MCQ on procedure for amending the Constitution- Indian Polity
Q1. Which article in the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment procedure?
a) Article 365
b) Article 368
c) Article 370
d) Article 371
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Correct Answer: b) Article 368
Explanation: Article 368 of the Indian Constitution outlines the procedure for amending the Constitution.
Q2. From which country’s constitution was the amendment procedure in the Indian Constitution borrowed?
a) United States
b) United Kingdom
c) South Africa
d) Canada
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Correct Answer: c) South Africa
Explanation: The amendment procedure in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the South African constitution.
Q3. Who can initiate an amendment to the Indian Constitution?
a) President of India
b) Prime Minister of India
c) Either House of Parliament
d) State Legislatures
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Correct Answer: c) Either House of Parliament
Explanation: An amendment to the Indian Constitution can be initiated by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament.
Q4. What type of majority is required for an amendment bill to be passed in each House of Parliament?
a) Simple majority
b) Absolute majority
c) Special majority
d) Unanimous majority
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Correct Answer: c) Special majority
Explanation: A special majority is required for an amendment bill to be passed in each House of Parliament.
Q5. In which part of the Indian Constitution is the amendment procedure laid down?
a) Part XVIII
b) Part XIX
c) Part XX
d) Part XXI
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Correct Answer: c) Part XX
Explanation: The amendment procedure is laid down in Part XX of the Indian Constitution.
Q6. Which of the following is NOT a method for amending the Indian Constitution?
a) Simple majority of Parliament
b) Special majority of Parliament
c) Special majority of Parliament and consent of states
d) Referendum
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Correct Answer: d) Referendum
Explanation: The Indian Constitution can be amended through a simple majority of Parliament, special majority of Parliament, or special majority of Parliament and consent of states, but not through a referendum.
Q7. What is the minimum number of state legislatures that must ratify an amendment affecting federal structure?
a) One-fourth
b) One-third
c) One-half
d) Two-thirds
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Correct Answer: c) One-half
Explanation: An amendment affecting the federal structure must be ratified by at least one-half of the state legislatures.
Q8. Can a private member of Parliament introduce a constitutional amendment bill?
a) Yes
b) No
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Correct Answer: a) Yes
Explanation: A private member of Parliament can introduce a constitutional amendment bill.
Q9. Is the President’s assent required for a constitutional amendment bill to become law?
a) Yes
b) No
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Correct Answer: a) Yes
Explanation: The President’s assent is required for a constitutional amendment bill to become law.
Q10. Which of the following is NOT a ground for challenging the validity of a constitutional amendment in the Supreme Court?
a) Violation of the basic structure doctrine
b) Non-compliance with the amendment procedure
c) Infringement of fundamental rights
d) Disagreement with the policy behind the amendment
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Correct Answer: d) Disagreement with the policy behind the amendment
Explanation: The validity of a constitutional amendment can be challenged on the grounds of violation of the basic structure doctrine, non-compliance with the amendment procedure, and infringement of fundamental rights, but not on the basis of disagreement with the policy behind the amendment.
Q11. How many times has the Indian Constitution been amended so far?
a) 104
b) 101
c) 99
d) 95
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Correct Answer: a) 104
Q12. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 61st Amendment
c) 73rd Amendment
d) 86th Amendment
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Correct Answer: b) 61st Amendment
Explanation: The 61st Amendment to the Indian Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years.
Q13. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution added the words “socialist”, “secular”, and “integrity” to the Preamble?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 52nd Amendment
d) 74th Amendment
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Correct Answer: a) 42nd Amendment
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution added the words “socialist”, “secular”, and “integrity” to the Preamble.
Q14. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution provided for reservation in admissions in private unaided educational institutions for students belonging to scheduled castes/tribes and other backward classes?
a) 93rd Amendment
b) 92nd Amendment
c) 94th Amendment
d) 95th Amendment
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Correct Answer: a) 93rd Amendment
Explanation: The 93rd Amendment provided for reservation in admissions in private unaided educational institutions for students belonging to scheduled castes/tribes and other backward classes.
Q15. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution abolished the right to property as a fundamental right?
a) 25th Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 61st Amendment
d) 86th Amendment
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Correct Answer: b) 44th Amendment
Explanation: The 44th Amendment to the Indian Constitution abolished the right to property as a fundamental right.
Q16. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the anti-defection law?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 52nd Amendment
c) 73rd Amendment
d) 86th Amendment
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Correct Answer: b) 52nd Amendment
Explanation: The 52nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the anti-defection law
Q17. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution provided for the establishment of Panchayati Raj institutions?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 61st Amendment
c) 73rd Amendment
d) 86th Amendment
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Correct Answer: c) 73rd Amendment
Explanation: The 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution provided for the establishment of Panchayati Raj institutions.
Q18. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution provided for the establishment of Nagar Palika institutions?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 61st Amendment
c) 74th Amendment
d) 86th Amendment
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Correct Answer: c) 74th Amendment
Explanation: The 74th Amendment to the Indian Constitution provided for the establishment of Nagar Palika institutions.
Q19. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution provided for the Right to Education as a fundamental right?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 61st Amendment
c) 73rd Amendment
d) 86th Amendment
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Correct Answer: d) 86th Amendment
Explanation: The 86th Amendment to the Indian Constitution provided for the Right to Education as a fundamental right.
Q20. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution provided for the reservation of seats for women in local bodies?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 61st Amendment
c) 73rd Amendment
d) 86th Amendment
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Correct Answer: c) 73rd Amendment
Explanation: The 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution provided for the reservation of seats for women in local bodies.