Constitutional Schedules and Constitution Amendments (Part-2)

Total Questions: 13

1. Which of the following amendments is also known as 'Mini Constitution' of India? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 11.08.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) 7th Amendment
(b) 42nd Amendment
(c) 44th Amendment
(d) 74th Amendment

Correct Answer: (b) 42nd Amendment

Solution:The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 is one of the most significant amendments to the Indian Constitution. It is often referred to as the "Mini-Constitution" due to the extensive changes it made.

The 42nd Amendment Act, also known as the "Mini-Constitution," was enacted in 1976 during the Emergency period, significantly altering the Indian Constitution by adding words like "Socialist," "Secular," and "Integrity" to the Preamble and introducing fundamental duties

2. Fundamental duties were included in the Indian Constitution by which amendment? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 18.02.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) 25th Amendment
(b) 42nd Amendment
(c) 56th Amendment
(d) 14th Amendment

Correct Answer: (b) 42nd Amendment

Solution:10 fundamental duties were added by the 42nd Amendment act of 1976 and 1 more was added by the 86th CAA.

These are moral obligations on the part of citizens of the country and are non-justiciable. As of now, there are 11 fundamental duties included in Part IV(A) of the Indian Constitution.

3. Which right has been abolished by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 8.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Right to autonomy
(b) Right to Property
(c) Right to Equality
(d) Right to Religion

Correct Answer: (b) Right to Property

Solution:The 44th Amendment in 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights.

A new provision, Article 300-A, was added to the Constitution, which provided that "no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law".

4. What was the amendment made in the 52nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution made in 1985? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 18.02.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Sikkim was included as a state in the Republic of India.
(b) Amendment in union and state list regarding increase in tax
(c) Anti defection law was included.
(d) The words 'Socialist, Secular' were added to the Preamble of the Constitution.

Correct Answer: (c) Anti defection law was included.

Solution:The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1985 is famously known for introducing the Anti-Defection Law in India.

52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985

Enacted on: 15 February 1985
Prime Minister: Rajiv Gandhi
Purpose: To curb political defections by legislators.

Introduction of Anti-Defection Law:

Inserted Tenth Schedule into the Constitution.
Laid down grounds for disqualification of MPs and MLAs due to defection.

5. Under which of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India is defection to another party after election made illegal? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 6.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) 52nd
(b) 92nd
(c) 86th
(d) 61th

Correct Answer: (a) 52nd

Solution:Under the 52nd Amendment to the Constitution of India, is a defection to another political party after the receiving popular mandate on the symbol of a party is declared illegal.

6. Which amendment to the Constitution of India added a new subject in the Union List called 'taxes on services¹? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 20.04.2022 (Shift-III)]

(a) 88th
(b) 62nd
(c) 78th
(d) 56th

Correct Answer: (a) 88th

Solution:88th amendement to the Constitution of India added a new subject in the union list called 'taxes on services'. The division of powers between the Union and the States is in the seventh schedule. Seventh schedule contains three lists.

(1) Union list,

(2) State list

(3) Concurrent list.

7. What does the 103rd constitutional amendment deal with? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 1.03.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Economic reservation
(b) Women's Reservation
(c) Right to Education
(d) Right against exploitation

Correct Answer: (a) Economic reservation

Solution:The 103rd constitutional amendment introduced reservation on the basis of economic status.

It inserted Article 15 (6) and Article 16 (6) in the Constitution that allowed reservation for the economically backward in the unreserved category.

It was enacted to promote the welfare of the poor not covered by the 50% reservation policy for SCs, STs, and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC).

8. As per the Constitution Ninety-First Amendment Act, 2003, the total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers in a State cannot exceed_________ of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) 10%
(b) 25%
(c) 20%
(d) 15%

Correct Answer: (d) 15%

Solution:As per the Constitution ninety-first amendment act, 2003, the total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers in a State cannot exceed 15% of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State.

9. Which amendment restricted the size of Council of Minister to 15% of the total size of the house? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.08.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) 74th
(b) 91st
(c) 86th
(d) 61st

Correct Answer: (b) 91st

Solution:According to the 91st Amendment of the Indian constitution the size of the Council of Ministers is restricted to 15% of the total strength of the house.

10. GST was introduced by which Amendment Act of the Constitution? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) 106
(b) 101
(c) 107
(d) 102

Correct Answer: (b) 101

Solution:GST was passed as the 101st Amendment Act. It came into force on 1st July 2017. GST is a comprehensive indirect tax on the manufacture, sale, and consumption of goods and services throughout India.

Key Constitutional Provisions Added/Modified

Article 246A - New Power Structure
- Primary Provision: Grants concurrent powers to Parliament and State Legislatures to make laws regarding GST.
- Exception: Parliament holds exclusive power over inter-State trade and commerce.
- Special Provision: Separate clause for petroleum products (crude, diesel, petrol, natural gas, aviation fuel).
Article 269A - Inter-State Trade and Commerce
- Collection Mechanism: Central Government levy and collect GST on inter-State supplies.
- Revenue Sharing: Tax proceeds to be apportioned between Union and States as per Parliament's law.
- Import Classification: Supplies during import deemed as inter-State trade.
- Parliamentary Powers: Authority to formulate principles for place of supply.
GST Council - Article 279A
1. Structure:
  - Chairperson: Union Finance Minister
  - Vice Chairperson: Chosen from members
  - Members: Union Minister of State (Revenue/Finance)
  - State Representatives: Finance/Taxation Ministers from each state
2. Voting Structure:
  - Government: 1/3rd weightage
  - State Governments: 2/3rd weightage
  - Decisions require 3/4th majority
  - Quorum: 50% of total members
3. Key Responsibilities:
  - Recommend tax subsumption
  - Determine goods/services under GST
  - Develop model GST laws
  - Set threshold limits

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