Consider the following statements regarding the 44th Constitutional Amendment:
It restored the powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts to conduct judicial review of ordinances.
It removed the right to property from the list of Fundamental Rights and placed it under Part XII.
It allowed the suspension of Fundamental Rights under Article 19 during a national emergency declared on any ground.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 42nd Constitutional Amendment:
It added the words "Socialist," "Secular," and "Integrity" to the Preamble of the Constitution.
It extended the tenure of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies from 5 to 6 years.
It introduced the concept of Fundamental Duties under Part IV-A of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the types of majority required for constitutional amendments:
Amendments to provisions related to the federal structure require a special majority in Parliament and ratification by at least half of the state legislatures.
A simple majority in Parliament is sufficient to amend provisions like the creation of new states or changes to the Fifth Schedule.
The term "special majority" refers to a majority of the total membership of each House, regardless of vacancies or absentees.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the procedure for amending the Indian Constitution:
A constitutional amendment bill can only be introduced in either House of Parliament and not in state legislatures.
The President can withhold assent to a constitutional amendment bill or return it for reconsideration.
In case of a deadlock between the two Houses of Parliament over a constitutional amendment bill, a joint sitting can be convened to resolve the issue.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding provisions amendable by a special majority of Parliament.
The Directive Principles of State Policy can be amended by a special majority of Parliament alone.
The representation of states in Parliament requires a special majority of Parliament and ratification by half of the state legislatures.
The number of puisne judges in the Supreme Court can be amended by a special majority of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the criticism of the amendment procedure.
The amendment procedure is criticized for being too similar to the ordinary legislative process, except for the special majority requirement.
The Constitution provides detailed guidelines on the time frame for state legislatures to ratify amendments.
The power to amend the Constitution lies exclusively with the Parliament, with no role for a special body like a Constitutional Convention.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the types of majority in the Indian Constitution.
An absolute majority refers to a majority of the total membership of the House, irrespective of vacancies or absentees.
A special majority is required for the impeachment of the President, which involves a two-thirds majority of the total membership of each House.
An effective majority is used for passing ordinary bills in Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the role of the President in constitutional amendments.
The President must give assent to a constitutional amendment bill, as mandated by the 24th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1971.
The President can initiate a constitutional amendment bill.
The President’s assent is required only for amendments that involve federal provisions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the amendment process under Article 368?
A constitutional amendment bill requires prior permission from the President before introduction in Parliament.
Each House of Parliament must pass the bill separately with a special majority.
The President’s assent is mandatory for a constitutional amendment bill to become an Act.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the amendment procedure in the Indian Constitution?
The power to amend the Constitution lies exclusively with the Parliament.
The President’s prior permission is required to introduce a constitutional amendment bill.
A constitutional amendment bill must be passed by a special majority in each House of Parliament separately.
Consider the following statements regarding the types of majority required in Parliament:
An effective majority is required for the removal of the Vice-President in the Rajya Sabha.
A special majority of two-thirds of the total membership of each House is required for the impeachment of the President.
A simple majority is sufficient for passing a Money Bill in Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973):
The Supreme Court ruled that Parliament cannot amend the basic structure of the Constitution.
The case overturned the 24th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1971.
The basic structure doctrine applies only to amendments made by a special majority of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the types of amendments in the Indian Constitution:
Amendments to provisions like the formation of new states can be made by a simple majority of Parliament.
Amendments to Fundamental Rights require a special majority of Parliament and ratification by half of the state legislatures.
The concept of amending the Constitution was borrowed from the Constitution of South Africa.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the amendment procedure under Article 368 of the Indian Constitution:
A constitutional amendment bill can be initiated in either House of Parliament but not in state legislatures.
The President can withhold assent to a constitutional amendment bill or return it for reconsideration.
In case of disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament, a joint sitting can be held to resolve the deadlock.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?