Question 1

Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the procedure for the amendment of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Article 368. Article 368 in Part XX of the Constitution deals with the powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure. It lays down two types of amendments, while some other articles provide for amendment by a simple majority. This article ensures the Constitution can adapt to changing needs.

Question 2

The First Amendment Act of 1951 added which Schedule to the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

Ninth Schedule. The First Amendment Act of 1951 added the Ninth Schedule to protect land reform laws from judicial review. It was enacted to overcome difficulties in the implementation of agrarian reforms. This schedule originally contained 13 laws.

Question 3

Which Constitutional Amendment Act reorganized the Indian states on a linguistic basis in 1956?

Accepted Answer

7th Amendment. The 7th Amendment Act of 1956 implemented the scheme of state reorganization. It abolished the classification of states into Part A, B, C, and D and created 14 states and 6 union territories. It also allowed the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more states.

Question 4

Which amendment is popularly known as the 'Mini-Constitution' of India?

Accepted Answer

42nd Amendment. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 is often called the 'Mini-Constitution' due to its comprehensive changes. It was enacted during the Internal Emergency by the Indira Gandhi government. It added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble.

Question 5

The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 removed which right from the list of Fundamental Rights?

Accepted Answer

Right to Property. The 44th Amendment Act removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights. It made the Right to Property a legal right under Article 300-A in Part XII. This was done to prevent legal challenges to land acquisition by the state.

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