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Directive Principles and Duties

44th Constitutional Amendment Practice Questions

15 free 44th Constitutional Amendment 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 15 Medium

The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act was enacted in which year?

  1. A 1976
  2. B 1977
  3. C 1978
  4. D 1980

Correct answer: 1978

The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act was enacted in 1978. It was introduced to reverse several changes made by the 42nd Amendment.

Question 2 of 15 Medium

Which government introduced the 44th Constitutional Amendment?

  1. A Congress Government
  2. B Janata Party Government
  3. C Bharatiya Janata Party Government
  4. D Coalition Government

Correct answer: Janata Party Government

The Janata Party Government introduced the 44th Amendment. It aimed to restore democratic norms after the Emergency period.

Question 3 of 15 Medium

The 44th Amendment Act primarily aimed to:

  1. A Strengthen executive power
  2. B Restore Fundamental Rights
  3. C Expand Directive Principles
  4. D Increase judicial power

Correct answer: Restore Fundamental Rights

The main aim of the 44th Amendment was to restore Fundamental Rights curtailed during the Emergency. It also limited executive power.

Question 4 of 15 Medium

Which Fundamental Right was removed from Part III by the 44th Amendment?

  1. A Right to Equality
  2. B Right to Freedom
  3. C Right to Property
  4. D Right to Education

Correct answer: Right to Property

The Right to Property was removed from Fundamental Rights and made a legal right under Article 300A. This reduced its constitutional protection.

Question 5 of 15 Medium

After the 44th Amendment, the Right to Property is provided under:

  1. A Article 21
  2. B Article 300A
  3. C Article 19
  4. D Article 32

Correct answer: Article 300A

Article 300A provides for the Right to Property as a legal right. It is no longer a Fundamental Right.

Question 6 of 15 Medium

Which term replaced 'internal disturbance' in Article 352 after the 44th Amendment?

  1. A External aggression
  2. B Armed rebellion
  3. C Public disorder
  4. D Civil unrest

Correct answer: Armed rebellion

The 44th Amendment replaced 'internal disturbance' with 'armed rebellion'. This was done to prevent misuse of emergency provisions.

Question 7 of 15 Medium

Which of the following rights cannot be suspended even during Emergency after the 44th Amendment?

  1. A Article 19
  2. B Article 21
  3. C Article 22
  4. D Article 32

Correct answer: Article 21

Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) cannot be suspended during Emergency. This was ensured by the 44th Amendment.

Question 8 of 15 Medium

Which of the following was made mandatory for declaring National Emergency after the 44th Amendment?

  1. A Approval of Supreme Court
  2. B Public referendum
  3. C Governor's consent
  4. D Written advice of Cabinet

Correct answer: Written advice of Cabinet

The President must act on the written advice of the Cabinet for declaring Emergency. This prevents arbitrary decisions.

Question 9 of 15 Medium

Which amendment reduced the scope of Article 359?

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

Correct answer: 44th Amendment

The 44th Amendment limited the suspension of Fundamental Rights under Article 359. It protected Articles 20 and 21.

Question 10 of 15 Medium

Which of the following rights is protected even during Emergency as per the 44th Amendment?

  1. A Right to Freedom of Speech
  2. B Right to Equality before the Law
  3. C Right against self-incrimination
  4. D Right to vote in elections

Correct answer: Right against self-incrimination

Article 20, which includes protection against self-incrimination, cannot be suspended. This ensures basic legal safeguards.

Question 11 of 15 Medium

The 44th Amendment changed the approval period for Emergency from two months to:

  1. A One month
  2. B Three months
  3. C Six months
  4. D One year

Correct answer: One month

The approval period was reduced to one month. This ensures quicker parliamentary oversight.

Question 12 of 15 Medium

Which of the following provisions was introduced to revoke Emergency easily?

  1. A Judicial review
  2. B Governor's special report
  3. C Prior Cabinet approval process
  4. D Resolution by Lok Sabha

Correct answer: Resolution by Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha can pass a resolution to revoke Emergency. This strengthens democratic control.

Question 13 of 15 Medium

Which of the following is true about Directive Principles after the 44th Amendment?

  1. A They became enforceable
  2. B They were removed entirely
  3. C They became Fundamental Rights
  4. D No major change occurred

Correct answer: No major change occurred

The 44th Amendment did not significantly alter Directive Principles. It mainly focused on restoring Fundamental Rights.

Question 14 of 15 Medium

Which of the following was a key reason for the 44th Amendment?

  1. A Correct misuse during Emergency
  2. B Major economic reforms needed
  3. C Excessive and unchecked judicial activism
  4. D Federal power expansion needs

Correct answer: Correct misuse during Emergency

The amendment was introduced to correct the misuse of powers during the Emergency (1975-77). It restored democratic safeguards.

Question 15 of 15 Medium

Which Article ensures that Emergency can be challenged indirectly after the 44th Amendment?

  1. A Article 32
  2. B Article 136
  3. C Article 226
  4. D Article 13

Correct answer: Article 32

Article 32 allows citizens to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of rights. It supports judicial review of Emergency actions.

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