Question 1

Which one of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution empowers the President to send back any matter for reconsideration by the Council of Ministers?

Accepted Answer

The 44th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, passed in 1978, granted the President the authority to return any advice from the Council of Ministers for reconsideration once. However, if the Council of Ministers re-submits the same advice to the President, the President is obligated to accept it.

Question 2

Which of the following Constitutional Amendments are related to raising the number of Members of Lok Sabha to be elected from the States?

Accepted Answer

The 7th Amendment Act of 1956 deals with the composition of the Lok Sabha and its adjustment after each census. The 31st Amendment Act of 1973 specifically focuses on increasing the maximum number of state representatives in the Lok Sabha from 500 to 525.

Question 3

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Amendments to the Constitution): A. The Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1991 B. The Constitution (Seventy-fifth Amendment) Act. 1994 C. The Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2000 D. The Constitution (Eighty-third Amendment) Act, 2000 List-II: 1. Establishment of state level Rent Tribunals 2. No reservations for Scheduled Castes in Panchayats in Arunachal Pradesh 3. Constitution of Panchayats in Villages or at other local level 4. Accepting the recommendations of the Tenth Finance Commission 5. According the status of National Capital Territory to Delhi Codes:

Accepted Answer

In this question, you are asked to match Amendments to the Constitution in List-I with their corresponding outcomes in List-II and choose the correct combination. The correct match is A-5 (The Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1991 - Delhi as National Capital Territory), B-1 (The Constitution (Seventy-fifth Amendment) Act, 1994 - Establishment of state level Rent Tribunals), C-4 (The Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2000 - Accepting the recommendations of the Tenth Finance Commission), D-2 (The Constitution (Eighty-third Amendment) Act, 2000 - No reservations for Scheduled Castes in Panchayats in Arunachal Pradesh). Therefore, the correct answer is option (a).

Question 4

Consider the following statements: An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by the: 1. Lok Sabha 2. Rajya Sabha 3. State Legislature 4. President Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

In India, the Constitution can be changed through an amendment initiated by the Parliament, as outlined in Article 368. The President's recommendation is not necessary for this process.

Question 5

Which of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the ratification of the legislature of not less than one-half of the states? 1. Election of the President 2. Representation of states in the Parliament 3. Lists in the 7th Schedule 4. Abolition of the Legislature Council in a State Codes:

Accepted Answer

In the Indian Constitution, certain matters can only be amended with the approval of at least half of the states' legislatures. These matters include the election of the President, the representation of states in Parliament, and the lists in the 7th Schedule. The correct option in this case is (a).

Regarding the abolition of Legislative Councils in states, Parliament has the authority to pass a law for their removal or creation based on a resolution passed by the state's Legislative Assembly. This resolution must be approved by a majority of the total Assembly membership and by at least two-thirds of the members present and voting.

Amendment Procedures — UPSC Previous Year Questions

Which one of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution empowers the President to send back any matter for reconsideration by the Council of Ministers?

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Amendment Procedures — UPSC Previous Year Questions

Which one of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution empowers the President to send back any matter for reconsideration by the Council of Ministers?

Year-wise Distribution

Sample Questions