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?

tatement 1: The 86th Amendment Act added Article 21(A) to the Fundamental Rights and also inserted a new fundamental duty under Article 51(A)(k).
Statement 2: The same amendment modified Article 45 under the Directive Principles to provide for free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years.

Which of the following statements are true?

Statement 1: The impeachment of the President of India under Article 61 requires a special majority defined as two-thirds of the members present and voting in each House.
Statement 2: The removal of a Supreme Court judge requires a special majority defined as a majority of the total membership of each House and a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting.

Which of the following statements are true?

Statement 1: The 44th Amendment Act guaranteed that Fundamental Rights under Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended even during a National Emergency.
Statement 2: The 42nd Amendment Act moved the Right to Property from a Fundamental Right to a legal right under Article 300A.

Which of the following statements are true?

Statement 1: A constitutional amendment bill can be introduced by a private member, but only in the Lok Sabha.
Statement 2: If a bill seeks to amend provisions related to the Supreme Court, it must be ratified by the legislatures of half of the states by a simple majority.

Which of the following statements are true?

Consider the following statements regarding the Anti-Defection Law:

1. A nominated member of a House becomes disqualified if they join any political party within six months of taking their seat in the House.

2. The provision exempting disqualification on the ground of a 'split' by one-third of a legislature party's members was removed by the 91st Amendment Act.

3. The Supreme Court, in the Kihoto Hollohan case, ruled that the presiding officer's decision on disqualification is final and cannot be subjected to judicial review.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements concerning the 42nd and 44th Amendment Acts:

1. The 42nd Amendment Act empowered the President to declare a state of emergency in a specific part of India.

2. The 44th Amendment Act restored the provision for quorum in Parliament, which had been abolished by the 42nd Amendment Act.

3. The 42nd Amendment Act substituted the ground of 'internal disturbance' with 'armed rebellion' for the declaration of a National Emergency.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the criticisms of the amendment procedure of the Indian Constitution:

1. A major criticism is the absence of a provision for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament to resolve a deadlock over a constitutional amendment bill.

2. The Constitution clearly specifies that states cannot withdraw their approval for an amendment bill once it has been given.

3. The power to initiate a constitutional amendment is vested exclusively with the Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the types of constitutional amendments:

1. The procedure for amending Article 368 itself requires a special majority of the Parliament and ratification by at least half of the state legislatures.

2. The abolition or creation of legislative councils in states is considered an amendment under Article 368.

3. Amendments related to the formation of new states and the alteration of their boundaries do not fall under the purview of Article 368.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the President's role in the constitutional amendment process:

1. A bill for the amendment of the Constitution can be introduced in the Parliament only with the prior permission of the President.

2. The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978 made it obligatory for the President to give his/her assent to a constitutional amendment bill.

3. The President cannot return a constitutional amendment bill for the reconsideration of the Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the proclamation and approval of a National Emergency under Article 352.

1. After the 44th Amendment, the proclamation must be approved by Parliament within one month.

2. The approval by Parliament requires a special majority, defined as a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements related to the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts.

1. Both amendments were introduced and approved under the Prime Ministership of P.V. Narasimha Rao.

2. The 73rd Amendment added the Eleventh Schedule containing 29 subjects, while the 74th Amendment added the Twelfth Schedule containing 18 subjects.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Analyze the following statements concerning the amendment of the Indian Constitution.

1. Amendments under Article 368 can be initiated by either a minister or a private member.

2. The President can return a Constitutional Amendment Bill for reconsideration by the Parliament.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

With regard to the provisions of the 91st Amendment Act, consider the following statements.

1. The total number of ministers in a state, including the Chief Minister, cannot be less than 12, with no exceptions.

2. A member disqualified under the anti-defection law is also disqualified from being appointed as a minister.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding different types of majorities used in the Indian Parliament.

1. The removal of the Vice-President requires an effective majority of the Rajya Sabha, followed by a special majority in the Lok Sabha.

2. Disapproval of the continuance of a national emergency by the Lok Sabha requires only a simple majority.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Which of the following legislative actions require only a simple majority in the Parliament?

1. Abolition or creation of legislative councils in states.

2. Amendment of the Directive Principles of State Policy.

3. Approval of a proclamation of financial emergency.

4. Ratification of a federal amendment by a state legislature.

Select the correct option:

Identify the correct statements regarding the limitations and characteristics of the constitutional amendment procedure in India.

1. The Constitution provides for a special body like a Constitutional Convention for the purpose of amendments.

2. A strict time frame is prescribed for state legislatures to ratify an amendment bill.

3. The process of amendment, barring the special majority requirement, is largely similar to that of an ordinary legislative process.

4. The Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case held that the fundamental elements of the Constitution cannot be amended.

Select the correct option:

Which of the following constitutional changes were effectuated through the 86th Amendment Act?

1. It introduced Article 21A, making primary education a Fundamental Right.

2. It amended Article 45 to provide for early childhood care and education for children below the age of six.

3. It added a new Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(k) for parents or guardians.

4. It removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights.

Select the correct option:

Regarding the procedure for passing a Constitutional Amendment Bill, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.

2. Prior permission of the President is mandatory for its introduction.

3. In case of a deadlock between the two Houses, a joint sitting can be convened.

4. The President is obligated to give assent to the bill once it is duly passed by the Parliament.

Select the correct option:

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the changes introduced by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?

1. It added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble.

2. It made laws for implementing Directive Principles immune from challenge on the grounds of violating Fundamental Rights.

3. It transferred 'Forests' and 'Education' from the State List to the Union List.

4. It restored the provision for quorum in the Parliament and state legislatures.

Select the correct option:

With reference to the scope and nature of amendments under the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:

i. The process for amending the Constitution was borrowed from the South African Constitution.
ii. The power to initiate a constitutional amendment is vested exclusively in the Parliament.
iii. Amendments made by a simple majority of Parliament, such as the creation of new states, are not considered amendments under Article 368.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the various types of special majorities required in the Indian Parliament:

i. The impeachment of the President requires a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting in each House.
ii. The removal of a Supreme Court judge requires a majority of the total membership of the House and a two-thirds majority of members present and voting.
iii. A resolution for the creation of a new All-India Service requires a two-thirds majority of the total membership of the Rajya Sabha.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Analyze the following statements concerning the provisions for disqualification under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law):

i. A nominated member is disqualified if they join any political party within six months of taking their seat in the House.
ii. An independent member is disqualified if they join any political party at any point after their election.
iii. The provision exempting disqualification in case of a 'split' (one-third of members) was omitted by the 91st Amendment Act.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Regarding the key changes introduced by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978, consider the following:

i. It made it compulsory for the President to give assent to a constitutional amendment bill.
ii. It restored the original five-year term for the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
iii. It empowered the President to send back the advice of the Cabinet for reconsideration once.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the procedural requirements for a constitutional amendment bill affecting the federal structure of India, consider the following statements:

i. The bill must be passed by a special majority in both Houses of Parliament.
ii. It requires ratification by the legislatures of at least three-fourths of the states.
iii. The state legislatures must ratify the bill using a special majority.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which constitutional Amendament Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?

Read the following statements about the Anti-Defection Law.

1. A nominated member is disqualified if they join a political party within six months of taking their seat.

2. An independent member is disqualified if they join any political party after their election.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   

Consider the following statements:

1. A constitutional amendment bill can be passed by a joint sitting of both houses of Parliament.

2. The President must give his assent to a constitutional amendment bill.
   Which of the above statements is/are correct?
   

Consider the following statements about amending the federal provisions of the Constitution:

1. It requires a special majority of the Parliament.

2. It must be ratified by the legislatures of all the states.

3. The ratification by states requires a special majority in their legislatures.
   Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
   

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the amendment procedure of the Indian Constitution:

1. The consent of state legislatures is required for amendments affecting the federal structure of the Constitution.

2. The Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) established that the basic structure of the Constitution cannot be amended.

3. A constitutional amendment bill requires prior permission from the President before introduction in Parliament.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the types of majority in the Indian Parliament:

1. A simple majority is sufficient to pass ordinary bills and money bills.

2. An absolute majority is required for the impeachment of the President under Article 61.

3. A special majority is required to amend the Fundamental Rights of the Constitution.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act:

1. It introduced the Tenth Schedule, also known as the Anti-Defection Law.

2. It allows exemptions from disqualification in cases of mergers if two-thirds of the party members agree.

3. The decision of the presiding officer on defection cases is not subject to judicial review.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the proclamation of a national emergency under Article 352:

1. A national emergency requires parliamentary approval within one month by a special majority.

2. The six Fundamental Freedoms under Article 19 are automatically suspended during a national emergency.

3. The President can proclaim a national emergency without the written recommendation of the Cabinet.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act:

1. It added Part IX-A to the Constitution, dealing with municipalities.

2. It introduced the Twelfth Schedule, which lists 18 subjects under the powers of municipalities.

3. It mandated that all states must adopt a three-tier municipal system.

What is/are the major change/s made through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act?

1. It transferred five subjects, including education and forests, from the State List to the Concurrent List.

2. It abolished the quorum requirement in Parliament and state legislatures.

3. It curtailed the powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts regarding judicial review.

What is/are the major change/s made through the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act?

1. It restored the term of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies to 5 years.

2. It removed the right to property from the Fundamental Rights and added Article 300A.

3. It mandated that a national emergency can only be declared on the written recommendation of the Cabinet.

What is/are the major change/s made through the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act?

1. It limited the size of the Central Council of Ministers to 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.

2. It removed the exemption from disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law for splits in political parties.

3. It introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council.

What is/are the major change/s made through the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act?

1. It added Article 21A, making free and compulsory education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6 to 14.

2. It amended Article 45 to provide for early childhood care and education for children below 6 years.

3. It increased the number of Fundamental Duties to 12.

What is/are the major change/s made through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?

1. It added Part IX to the Constitution, dealing with the Panchayati Raj system.

2. It introduced the Eleventh Schedule, which lists 29 subjects under the purview of Panchayats.

3. 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:

1. It restored the powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts to conduct judicial review of laws.

2. It removed the right to property as a Fundamental Right and placed it under Article 300A.

3. 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:

1. An effective majority refers to a majority of the total membership of the House, excluding vacant seats.

2. 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.

3. 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:

1. A member of a political party can be disqualified for voting against the party’s direction without prior permission, unless condoned within 15 days.

2. The decision of the presiding officer regarding disqualification is final and cannot be challenged in court.

3. 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:

1. It added the words "Socialist," "Secular," and "Integrity" to the Preamble of the Constitution.

2. It increased the tenure of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies from 5 to 6 years.

3. 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.

1. A constitutional amendment bill can be initiated in either House of Parliament but not in state legislatures.

2. A joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament can be held to resolve disagreements over a constitutional amendment bill.

3. The President can withhold assent to a constitutional amendment bill after its passage by Parliament.

Consider the following statements regarding the 42nd Constitutional Amendment:

1. It added Articles 39A, 43A, and 48A to the Directive Principles of State Policy.

2. It empowered the Centre to deploy armed forces in states to address serious law and order situations.

3. It froze the number of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies based on the 1971 Census until 2001.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973):

1. It established that constitutional amendments cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution.

2. It upheld the 24th Constitutional Amendment, which made the President’s assent to amendment bills mandatory.

3. It ruled that Fundamental Rights cannot be amended under any circumstances.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments?

1. The 73rd Amendment added Part IX and the Eleventh Schedule, which includes 29 subjects related to Panchayats.

2. The 74th Amendment introduced Part IX-A and the Twelfth Schedule, which lists 18 subjects related to municipalities.

3. Both amendments were passed under the leadership of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Anti-Defection Law under the 52nd Constitutional Amendment?

1. A nominated member is disqualified if they join a political party after six months of taking their seat in the House.

2. The disqualification of a member for defection is decided by the presiding officer of the House, and this decision is final.

3. An independent member is disqualified if they join a political party after their election.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 44th Constitutional Amendment?

1. It restored the tenure of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies to 5 years from 6 years.

2. It introduced the term "Cabinet" in Article 352, requiring the President to act on the Cabinet’s written recommendation for proclaiming an emergency.

3. It allowed the suspension of Articles 20 and 21 during a national emergency.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 42nd Constitutional Amendment?

1. It transferred five subjects, including education and forests, from the State List to the Concurrent List.

2. It abolished the requirement of a quorum in Parliament and state legislatures.

3. It curtailed the power of the Supreme Court to decide election disputes involving the Prime Minister and Speaker.