Microtheme: Amendment —
8 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2024] 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:
   • (a) 1 and 2 only
   • (b) 2 and 3 only
   • (c) 1 and 3 only
   • (d) (d )1,2 and 3
   Correct Answer: (D) (d )1,2 and 3
2. [2023] In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of
   Fundamental Rights?
   • (a) 1st Amendment
   • (b) 42nd Amendment
   • (c) 44th Amendment
   • (d) 86th Amendment
   Correct Answer: (A) 1st Amendment
3. [2022] 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?
   • (a) 1 and 2 only
   • (b) 2 and 3 only
   • (c) 1 and 3 only
   • (d) 1,2 and 3
   Correct Answer: (B) 2 and 3 only
4. [2019] Consider the following statements:
   1. The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review.
   2. The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of judiciary.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (B) 2 only
5. [2017] Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?
   • (a) Equal pay for equal work for both men and women
   • (b) Participation of workers in the management of industries
   • (c) Right to work, education and public assistance
   • (d) Securing living wage and human conditions of work to workers
   Correct Answer: (B) Participation of workers in the management of industries
6. [2013] Consider the following statements :
   (1). An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the
   Lok Sabha only.
   (2). If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution,
   the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
7. [2009] Which one of the following Constitutional Amendments states that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen percent of the total number of
   • (a) 90th
   • (b) 91st
   • (c) 92nd
   • (d) 93rd
   Correct Answer: (B) 91st
8. [2007] Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts seeks to limit the size of the Councils of Ministers at the Centre and in a State to 15% of the total number of members?
   • (a) 91st
   • (b) 93rd
   • (c) 95th
   • (d) 97th
   Correct Answer: (A) 91st