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Amendment of the Constitution — UPSC Prelims Quiz

Select the most appropriate answer for each question. Pay attention to subtle distinctions in procedure and classification.

Rewriting the Founding Document: How India's Constitution Can Be Amended•medium•15 questions•~15 min

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Question 01

easy

Article 368 of the Indian Constitution, which deals with the amendment procedure, is located in which Part of the Constitution?

Question 02

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Which of the following statements regarding the introduction of a Constitutional Amendment Bill is correct? 1. It can be introduced in either House of Parliament. 2. It requires prior permission of the President before introduction. 3. It can be introduced by a private member.

Question 03

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What does 'special majority' mean in the context of passing a constitutional amendment bill under Article 368?

Question 04

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If both Houses of Parliament disagree on a constitutional amendment bill, which of the following mechanisms is available to resolve the deadlock?

Question 05

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When a constitutional amendment bill requires ratification by state legislatures, which of the following correctly describes the requirement?

Question 06

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The 24th Constitutional Amendment Act (1971) was significant because it:

Question 07

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Which of the following provisions of the Constitution can be amended by a simple majority of Parliament and are NOT considered amendments under Article 368?

Question 08

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Which of the following constitutional provisions requires amendment by a special majority of Parliament along with ratification by at least half the state legislatures?

Question 09

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The Supreme Court ruled that Parliament cannot amend the 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution in which landmark case?

Question 10

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Consider the following statements: 1. Article 368 itself can be amended by the special majority + state ratification procedure. 2. A constitutional amendment bill must be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. 3. State legislatures can initiate a proposal for amending the Constitution in one specific situation. Which of the above statements are correct?

Question 11

medium

Which of the following is a major criticism of the constitutional amendment procedure in India?

Question 12

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K C Wheare's assessment of the Indian constitutional amendment procedure was that it:

Question 13

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Which of the following about state ratification of constitutional amendment bills is NOT correct?

Question 14

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The expression 'total membership' used in the context of special majority under Article 368 means:

Question 15

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Which constitutional provision deals with the administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes and can be amended by a simple majority of Parliament?

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