Consider the following statements about major Constitutional Amendments:
The 73rd Amendment Act added the Eleventh Schedule, which lists 29 subjects under the purview of Panchayats.
The 52nd Amendment Act initially designated the Supreme Court as the final authority to decide on disqualification due to defection.
The 86th Amendment Act introduced the fundamental duty for a parent or guardian to provide educational opportunities to their child between the ages of 6 and 14.
The 74th Amendment Act added Part IX-A to the Constitution, dealing with Municipalities.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, consider the following provisions:
It capped the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Union Council of Ministers at 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.
It stipulated that for all states, the number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, shall not be less than 12.
A member disqualified on the ground of defection is also disqualified from being appointed as a minister.
It strengthened the anti-defection law by removing the exception for splits involving one-third of the members of a legislature party.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the procedure for amending the Constitution:
'Total membership', in the context of a special majority, refers to the effective strength of the House, excluding any existing vacancies.
Ratification of an amendment by a state legislature requires the bill to be passed by a simple majority of the members present and voting.
The 24th Amendment Act of 1971 made the President's assent to a constitutional amendment bill compulsory.
There is no provision for a joint sitting of both Houses to resolve a deadlock over a constitutional amendment bill.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following changes brought about by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976:
It added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble.
It transferred five subjects, including Education and Forests, from the State List to the Concurrent List.
It introduced Part IV-A (Fundamental Duties) and Part XIV-A (Tribunals) into the Constitution.
It stipulated that the President can act only on the advice of the Cabinet.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following provisions of the Constitution:
Admission or establishment of new states.
Provisions related to the Fifth and Sixth Schedules.
Amendment of Directive Principles of State Policy.
Alteration of emoluments and privileges in the Second Schedule.
Which of the provisions listed above can be amended by a simple majority of Parliament and are not considered amendments under Article 368?
Statement 1: The Indian Constitution provides for a special body, similar to a Constitutional Convention in the USA, for the purpose of amending the Constitution.
Statement 2: The Constitution does not prescribe a time frame within which state legislatures must ratify or reject an amendment submitted to them.
Which of the following statements are true?