Topic: Amendment Process (20 Questions)

    Consider the following subjects under the Constitution of India:

    • I.List I-Union List, in the Seventh Schedule
    • II.Extent of the executive power of a State
    • III.Conditions of the Governor's office

    For a constitutional amendment with respect to which of the above, ratification by the Legislatures of not less than one-half of the States is required before presenting the bill to the President of India for assent?

    Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India?

    • 1.Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.
    • 2.Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.
    • 3.Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution.

    Select the answer using the code given below:

    As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of:

    • 1.Addition
    • 2.Variation
    • 3.Repeal

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?

    • 1.Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
    • 2.A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
    • 3.The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.
    • 4.Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.

    Select the answer using the code given below:

    Consider the following statements regarding ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam':

    • 1.Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha.
    • 2.This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act.
    • 3.There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    2023

    In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights?

    2023

    Consider the following statements:
    * Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance of efficiency of administration.
    * Statement-II: Article 335 of the Constitution of India defines the term 'efficiency of administration'.
    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    2023

    Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day :
    Statement-I : The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.
    Statement-II : On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India.
    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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