1. The procedure for amendment of the Constitution is given in which Article?
A) Article 352
B) Article 368
C) Article 370
D) Article 356
Answer: B) Article 368
Explanation: Article 368 of the Indian Constitution deals with the procedure for amending the Constitution.
2. The Constitution of India provides for amendment under:
A) Flexible method
B) Rigid method
C) Partly rigid and partly flexible method
D) Judicial method
Answer: C) Partly rigid and partly flexible method
Explanation: Some provisions can be amended easily, some require special majority, and some require ratification by half of the states.
3. How many types of constitutional amendment procedures are there in India?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Answer: C) Three
Explanation: Indian Constitution can be amended in three ways – (1) by simple majority, (2) by special majority, (3) by special majority with ratification by states.
4. Which was the first Constitutional Amendment Act of India?
A) 1951
B) 1952
C) 1955
D) 1961
Answer: A) 1951
Explanation: The 1st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951, added Ninth Schedule and imposed certain restrictions on Fundamental Rights.
5. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 is also called:
A) Mini Constitution
B) Magna Carta of India
C) Freedom Amendment
D) People’s Amendment
Answer: A) Mini Constitution
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment made wide changes to the Constitution; hence, it is called the “Mini Constitution.”
6. Which Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
A) 44th Amendment
B) 61st Amendment
C) 52nd Amendment
D) 73rd Amendment
Answer: B) 61st Amendment
Explanation: The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1989, reduced the voting age for Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections from 21 to 18 years.
7. Which Amendment is known for giving constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 73rd Amendment
D) 74th Amendment
Answer: C) 73rd Amendment
Explanation: The 73rd Amendment (1992) gave constitutional recognition to Panchayati Raj institutions and added the 11th Schedule.
8. Which Amendment gave constitutional recognition to municipalities?
A) 73rd Amendment
B) 74th Amendment
C) 61st Amendment
D) 42nd Amendment
Answer: B) 74th Amendment
Explanation: The 74th Amendment (1992) recognized urban local bodies and added the 12th Schedule.
9. The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978 restored which right as a Fundamental Right?
A) Right to Property
B) Right to Education
C) Right to Liberty
D) Right to Education (Free & Compulsory)
Answer: C) Right to Liberty
Explanation: The 44th Amendment restored Article 21 (Right to life and personal liberty) to its original position after Emergency misuse.
10. Which Fundamental Right was removed by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act?
A) Right to Equality
B) Right to Freedom
C) Right to Property
D) Right to Education
Answer: C) Right to Property
Explanation: Right to Property was removed from Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment and made a legal right under Article 300A.
11. Which Amendment added the words “Socialist” and “Secular” to the Preamble?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 52nd Amendment
D) 61st Amendment
Answer: A) 42nd Amendment
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, inserted the words “Socialist” and “Secular” in the Preamble.
12. The Ninth Schedule was added by which Amendment?
A) 1st Amendment
B) 4th Amendment
C) 7th Amendment
D) 10th Amendment
Answer: A) 1st Amendment
Explanation: The 1st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951, added the Ninth Schedule to protect land reform laws from judicial review.
13. Which Amendment gave constitutional status to Cooperative Societies?
A) 73rd Amendment
B) 86th Amendment
C) 97th Amendment
D) 102nd Amendment
Answer: C) 97th Amendment
Explanation: The 97th Amendment (2011) gave constitutional status to cooperative societies and added Article 43B.
14. The Constitution (Amendment) Bill is introduced in:
A) Lok Sabha only
B) Rajya Sabha only
C) Either House of Parliament
D) State Legislature
Answer: C) Either House of Parliament
Explanation: An amendment bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament, but not in state legislatures.
15. Which Amendment Act made education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6–14 years?
A) 44th Amendment
B) 73rd Amendment
C) 86th Amendment
D) 97th Amendment
Answer: C) 86th Amendment
Explanation: The 86th Amendment (2002) inserted Article 21A making free and compulsory education a Fundamental Right.
16. Which of the following requires ratification by half of the states for amendment?
A) Changing the name of a state
B) Election of the President
C) Representation of states in Parliament
D) Creation of new states
Answer: C) Representation of states in Parliament
Explanation: Amendments affecting federal provisions like the representation of states in Parliament require ratification by at least half of the states.
17. Which of the following amendments is related to Anti-Defection Law?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 52nd Amendment
D) 73rd Amendment
Answer: C) 52nd Amendment
Explanation: The 52nd Amendment Act, 1985, introduced the Anti-Defection Law and added the 10th Schedule.
18. The 69th Constitutional Amendment Act gave special status to:
A) Sikkim
B) Goa
C) Delhi
D) Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: C) Delhi
Explanation: The 69th Amendment (1991) made Delhi the National Capital Territory with a Legislative Assembly.
19. The 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act is related to:
A) Cooperative societies
B) Official languages
C) Panchayati Raj
D) Fundamental Rights
Answer: B) Official languages
Explanation: The 92nd Amendment (2003) added Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali to the 8th Schedule, increasing recognized languages to 22.
20. Which Constitutional Amendment is related to Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
A) 100th Amendment
B) 101st Amendment
C) 102nd Amendment
D) 103rd Amendment
Answer: B) 101st Amendment
Explanation: The 101st Amendment Act, 2016, introduced GST in India.
21. Which Amendment gave constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes?
A) 97th Amendment
B) 100th Amendment
C) 102nd Amendment
D) 103rd Amendment
Answer: C) 102nd Amendment
Explanation: The 102nd Amendment (2018) gave constitutional status to NCBC under Article 338B.
22. Which Amendment provided for 10% reservation for EWS (Economically Weaker Sections)?
A) 100th Amendment
B) 101st Amendment
C) 102nd Amendment
D) 103rd Amendment
Answer: D) 103rd Amendment
Explanation: The 103rd Amendment (2019) provided 10% reservation for EWS in education and jobs.
23. Which Amendment lowered the age of eligibility for membership of Lok Sabha from 25 to 21 years?
A) 16th Amendment
B) 31st Amendment
C) 61st Amendment
D) None
Answer: D) None
Explanation: The minimum age for Lok Sabha has always been 25 years. No amendment has reduced it.
24. Which Amendment is related to the inclusion of Sikkim as a state of India?
A) 35th Amendment
B) 36th Amendment
C) 37th Amendment
D) 38th Amendment
Answer: B) 36th Amendment
Explanation: The 36th Amendment (1975) made Sikkim the 22nd state of India.
25. Which Amendment added the Tenth Schedule in the Constitution?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 52nd Amendment
D) 61st Amendment
Answer: C) 52nd Amendment
Explanation: The Tenth Schedule, known as the Anti-Defection Law, was added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985.
26. Which Article deals with the procedure of amending the Constitution?
A) Article 360
B) Article 368
C) Article 370
D) Article 352
Answer: B) Article 368
Explanation: Article 368 in Part XX specifically deals with the procedure of constitutional amendment.
27. The Indian Constitution can be amended by:
A) Simple majority only
B) Special majority only
C) Both simple and special majority, depending on the provision
D) Only by referendum
Answer: C) Both simple and special majority, depending on the provision
Explanation: Some provisions need a simple majority, others require a special majority, and some also need ratification by states.
28. Which of the following can be amended by a simple majority?
A) Fundamental Rights
B) Directive Principles of State Policy
C) Admission of new states
D) Election of President
Answer: C) Admission of new states
Explanation: Matters like admission/formation of new states, delimitation of constituencies, etc., are amended by simple majority.
29. Which of the following requires ratification by half of the state legislatures?
A) Admission of new states
B) Citizenship provisions
C) Representation of states in Parliament
D) Fundamental Rights
Answer: C) Representation of states in Parliament
Explanation: Amendments affecting federal structure (like representation of states) require ratification by at least half the states.
30. The 24th Amendment (1971) was important because:
A) It curtailed judicial review
B) It abolished Fundamental Rights
C) It affirmed Parliament’s power to amend any part of the Constitution
D) It banned political parties
Answer: C) It affirmed Parliament’s power to amend any part of the Constitution
Explanation: It declared that Parliament can amend any part, including Fundamental Rights.
31. The 42nd Amendment, 1976, is known as:
A) Mini Constitution
B) People’s Amendment
C) Emergency Amendment
D) Federal Amendment
Answer: A) Mini Constitution
Explanation: Due to its wide-ranging changes, it is often called the “Mini Constitution.”
32. Which Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
A) 44th Amendment
B) 61st Amendment
C) 52nd Amendment
D) 86th Amendment
Answer: B) 61st Amendment
Explanation: Passed in 1989, it lowered the voting age to 18 years.
33. The 86th Constitutional Amendment (2002) made which Right a Fundamental Right?
A) Right to Property
B) Right to Privacy
C) Right to Education
D) Right to Equality
Answer: C) Right to Education
Explanation: It inserted Article 21A making free and compulsory education a Fundamental Right.
34. The procedure for Constitutional Amendment is borrowed from:
A) USA
B) UK
C) Canada
D) South Africa
Answer: C) Canada
Explanation: The amendment procedure in India is partly rigid and partly flexible, borrowed from the Canadian Constitution.
35. Which Amendment restored the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and High Courts curtailed by the 42nd Amendment?
A) 44th Amendment
B) 43rd Amendment
C) 52nd Amendment
D) 62nd Amendment
Answer: B) 43rd Amendment
Explanation: The 43rd Amendment (1977) nullified many provisions of the 42nd Amendment, restoring judicial powers.
36. The Ninth Schedule was added by:
A) 1st Amendment
B) 4th Amendment
C) 7th Amendment
D) 9th Amendment
Answer: A) 1st Amendment
Explanation: The First Amendment (1951) added the Ninth Schedule to protect land reform laws from judicial review.
37. Which amendment delinked Right to Property from Fundamental Rights?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 43rd Amendment
C) 44th Amendment
D) 46th Amendment
Answer: C) 44th Amendment
Explanation: It removed Right to Property from Fundamental Rights and made it a legal right under Article 300A.
38. Which Amendment introduced Anti-defection Law?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 52nd Amendment
D) 61st Amendment
Answer: C) 52nd Amendment
Explanation: Passed in 1985, it added the Tenth Schedule (anti-defection law).
39. Which Amendment abolished Privy Purses of former princes?
A) 24th Amendment
B) 26th Amendment
C) 31st Amendment
D) 36th Amendment
Answer: B) 26th Amendment
Explanation: The 26th Amendment (1971) abolished Privy Purses and royal privileges.
40. Which Amendment made Sikkim a state of India?
A) 35th Amendment
B) 36th Amendment
C) 37th Amendment
D) 38th Amendment
Answer: B) 36th Amendment
Explanation: In 1975, Sikkim was made the 22nd state of India by the 36th Amendment.
41. Which Amendment is related to Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
A) 95th Amendment
B) 97th Amendment
C) 101st Amendment
D) 103rd Amendment
Answer: C) 101st Amendment
Explanation: The 101st Amendment (2016) introduced GST in India.
42. Which Amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions?
A) 72nd Amendment
B) 73rd Amendment
C) 74th Amendment
D) 75th Amendment
Answer: B) 73rd Amendment
Explanation: The 73rd Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj.
43. Which Amendment gave constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities)?
A) 72nd Amendment
B) 73rd Amendment
C) 74th Amendment
D) 75th Amendment
Answer: C) 74th Amendment
Explanation: The 74th Amendment (1992) gave constitutional recognition to municipalities.
44. Which Amendment introduced the 10% reservation for EWS (Economically Weaker Sections)?
A) 98th Amendment
B) 100th Amendment
C) 101st Amendment
D) 103rd Amendment
Answer: D) 103rd Amendment
Explanation: The 103rd Amendment (2019) introduced 10% reservation for EWS in education and jobs.
45. Which Amendment is related to Nagaland Statehood?
A) 12th Amendment
B) 13th Amendment
C) 14th Amendment
D) 16th Amendment
Answer: B) 13th Amendment
Explanation: The 13th Amendment (1962) created Nagaland as a state with special provisions (Article 371A).
46. Which Amendment extended reservation of seats in legislatures for SCs and STs for 10 years?
A) 23rd Amendment
B) 24th Amendment
C) 25th Amendment
D) 26th Amendment
Answer: A) 23rd Amendment
Explanation: Reservation of seats and special representation was extended for SCs and STs.
47. Which Amendment reduced voting age from 21 to 18?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 61st Amendment
D) 63rd Amendment
Answer: C) 61st Amendment
Explanation: Voting age reduced to 18 years in 1989.
48. Which Amendment incorporated Goa, Daman, and Diu into India?
A) 10th Amendment
B) 12th Amendment
C) 13th Amendment
D) 14th Amendment
Answer: B) 12th Amendment
Explanation: In 1962, the 12th Amendment incorporated Goa, Daman, and Diu into India.
49. Which Amendment created Telangana state?
A) 96th Amendment
B) 99th Amendment
C) 100th Amendment
D) 101st Amendment
Answer: B) 99th Amendment
Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 (99th Amendment) led to the creation of Telangana.
50. Which Amendment is related to Cooperative Societies?
A) 95th Amendment
B) 96th Amendment
C) 97th Amendment
D) 98th Amendment
Answer: C) 97th Amendment
Explanation: The 97th Amendment (2011) gave constitutional status to cooperative societies.
51. The Constitution (52nd Amendment) Act, 1985 is related to:
A) Anti-Defection Law
B) Panchayati Raj
C) Fundamental Duties
D) National Emergency
Answer: A) Anti-Defection Law
Explanation: The 52nd Amendment inserted the Tenth Schedule to curb political defections.
52. Which Article provides the procedure for amendment of the Constitution?
A) Article 352
B) Article 368
C) Article 370
D) Article 356
Answer: B) Article 368
Explanation: Article 368 specifically deals with the power and procedure to amend the Constitution.
53. The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 is related to:
A) Urban local bodies
B) Panchayati Raj
C) Anti-Defection
D) GST
Answer: B) Panchayati Raj
Explanation: The 73rd Amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions.
54. The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992 deals with:
A) Urban local bodies
B) Anti-Defection
C) Fundamental Rights
D) Directive Principles
Answer: A) Urban local bodies
Explanation: The 74th Amendment gave constitutional status to municipalities.
55. Which amendment reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
A) 44th Amendment
B) 61st Amendment
C) 42nd Amendment
D) 86th Amendment
Answer: B) 61st Amendment
Explanation: The 61st Amendment, 1989 lowered the voting age to 18 years.
56. Which amendment is also called the “Right to Education Amendment”?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 73rd Amendment
C) 86th Amendment
D) 97th Amendment
Answer: C) 86th Amendment
Explanation: The 86th Amendment made education a Fundamental Right for children (6–14 years).
57. The 97th Constitutional Amendment, 2011 is related to:
A) Anti-Defection
B) GST
C) Co-operative societies
D) Right to Information
Answer: C) Co-operative societies
Explanation: It granted constitutional status to co-operative societies.
58. The 101st Constitutional Amendment is related to:
A) RTI Act
B) Panchayati Raj
C) GST
D) Lokpal
Answer: C) GST
Explanation: The 101st Amendment, 2016 introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
59. The 44th Constitutional Amendment restored many provisions that were diluted by:
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 52nd Amendment
C) 61st Amendment
D) 73rd Amendment
Answer: A) 42nd Amendment
Explanation: The 44th Amendment, 1978 restored checks on emergency powers removed by the 42nd.
60. Which amendment inserted the words “Socialist” and “Secular” in the Preamble?
A) 1st Amendment
B) 42nd Amendment
C) 44th Amendment
D) 86th Amendment
Answer: B) 42nd Amendment
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment, 1976 amended the Preamble.
61. The 69th Constitutional Amendment gave special status to:
A) Sikkim
B) Delhi
C) Mizoram
D) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: B) Delhi
Explanation: It provided Delhi with the special status of National Capital Territory.
62. The 100th Constitutional Amendment is related to:
A) Panchayati Raj
B) Indo-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement
C) GST
D) Co-operative societies
Answer: B) Indo-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement
Explanation: It ratified the 1974 agreement with Bangladesh.
63. The 91st Amendment, 2003 is associated with:
A) Anti-Defection and size of Council of Ministers
B) Panchayati Raj
C) Voting age
D) Right to Education
Answer: A) Anti-Defection and size of Council of Ministers
Explanation: It limited Council of Ministers to 15% of the strength of the legislature.
64. The 93rd Constitutional Amendment provided reservation for:
A) SC/ST in Parliament
B) OBCs in private educational institutions
C) Women in Panchayats
D) Minorities in Lok Sabha
Answer: B) OBCs in private educational institutions
Explanation: It allowed 27% OBC reservation in private unaided educational institutions.
65. The 36th Constitutional Amendment made which state a part of India?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Sikkim
C) Goa
D) Mizoram
Answer: B) Sikkim
Explanation: The 36th Amendment, 1975 made Sikkim the 22nd state of India.
66. Which amendment inserted Fundamental Duties?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 73rd Amendment
D) 97th Amendment
Answer: A) 42nd Amendment
Explanation: It inserted Article 51A (Fundamental Duties).
67. The First Constitutional Amendment was made in:
A) 1950
B) 1951
C) 1952
D) 1955
Answer: B) 1951
Explanation: The first amendment in 1951 restricted freedom of speech and added Article 31A and 31B.
68. Which amendment abolished Privy Purses?
A) 24th Amendment
B) 26th Amendment
C) 36th Amendment
D) 42nd Amendment
Answer: B) 26th Amendment
Explanation: The 26th Amendment, 1971 abolished the Privy Purses of former rulers.
69. Which amendment provided for the disqualification of MPs and MLAs on grounds of defection?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 52nd Amendment
C) 61st Amendment
D) 91st Amendment
Answer: B) 52nd Amendment
Explanation: The 52nd Amendment introduced the Anti-Defection Law.
70. The 43rd Amendment restored the power of judicial review curtailed by:
A) 24th Amendment
B) 42nd Amendment
C) 44th Amendment
D) 46th Amendment
Answer: B) 42nd Amendment
Explanation: The 43rd Amendment, 1977 restored judicial review powers.
71. Which amendment gave constitutional status to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?
A) 65th Amendment
B) 89th Amendment
C) 102nd Amendment
D) 104th Amendment
Answer: A) 65th Amendment
Explanation: The 65th Amendment, 1990 established the National Commission for SCs and STs.
72. Which amendment separated the National Commission for SCs and STs?
A) 89th Amendment
B) 65th Amendment
C) 97th Amendment
D) 102nd Amendment
Answer: A) 89th Amendment
Explanation: The 89th Amendment, 2003 bifurcated the commission into NCSC and NCST.
73. The 86th Constitutional Amendment made elementary education a Fundamental Right under:
A) Article 14A
B) Article 21A
C) Article 19(1)
D) Article 45
Answer: B) Article 21A
Explanation: The amendment inserted Article 21A to provide free and compulsory education.
74. Which Constitutional Amendment reduced the term of Lok Sabha and State Assemblies during Emergency from 6 years back to 5 years?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 43rd Amendment
C) 44th Amendment
D) 52nd Amendment
Answer: C) 44th Amendment
Explanation: It restored the normal term of Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.
75. Which amendment removed the Right to Property from Fundamental Rights?
A) 24th Amendment
B) 42nd Amendment
C) 44th Amendment
D) 52nd Amendment
Answer: C) 44th Amendment
Explanation: The 44th Amendment, 1978 removed Right to Property from Part III and made it a legal right under Article 300A.
76. The 24th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1971 gave the Parliament power to amend:
A) Only Fundamental Rights
B) Any part of the Constitution including Fundamental Rights
C) Only Preamble
D) Only DPSPs
Answer: B) Any part of the Constitution including Fundamental Rights
Explanation: The 24th Amendment clarified Parliament’s power to amend any provision of the Constitution.
77. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment is often called the:
A) Judicial Amendment
B) Mini-Constitution
C) Fundamental Rights Amendment
D) Panchayati Raj Amendment
Answer: B) Mini-Constitution
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment, 1976 brought about the most comprehensive changes in the Constitution.
78. The 44th Constitutional Amendment provided that National Emergency can be proclaimed only on the ground of:
A) War and external aggression
B) Armed rebellion
C) Both (A) and (B)
D) Internal disturbance
Answer: C) Both (A) and (B)
Explanation: It replaced “internal disturbance” with “armed rebellion” as a ground.
79. Which amendment provided reservation of one-third seats for women in Panchayati Raj institutions?
A) 61st Amendment
B) 73rd Amendment
C) 74th Amendment
D) 97th Amendment
Answer: B) 73rd Amendment
Explanation: The 73rd Amendment, 1992 reserved one-third of Panchayat seats for women.
80. Which Constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from Fundamental Rights?
A) 24th Amendment
B) 42nd Amendment
C) 44th Amendment
D) 52nd Amendment
Answer: C) 44th Amendment
Explanation: Right to Property was shifted to Article 300A as a legal right.
81. The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2020 abolished:
A) Anglo-Indian reservation in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
B) SC reservation in legislatures
C) OBC reservation in Parliament
D) Women reservation in Panchayati Raj
Answer: A) Anglo-Indian reservation in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
Explanation: The 104th Amendment discontinued reserved seats for Anglo-Indians.
82. Which Constitutional Amendment made Delhi the National Capital Territory with an Assembly?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 69th Amendment
D) 86th Amendment
Answer: C) 69th Amendment
Explanation: It gave Delhi the status of NCT with Legislative Assembly and Council of Ministers.
83. The First Amendment curtailed the Right to:
A) Freedom of Religion
B) Equality
C) Freedom of Speech and Expression
D) Constitutional Remedies
Answer: C) Freedom of Speech and Expression
Explanation: It introduced restrictions on freedom of speech under Article 19.
84. Which amendment gave constitutional recognition to cooperatives?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 73rd Amendment
C) 86th Amendment
D) 97th Amendment
Answer: D) 97th Amendment
Explanation: The 97th Amendment gave constitutional status to cooperative societies.
85. The 43rd Amendment Act, 1977 restored the jurisdiction of:
A) President
B) High Courts and Supreme Court
C) Governors
D) Parliament
Answer: B) High Courts and Supreme Court
Explanation: It restored judicial review curtailed by the 42nd Amendment.
86. The Ninth Schedule was added by:
A) First Amendment
B) 24th Amendment
C) 42nd Amendment
D) 44th Amendment
Answer: A) First Amendment
Explanation: The First Amendment added the Ninth Schedule to protect land reform laws from judicial review.
87. Which Constitutional Amendment is related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
A) 97th Amendment
B) 100th Amendment
C) 101st Amendment
D) 104th Amendment
Answer: C) 101st Amendment
Explanation: The 101st Amendment, 2016 introduced GST in India.
88. The 86th Constitutional Amendment inserted which Article?
A) 21A
B) 32A
C) 39A
D) 51A
Answer: A) 21A
Explanation: It made free and compulsory education for children a Fundamental Right.
89. The Constitution (126th Amendment Bill), 2019 lapsed because:
A) It was rejected by Parliament
B) It was not ratified by States
C) The 104th Amendment was passed instead
D) The President withheld assent
Answer: C) The 104th Amendment was passed instead
Explanation: The 126th Bill sought extension of SC/ST reservation but Anglo-Indian reservation was abolished by 104th.
90. Which amendment reduced the power of judicial review of High Courts and Supreme Court?
A) 24th Amendment
B) 39th Amendment
C) 42nd Amendment
D) 44th Amendment
Answer: C) 42nd Amendment
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment curtailed judicial review powers.
91. The 61st Amendment, 1989 lowered the voting age to 18 years under which Article?
A) Article 325
B) Article 326
C) Article 324
D) Article 327
Answer: B) Article 326
Explanation: It amended Article 326 to reduce the voting age from 21 to 18.
92. Which Amendment provided for the establishment of the Interstate Council?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 86th Amendment
D) None of the above
Answer: A) 42nd Amendment
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment added Article 263 to provide for the Interstate Council.
93. Which amendment curtailed the power of the President to proclaim emergency?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 52nd Amendment
D) 73rd Amendment
Answer: B) 44th Amendment
Explanation: It required written advice of the Cabinet for Emergency proclamation.
94. Which Constitutional Amendment provided for the disqualification of MPs on the ground of defection?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 52nd Amendment
C) 61st Amendment
D) 91st Amendment
Answer: B) 52nd Amendment
Explanation: The 52nd Amendment, 1985 inserted the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law).
95. The 91st Constitutional Amendment dealt with:
A) Anti-Defection and size of Council of Ministers
B) Fundamental Duties
C) Voting age
D) GST
Answer: A) Anti-Defection and size of Council of Ministers
Explanation: It limited the size of the Council of Ministers to 15% of the legislature’s strength.
96. Which amendment made Sikkim a state of India?
A) 35th Amendment
B) 36th Amendment
C) 37th Amendment
D) 38th Amendment
Answer: B) 36th Amendment
Explanation: The 36th Amendment, 1975 made Sikkim the 22nd state of India.
97. The amendment which inserted Part IX (Panchayats) in the Constitution is:
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 52nd Amendment
C) 73rd Amendment
D) 74th Amendment
Answer: C) 73rd Amendment
Explanation: The 73rd Amendment inserted Part IX for Panchayati Raj.
98. The amendment which inserted Part IX-A (Municipalities) is:
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 52nd Amendment
C) 73rd Amendment
D) 74th Amendment
Answer: D) 74th Amendment
Explanation: The 74th Amendment inserted Part IX-A for municipalities.
99. The 105th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2021 restored power of States to identify:
A) Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
B) Other Backward Classes (OBCs)
C) Minorities
D) Scheduled Tribes
Answer: B) Other Backward Classes (OBCs)
Explanation: It restored States’ power to identify OBCs after the Supreme Court’s judgment in 2021.
100. The maximum number of Amendments made to the Indian Constitution till 2025 is:
A) 103
B) 104
C) 105
D) 110
Answer: C) 105
Explanation: As of 2025, the Constitution has been amended 105 times, the last being the 105th Amendment (2021)