatures
- C Other Backward Classes groups
- D Religious minorities nationwide
Correct answer: Anglo-Indians in legislatures
The 104th Amendment ended the provision for nomination of Anglo-Indians to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. However, it extended SC/ST reservation.
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 was enacted under which Article?
- A Article 370
- B Article 3 (State Creation)
- C Article 356
- D Article 368
Correct answer: Article 3 (State Creation)
The reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir was carried out under Article 3, which empowers Parliament to alter state boundaries and create Union Territories.
The 86th Constitutional Amendment inserted which Article relating to education?
- A Article 19A
- B Article 21A
- C Article 32A
- D Article 51A
Correct answer: Article 21A
The 86th Amendment inserted Article 21A, making education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6 to 14 years. It strengthened the framework for universal education.
Which amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax Compensation mechanism?
- A 100th Amendment
- B 101st Amendment
- C 102nd Amendment
- D 103rd Amendment
Correct answer: 101st Amendment
The 101st Amendment introduced GST and included provisions for compensation to states for revenue loss. It ensured cooperative federal implementation.
The 97th Constitutional Amendment relates to:
- A Cooperative societies
- B GST reforms
- C Panchayati Raj
- D Judicial appointments
Correct answer: Cooperative societies
The 97th Amendment granted constitutional status to cooperative societies. It inserted Article 43B and Part IXB.
Which recent amendment strengthened the power of states to identify OBCs after a Supreme Court ruling?
- A 102nd Amendment
- B 103rd Amendment
- C 105th Amendment
- D 104th Amendment
Correct answer: 105th Amendment
The 105th Amendment clarified that states retain the power to identify socially and educationally backward classes. It addressed issues raised in judicial interpretation.
The concept of 'One Nation, One Tax' is associated with which amendment?
- A 93rd Constitutional revision
- B 101st Amendment Act
- C 102nd modification provision
- D 104th legislative change
Correct answer: 101st Amendment Act
The 101st Amendment introduced GST, promoting the concept of 'One Nation, One Tax.' It unified indirect taxation across India.
Which constitutional mechanism ensures that amendments do not alter the basic structure of the Constitution?
- A Judicial review under Article 32
- B Basic Structure Doctrine
- C Parliamentary privilege
- D Directive Principles
Correct answer: Basic Structure Doctrine
The Basic Structure Doctrine, evolved by the Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati case, limits Parliament’s amending power. It ensures that core constitutional principles remain intact.