What is/are the major change/s made through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?
It added Part IX to the Constitution, dealing with the Panchayati Raj system.
It introduced the Eleventh Schedule, which lists 29 subjects under the purview of Panchayats.
It mandated the reservation of seats for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Panchayati Raj institutions.
Consider the following statements regarding the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act:
It restored the powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts to conduct judicial review of laws.
It removed the right to property as a Fundamental Right and placed it under Article 300A.
It abolished the provision for a joint sitting of Parliament for constitutional amendment bills.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the types of majority required in Parliament:
An effective majority refers to a majority of the total membership of the House, excluding vacant seats.
A special majority under Article 368 requires a majority of the total membership of each House and a two-thirds majority of members present and voting.
A simple majority is required for the approval of a national emergency under Article 352.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Anti-Defection Law under the 52nd Constitutional Amendment:
A member of a political party can be disqualified for voting against the party’s direction without prior permission, unless condoned within 15 days.
The decision of the presiding officer regarding disqualification is final and cannot be challenged in court.
The 91st Amendment removed the exemption for disqualification in case of a split in the party.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act:
It added the words "Socialist," "Secular," and "Integrity" to the Preamble of the Constitution.
It increased 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?
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the procedure for amending the Indian Constitution under Article 368.
A constitutional amendment bill can be initiated in either House of Parliament but not in state legislatures.
A joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament can be held to resolve disagreements over a constitutional amendment bill.
The President can withhold assent to a constitutional amendment bill after its passage by Parliament.