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Amendment of the Constitution

3 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "Amendment of the Constitution". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

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  1. Consider the following Assertion and Reason:

    Consider the following Assertion and Reason:

    1. ABoth Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
    2. BBoth Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
    3. CAssertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.
    4. DAssertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    The 43rd Amendment (1977) rolled back several provisions the 42nd Amendment had inserted, so the Assertion is right. One of its central acts was repealing the articles that had curtailed the writ jurisdiction of the High Courts and the Supreme Court, restoring their power of judicial review, so the Reason is right too. Since that restoration is precisely how the 43rd reversed the 42nd, the Reason explains the Assertion.

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  2. As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any…

    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:

    1. A1 and 2 only
    2. B2 and 3 only
    3. C1 and 3 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D

    Article 368 of the Indian Constitution outlines the process for amending the Constitution. It grants Parliament the authority to amend any provision of the Constitution by way of: 1. Addition

    * Parliament can add new provisions or articles to the Constitution that were not originally included. This allows the Constitution to evolve by incorporating new concepts or requirements.

    * Example: The 93rd Amendment Act, 2005 added Article 15(5), which allows for reservations in educational institutions for backward classes. 2. Variation

    * Parliament has the power to modify or alter existing provisions of the Constitution. This means changes can be made to existing articles without removing them entirely.

    * Example: The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 altered several provisions, including changes to the Preamble and the relationship between the President and Parliament. 3. Repeal

    * Parliament can also repeal provisions of the Constitution, effectively removing them. This allows for the removal of outdated or irrelevant provisions.

    * Example: The 26th Amendment Act, 1971 abolished the privy purse that was being paid to former rulers of princely states. _Therefore, the correct answer is All of the above (1, 2, and 3)._

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  3. Consider the following statements: 1. A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation…

    Consider the following statements: 1. A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India. 2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent. 3. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting. Which of the statements given above are correct?

    1. A1 and 2 only
    2. B2 and 3 only
    3. C1 and 3 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    Statement 1 is incorrect. A Constitution Amendment Bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission from the President.

    Statement 2 is correct. The 24th Amendment of the Indian Constitution amended Article 368 to provide expressly that Parliament has the power to amend any provision of the Constitution and the President is obliged to give his/her assent.

    Statement 3 is also correct. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by a special majority in both houses and there is no provision for a joint sitting in case of disagreement.

    So, the second and third statements are correct.

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