Constitutional Amendments Practice Questions
20 free Constitutional Amendments practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Which Constitutional Amendment Act is known as the 'Mini-Constitution' of India?
- A 7th Amendment Act, 1956
- B 24th Amendment Act, 1971
- C 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
- D 44th Amendment Act, 1978
Correct answer: 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
The 42nd Amendment Act brought about the most comprehensive changes to the Constitution, affecting the Preamble, Fundamental Rights, and Directive Principles. It was enacted during the Emergency under the Indira Gandhi government.
By which amendment were the words 'Socialist', 'Secular' and 'Integrity' added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
- A 38th Amendment
- B 44th Amendment
- C 52nd Amendment
- D 42nd Amendment
Correct answer: 42nd Amendment
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 modified the description of India from a 'Sovereign Democratic Republic' to a 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic'. It also changed 'unity of the Nation' to 'unity and integrity of the Nation'.
Which Constitutional Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years for the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly elections?
- A 61st Amendment Act, 1988
- B 62nd Amendment Act, 1989
- C 69th Amendment Act, 1991
- D 71st Amendment Act, 1992
Correct answer: 61st Amendment Act, 1988
The 61st Amendment Act amended Article 326 of the Constitution. This change was implemented to encourage greater participation of the youth in the country's electoral process.
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, is related to which of the following?
- A Municipalities
- B National Commission for Backward Classes
- C Fundamental Duties
- D Panchayati Raj Institutions
Correct answer: Panchayati Raj Institutions
The 73rd Amendment provided constitutional status and protection to the Panchayati Raj institutions. It added a new Part IX and the 11th Schedule to the Constitution.
Which amendment act incorporated Fundamental Duties into the Indian Constitution?
- A 42nd Amendment Act
- B 44th Amendment Act
- C 86th Amendment Act
- D 91st Amendment Act
Correct answer: 42nd Amendment Act
Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976 based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten duties were added, while the eleventh was added later by the 86th Amendment.
The 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016, is primarily associated with:
- A Anti-Defection Law
- B Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation
- C Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- D Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh
Correct answer: Goods and Services Tax (GST)
The 101st Amendment paved the way for the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. It allowed both the Centre and States to levy taxes on the supply of goods and services.
Which amendment restored the legislative power to States and Union Territories to identify Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs)?
- A 102nd Amendment
- B 103rd Amendment
- C 104th Amendment
- D 105th Amendment
Correct answer: 105th Amendment
The 105th Amendment Act of 2021 clarified that states have the power to maintain their own state list of SEBCs. This restored the power that was perceived to be taken away by the 102nd Amendment.
By which amendment was the 'Right to Property' removed from the list of Fundamental Rights?
- A 24th Amendment
- B 42nd Amendment
- C 44th Amendment
- D 73rd Amendment
Correct answer: 44th Amendment
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 removed the Right to Property as a Fundamental Right under Article 31. It was instead made a legal right under Article 300-A.
Which amendment provided a 10% reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in government jobs and educational institutions?
- A 101st Amendment
- B 102nd Amendment
- C 103rd Amendment
- D 104th Amendment
Correct answer: 103rd Amendment
The 103rd Amendment Act of 2019 amended Articles 15 and 16 to provide for reservation based on economic backwardness. This was the first time reservation was provided on purely economic grounds.
The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985, is famously known as the:
- A Anti-Defection Law
- B Panchayati Raj Act
- C Nagar Palika Act
- D Right to Education Act
Correct answer: Anti-Defection Law
The 52nd Amendment added the 10th Schedule to the Constitution to curb the evil of political defections. It provides for the disqualification of members of Parliament and state legislatures on the ground of defection.
Which amendment act made it mandatory for the President to give his assent to a Constitutional Amendment Bill?
- A 24th Amendment Act, 1971
- B 38th Amendment Act, 1975
- C 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
- D 44th Amendment Act, 1978
Correct answer: 24th Amendment Act, 1971
The 24th Amendment amended Articles 13 and 368 to clarify that Parliament has the power to amend any part of the Constitution. It specifically made the President's assent to such bills obligatory.
The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, is significant because it:
- A Extended SC/ST reservation
- B Changed the name of Orissa to Odisha
- C Established the National Judicial Appointments Commission
- D Added the 11th Fundamental Duty
Correct answer: Added the 11th Fundamental Duty
The 86th Amendment made education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6–14 years under Article 21A. It also added a corresponding Fundamental Duty for parents/guardians under Article 51A.
Which amendment act dealt with the reorganization of states on a linguistic basis?
- A 1st Amendment Act, 1951
- B 10th Amendment Act, 1961
- C 14th Amendment Act, 1962
- D 7th Amendment Act, 1956
Correct answer: 7th Amendment Act, 1956
The 7th Amendment Act was enacted to implement the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission. It abolished the existing classification of states into Part A, B, C, and D states.
Which amendment provided constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)?
- A 100th Amendment
- B 101st Amendment
- C 102nd Amendment
- D 103rd Amendment
Correct answer: 102nd Amendment
The 102nd Amendment Act of 2018 inserted Article 338B into the Constitution. This gave the NCBC the same constitutional status as the commissions for SCs and STs.
The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, limited the size of the Council of Ministers to what percentage of the total strength of the House?
- A 15%
- B 10%
- C 20%
- D 25%
Correct answer: 15%
The 91st Amendment mandated that the total number of ministers, including the PM/CM, shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha/Legislative Assembly. This was done to prevent jumbo cabinets used to appease defectors.
Which amendment act gave Delhi the special status of 'National Capital Territory'?
- A 69th Amendment
- B 61st Amendment
- C 70th Amendment
- D 72nd Amendment
Correct answer: 69th Amendment
The 69th Amendment Act of 1991 provided for a Legislative Assembly and a Council of Ministers for the Union Territory of Delhi. It officially designated it as the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
By which amendment was Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali added to the 8th Schedule of the Constitution?
- A 21st Amendment
- B 71st Amendment
- C 92nd Amendment
- D 96th Amendment
Correct answer: 92nd Amendment
The 92nd Amendment Act of 2003 increased the number of officially recognized languages in the 8th Schedule from 18 to 22. These four languages were the most recent additions to the list.
Which Constitutional Amendment Act extended the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies for another 10 years (until 2030)?
- A 101st Amendment
- B 102nd Amendment
- C 103rd Amendment
- D 104th Amendment
Correct answer: 104th Amendment
The 104th Amendment Act of 2020 extended the political reservation for SCs and STs. However, it did not extend the reservation for the Anglo-Indian community, effectively ending their nomination process.
Which amendment act substituted the word 'armed rebellion' for 'internal disturbance' in Article 352 (National Emergency)?
- A 38th Amendment Act
- B 42nd Amendment Act
- C 44th Amendment Act
- D 52nd Amendment Act
Correct answer: 44th Amendment Act
The 44th Amendment Act introduced several safeguards against the misuse of Emergency powers. It ensured that a National Emergency could only be declared on the grounds of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.
The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2011, is related to which of the following?
- A Co-operative Societies
- B Tribunal Reforms
- C National Judicial Appointments Commission
- D Land Reforms
Correct answer: Co-operative Societies
The 97th Amendment gave constitutional status and protection to co-operative societies. It made the right to form co-operative societies a fundamental right under Article 19.