Indian Polity - Amendment of the Constitution / Other Facts

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Question - 1

The provision of amending the constitutional Provision is given in:

  • A Part XIX Article 356
  • B Part XX Article 356
  • C Part XX Article 368
  • D Part XIX Article 368

Question - 2

A Constitutional Amendment Bill passed by both Houses of Parliament

  • A does not need the assent of the President
  • B does need the assent of the President
  • C does not need the assent of the President if passed by ratification of States
  • D None of the above

Question - 3

Who is entitled to initiate a Bill for Constitutional Amendments?

  • A State Legislative Assemblies
  • B Lok Sabha only
  • C Either House of Parliament
  • D Rajya Sabha only

Question - 4

Which of the following are correct regarding the Parliament's power of amendment?
I. It can amend the Fundamental Rights
II. It can amend the basic structure of the Constitution

  • A Only I
  • B Only II
  • C Both I and II
  • D None of the above

Question - 5

Indian Constitution was amended for the first time in :

  • A 1950
  • B 1951
  • C 1952
  • D 1953

Question - 6

The Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India was:

  • A added by the first Amendment
  • B added by the 24th Amendment
  • C added by the 42nd Amendment
  • D a part of the original Constitution

Question - 7

The Amendment regarding the formation of a new State by separating territory from any other State must be passed by:

  • A only Lok Sabha
  • B only Rajya Sabha
  • C both the Houses of Parliament
  • D both the Houses of Parliament and before that the opinion of that State is to be ascertained by the President

Question - 8

Of all the Amendments in the Indian Constitution, the most Comprehensive and Controversial Amendment was:

  • A 42nd
  • B 43rd
  • C 44th
  • D 45th

Question - 9

By which Amendment, the power to amend the Constitution was specifically conferred upon the Parliament?

  • A 56th
  • B 52nd
  • C 42nd
  • D 24th

Question - 10

How many States are required to ratify certain Amendments to the Constitution?

  • A Not less than half the number
  • B Three-fourths of the number
  • C At least 10 States
  • D All States in some cases
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