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

1. An amendment bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament by a private member without the prior permission of the President.

2. In case of a deadlock between the two Houses over a constitutional amendment bill, a joint sitting of both Houses can be convened to resolve the disagreement.

3. The President is constitutionally obligated to give assent to a constitutional amendment bill passed by Parliament.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Which amongst the following Amendments of the Indian Constitution led to the inclusion of a New Article 21-A that made free and compulsory education to all children of 6-14 years of age as a Fundamental Right?

Article 368 of the Constitution of India governs amendments. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. That can be effected by Parliament of india by a prescribed 'special majority'.
2. That require, in addition to 'special majority', ratification by at least one half of the State Legislatures.
3. That can be effected by Parliament of India by a 'simple majority'.

Consider the following statements regarding the 104th and 105th Constitutional Amendments:

1. The 104th Amendment extended the reservation for SC/STs in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures until January 2030.

2. The 105th Amendment restored the States’ power to prepare a list of socially and educationally backward classes.

3. The 105th Amendment was passed in the Rajya Sabha before the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 103rd Constitutional Amendment (2019):

1. The 103rd Amendment provides for 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in educational institutions, except minority institutions.

2. The amendment was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Thawar Chand Gehlot.

3. The Kerala government appointed a two-member committee to study the implementation of EWS reservation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 102nd Constitutional Amendment (2018):

1. The 102nd Amendment introduced Article 342A, empowering the President to specify socially and educationally backward classes.

2. It amended Article 338 to include provisions for the National Commission for Backward Classes.

3. The amendment was passed in the Rajya Sabha before the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 101st Constitutional Amendment (GST):

1. The 101st Amendment empowers both Parliament and State Legislatures to levy GST under Article 246A.

2. The GST Council, established under Article 279A, includes representatives from both the Union and the States.

3. The amendment repealed Article 268A to remove the Union’s exclusive power to levy service tax.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 97th Constitutional Amendment (2012):

1. The annual general body meeting of a co-operative society must be convened within six months of the close of the financial year, as per provisions made by the State Legislature.

2. Every co-operative society must file returns, including an audited statement of accounts, within six months of the financial year’s close.

3. The State Legislature has the authority to determine the number of board members, which cannot exceed 21, as per Article 243ZJ.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 106th Constitutional Amendment (2023)?

i. The 106th Amendment is also known as the Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam.

ii. It was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Arjun Ram Meghwal.

iii. The amendment provides for 50% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 103rd Constitutional Amendment (2019)?

i. The 103rd Amendment was introduced as the 124th Amendment Bill by Thawar Chand Gehlot.

ii. The amendment applies to admissions in minority educational institutions.

iii. The 103rd Amendment came into force on 14 January 2019.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 102nd Constitutional Amendment (2018)?

i. The 102nd Amendment introduced Article 338B, establishing the National Commission for Backward Classes.

ii. The 123rd Amendment Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Thawar Chand Gehlot.

iii. The 102nd Amendment came into force before the 103rd Amendment.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 101st Constitutional Amendment (GST)?

i. The GST Bill was signed by President Pranab Mukherjee on 8 September 2016.

ii. The 101st Amendment amended Articles 248 to 286, among others, to facilitate GST implementation.

iii. Compensation to States for revenue loss due to GST was provided for a period of three years.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 97th Constitutional Amendment (2012)?

i. The right to form co-operative societies was made a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(c). ii. The term of office for elected board members of a co-operative society is 7 years. iii. The board of a co-operative society cannot be superseded for more than six months unless there is government financial involvement.

Consider the following statements regarding the 104th and 106th Constitutional Amendments:

1. The 104th Amendment extended the reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures until January 2030.

2. The 106th Amendment, also known as the Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam, provides for 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

3. The 104th Amendment abolished the reservation for Anglo-Indian representatives in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures.

4. The 106th Amendment was introduced in the Rajya Sabha before the Lok Sabha.

Consider the following statements regarding the 103rd Constitutional Amendment (2019):

1. The 103rd Amendment amended Articles 15 and 16 to provide for 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

2. The reservation under Article 16(6) applies to government appointments and falls within the ambit of equality of opportunity.

3. Gujarat was the first state to implement the 10% EWS reservation.

4. The 103rd Amendment received presidential assent on 12 January 2019.

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Consider the following statements regarding the 101st Constitutional Amendment (GST):

1. The 101st Amendment introduced Article 246A, empowering both Parliament and State Legislatures to levy GST.

2. Article 268A was repealed to facilitate the introduction of integrated GST on inter-state transactions.

3. The GST Council was established under Article 279A by a Presidential Order.

4. The 101st Amendment was passed by the Lok Sabha before the Rajya Sabha.

Consider the following statements regarding the 97th Constitutional Amendment (2012):

1. The 97th Amendment added Part IX-B to the Constitution, titled “The Co-operative Societies.”

2. Article 43B promotes voluntary formation, democratic control, and professional management of co-operative societies.

3. The maximum number of board members in a co-operative society, as per Article 243ZJ, is 25.

4. Co-opted members of a co-operative society’s board have the right to vote in elections.

Consider the following statements regarding the 91st Constitutional Amendment (2003):

1. The 91st Amendment amended Articles 75 and 164 to limit the size of the Council of Ministers.

2. It introduced Article 361B, which disqualifies a member of a House from holding any remunerative political post.

3. The 91st Amendment modified the 10th Schedule to disqualify members who do not join a merger of political parties.

4. The 91st Amendment came into force on 1 January 2003.

Which of the following statement(s) about the board of directors of cooperative societies under the 97th Amendment is/are true?

1. The maximum number of board members of a cooperative society is capped at 21 under Article 243ZJ.

2. Co-opted members of the board have the right to vote in elections of the cooperative society.

3. The term of office for elected board members is 5 years from the date of election.

4. The State Legislature reserves one seat for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes and two seats for women on the board.

Which of the following statement(s) about the 97th Constitutional Amendment is/are true?

1. The 97th Amendment added the right to form cooperative societies as a fundamental right under Article 19(c).

2. It introduced Part IX-B, which includes Articles 243ZH to 243ZT, related to cooperative societies.

3. The 97th Amendment was passed by the Lok Sabha on 27 December 2012.

4. Article 43B promotes voluntary formation, democratic control, and professional management of cooperative societies.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 91st Constitutional Amendment.

1. The 91st Amendment to the Indian Constitution, passed in 2003, amended the 10th Schedule to strengthen provisions against defection by disqualifying members who do not join a merger of political parties.

2. The 91st Amendment added Article 361B to the Constitution and amended Articles 75 and 164.

3. The 91st Amendment received Presidential assent on 1 January 2003.

4. The 91st Amendment introduced provisions for cooperative societies.

Consider the following statements regarding the 104th and 106th Constitutional Amendments.

1. The 104th Amendment abolished reservations for Anglo-Indian representatives in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures.

2. The 106th Amendment, also known as the Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam, ensures 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies.

3. The 104th Amendment extended reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes until January 2025.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 102nd and 103rd Constitutional Amendments.

1. The 102nd Amendment introduced Article 342A, allowing the President to specify socially and educationally backward classes.

2. The 103rd Amendment provides 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in educational institutions and government jobs.

3. The 102nd Amendment was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Ravi Shankar Prasad.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 101st Constitutional Amendment (GST).

1. Article 279A was added to establish the GST Council.

2. The amendment repealed Article 268A to streamline GST implementation.

3. The GST Bill was signed by the President on 1 July 2017.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding cooperative societies under the 97th Amendment.

1. The board of a cooperative society can be superseded for up to six months in case of persistent default or negligence.

2. The State Legislature has no role in determining the number of board members of a cooperative society.

3. Members of a cooperative society have the right to access its books, information, and accounts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 91st and 97th Constitutional Amendments.

1. The 91st Amendment added Article 361B to the Constitution.

2. The 97th Amendment made the right to form cooperative societies a fundamental right under Article 19(c).

3. The 91st Amendment allows disqualification of members who join a political party merger.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 106th Constitutional Amendment?

i. The 106th Amendment is also known as the Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam.

ii. It ensures 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and the Delhi Legislative Assembly.

iii. The 106th Amendment was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Thawar Chand Gehlot.

iv. The amendment received Presidential assent on 28 September 2023.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 104th and 105th Constitutional Amendments?

i. The 104th Amendment extended reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures until January 2030.

ii. The 105th Amendment restored the States’ right to prepare a list of socially and economically backward classes.

iii. The 104th Amendment abolished reservations for Anglo-Indian representatives in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures.

iv. The 105th Amendment was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 12 December 2019.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding offences and penalties under the 97th Amendment for cooperative societies?

i. Wilfully making a false return or furnishing false information by a cooperative society is an offence.

ii. Failure to hand over custody of books, accounts, or other property by an officer is considered an offence.

iii. The State Legislature has no authority to define offences or penalties for cooperative societies.

iv. Adopting corrupt practices during elections of cooperative society board members is an offence.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 102nd and 103rd Constitutional Amendments?

i. The 102nd Amendment introduced Article 338B, establishing the National Commission for Backward Classes.

ii. The 103rd Amendment provides for 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections under Articles 15(6) and 16(6).

iii. The 102nd Amendment was passed in the Lok Sabha on 10 April 2017 and received Presidential assent on 12 January 2019.

iv. The first state to implement the 103rd Amendment’s reservation for economically backward classes was Gujarat.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 101st Constitutional Amendment (GST)?

i. The 101st Amendment empowered both Parliament and State Legislatures to enact laws for levying GST simultaneously.

ii. Article 268A was repealed by the 101st Amendment.

iii. The GST Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 3 August 2016 and by the Lok Sabha on 8 August 2016.

iv. The GST Council was established under Article 246A.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the election and management of cooperative societies under the 97th Amendment. i. Elections for the board of a cooperative society must be conducted before the expiry of the current board’s term.

ii. Functional directors of a cooperative society are included in the 21-member board limit.

iii. The administrator appointed during the supersession of a board must arrange elections within six months.

iv. The State Legislature has no role in the conduct of elections for cooperative society boards.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the anti-defection law and cooperative societies.

i. The 91st Amendment amended Articles 75 and 164, and added Article 361B to the Constitution.

ii. The 97th Amendment mandates that cooperative societies file returns within six months of the financial year, including an audited statement of accounts. i

ii. The 52nd Amendment (1985) allowed members who did not join a party merger to avoid disqualification under the anti-defection law.

iv. The 97th Amendment allows the supersession of a cooperative society’s board even if there is no government shareholding or financial assistance.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 97th Amendment and cooperative societies.

i. Part IX-B of the Constitution, added by the 97th Amendment, includes Articles 243 ZH to 243 ZT.

ii. The annual general body meeting of cooperative societies must be held within three months of the financial year’s end.

iii. The State Legislature may provide for cooperative education and training for members.

iv. A cooperative society’s board can be superseded for up to one year in case of persistent default.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the provisions of cooperative societies under the 97th Amendment.

i. The maximum number of board members of a cooperative society is 21, as per Article 243 ZJ.

ii. Co-opted members of a cooperative society board have the right to vote in elections of office bearers.

iii. The term of office for elected board members of a cooperative society is 5 years.

iv. The State Legislature determines the number of board members and reserves seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 91st and 97th Constitutional Amendments.

i. The 91st Amendment (2003) amended the 10th Schedule to disqualify members who stay away from a political party merger under the anti-defection law.

ii. The 97th Amendment (2012) added Article 43B to promote voluntary formation, democratic control, and professional management of cooperative societies.

iii. The 91st Amendment received Presidential assent on 12 January 2012. iv. The 97th Amendment inserted the right to form cooperative societies as a fundamental right under Article 19(c).

Consider the following statements about major Constitutional Amendments:

1. The 73rd Amendment Act added the Eleventh Schedule, which lists 29 subjects under the purview of Panchayats.

2. The 52nd Amendment Act initially designated the Supreme Court as the final authority to decide on disqualification due to defection.

3. 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.

4. 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:

1. 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.

2. It stipulated that for all states, the number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, shall not be less than 12.

3. A member disqualified on the ground of defection is also disqualified from being appointed as a minister.

4. 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:

1. 'Total membership', in the context of a special majority, refers to the effective strength of the House, excluding any existing vacancies.

2. Ratification of an amendment by a state legislature requires the bill to be passed by a simple majority of the members present and voting.

3. The 24th Amendment Act of 1971 made the President's assent to a constitutional amendment bill compulsory.

4. 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:

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

2. It transferred five subjects, including Education and Forests, from the State List to the Concurrent List.

3. It introduced Part IV-A (Fundamental Duties) and Part XIV-A (Tribunals) into the Constitution.

4. 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:

1. Admission or establishment of new states.

2. Provisions related to the Fifth and Sixth Schedules.

3. Amendment of Directive Principles of State Policy.

4. 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?

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?