Indian Constitution Amendments and Parliamentary Terms Quiz
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Which country's constitution was the primary inspiration for the amendment procedure in the Indian Constitution?

  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America
  • Japan
  • India's constitution is a unique synthesis of the amendment procedures from the UK and USA (correct)

    • Which of the following is a constitutional body in India?

  • Zonal Council
  • Inter-State Council (correct)
  • National Development Council (NDC)
  • NITI Aayog

    • Which of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution requires a special majority of Parliament and ratification by half of the state legislatures?

  • Amendments requiring a simple majority of Parliament
  • Amendments requiring a special majority of Parliament
  • Amendments requiring a special majority of Parliament and ratification by half of the state legislatures (correct)
  • All of the above

    • Which of the following is not an ideal mentioned in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

    <p>Equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key feature of secularism in the Indian context?

    <p>Separation of religion and state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which constitutional amendment is known as the 'Mini Constitution'?

    <p>The 42nd Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words is not mentioned in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?

    <p>Indians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The word 'Sovereign' mentioned in the Preamble implies that:

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is/are true?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Till now, the Preamble to the Constitution of India has been amended how many times?

    <p>Never</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which part of the Indian Constitution are the basic aims and objectives discussed?

    <p>Preamble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which among the following statements is incorrect?

    <p>Preamble has been amended only once in 1976.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the new duration of Lok Sabha's life as per the amendment?

    <p>10 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act come into force?

    <p>1976</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was restored to 5 years after amendments?

    <p>Life of Rajya Sabha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity was recognized as important by the 73rd Amendment Act 1993?

    <p>Local Self Govt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the subject matter of the 74th Amendment Act?

    <p>Municipalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which article is reservation in promotion to SC's & ST's permitted?

    <p>Article 16 (4-A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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