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Indian Polity MCQs Que. 91 to 100
Q. 91) which part of the Constitution deals with the amendment to the Constitution and it’s procedure?
A. Part XlX
B. Part XX
C. Part XXl
D. Part XXll
Ans : B. Part XX. Part XX (contains only one article, article 368) deals with powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure.
Q. 92) Parliament cannot amend the provisions which form the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution. This was ruled by the Supreme Court in
A. Kesavananda Bharati case (1973).
B. Minerva Mills case (1980)
C. Golakhnath case (1967)
D. Champakam Dorairanjan case (1951)
Ans : A. Kesavananda Bharati case (1973).
Q. 93) Consider the following statements regarding the procedure for the amendment of the Constitution under article 368
1. An amendment can be initiated only in Lok Sabha
2. The bill for constitution amendment require prior permission of president
3. The president can withhold his assent to the bill but cannot return the bill for reconsideration.
Select the correct answer using the code below
A. 1, 2
B. 2, 3
C. 3 only
D. None of the above
Ans : D. None of the above. The Constitution amendment bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament but not in the state legislatures. The bill does not require prior permission of the president. When the bill is presented to the president for his assent, he must give his assent to the bill. He can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor return the bill for reconsideration of the Parliament.
Q. 94) As per article 368, the constitution amendment bill must be passed in each House of parliament by a
A. Special majority by each house of parliament
B. Simple Majority by each house of parliament
C. Absolute Majority by each house of parliament
D. Special majority in Lok Sabha and agreed to it by simple majority by Rajya Sabha
Ans : A. Special majority by each house of parliament. Article 368 talks of two types of amendments, that is, by a special majority of Parliament and also through the ratification of half of the states by a simple majority. Special majority in article 368, a majority of the total membership of the House and a majority of two-thirds of the members of the House present and voting.
Q. 95) There are some provisions in the Constitution that can be amended by a simple majority of the two Houses of Parliament and are outside the scope of Article 368. These provisions include
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Use of English language in Parliament.
3. Admission or establishment of new states.
Select the correct answer using the code below
A. 1, 2
B. 2, 3
C. 3 only
D. None of the above
Ans : B. 2, 3.
Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy, can be amended by a special majority of the Parliament
Q. 96) Some provisions in the Constitution can be amended by a special majority of the Parliament and also require the consent of half of the state legislatures by a simple majority. These provisions are
1. Election of the President and its manner.
2. Extent of the executive power of the Union and the states.
3. Supreme Court and high courts.
4. Goods and Services Tax Council
Select the correct answer using the code below
A. 1, 2
B. 2, 3, 4
C. 3, 4
D. All of the above
Ans : D. All of the above
Q. 97) Find the incorrect statement
A. The Constitution amendment bill can be introduced by a minister and not by a private member
B. The power to initiate an amendment to the Constitution lies only with the Parliament.
C. The bill must be passed in each House of Parliament by a special majority.
D. There is no provision for holding a joint sitting of the two Houses of parliament for the purpose of deliberation and passage of the constitution amendment bill.
Ans : A. The bill can be introduced by a minister and not by a private member.
Q. 98) Which constitutional amendment act Conferred constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes
A. 99 Constitution amendment Act 2014
B. 100 Constitution amendment Act 2015
C. 101 Constitution amendment Act 2016
D. 102 Constitution amendment Act 2018
Ans : D. 102 Constitution amendment Act 2018
Q. 99) One Hundred and First Amendment Act, 2016 is related with
A. Goods and services tax
B. Advancement of economically weaker sections of citizens.
C. National Judicial Appointments Commission
D. Gave a constitutional status to co-operative societies
Ans : A. Goods and services tax
Q. 100) Which constitutional amendment reduced the voting rights from 21 years to 18 years?
A. Sixtieth Amendment Act, 1988
B. Sixty-Second Amendment Act, 1989
C. Sixty-Third Amendment Act, 1989
D. Sixty-First AmendmentmAct, 1989
Ans : D. Sixty-First Amendment Act, 1989