Salient Features of the Indian Constitution Quiz
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What is the significance of the 42nd Amendment Act (1976) in the Indian Constitution?

  • It had no significant impact on the Constitution.
  • It made substantial changes to various parts of the Constitution. (correct)
  • It upheld the basic structure of the Constitution.
  • It borrowed features from other Constitutions of the world.

    • Which Supreme Court case ruled that the constituent power of Parliament does not enable it to alter the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution?

  • Indira Gandhi vs. Raj Narain case (1975)
  • S. R. Bommai case (1994)
  • Minerva Mills case (1980)
  • Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) (correct)

    • What distinguishes the Indian Constitution from the Constitutions of other countries?

  • It allows Parliament to alter the ‘basic structure’ at any time.
  • It has been amended more times than any other Constitution.
  • It does not have any original features.
  • It has several salient features borrowed from other Constitutions. (correct)

    • Which Amendments are known for bringing substantial changes to the Indian Constitution?

    <p>7th, 42nd, 44th, 73rd, 74th, 97th and 101st Amendments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was ruled by the Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)?

    <p>Parliament cannot alter the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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