Test: Amendments in the Constitution -1 - UPSC MCQ

The correct answer is Option A. The Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1950 introduced several new grounds of restrictions to the right to freedom of speech and expression and the right to practise any profession or trade. It also inserted new Articles 31A and 31B, as well as the ninth Schedule, which provided protection from challenge to land reform laws.

The correct answer is Option B. The Constitution (Eleventh Amendment) Act, 1961 amended Article 3 to empower the President to specify a time limit for state legislatures to convey their views on proposed Central laws affecting areas, boundaries, etc.

The correct answer is Option A. The Constitution (Twenty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1971 abolished the special privileges of former rulers of Indian states. This amendment was passed as a result of the Supreme Court decision in Madhav Rao's case.

The correct answer is Option A. The Constitution (Twenty-second Amendment) Act, 1969 was enacted to facilitate the formation of a new autonomous state of Meghalaya within the state of Assam.

The correct answer is Option A. The Constitution (Fortieth Amendment) Act, 1976 provided for the inclusion of certain land Reforms Acts in the Ninth Schedule to the Constitution to facilitate the implementation process of those Acts.

The correct answer is Option A. The Constitution (Thirty-first Amendment) Act, 1973 raised the upper limit for the representation of states in the Lok Sabha from 500 to 525 and reduced the upper limit for the representation of union territories from 25 members to 20.

The correct answer is Option B. The Constitution (Fourty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978 abolished the right to property as a Fundamental Right and made it a legal right.

The correct answer is Forty - Second Amendment Act, 1976.
Key Points

• The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the Forty-Second Amendment Act of 1976.
• The Fundamental Duties are a set of moral obligations and responsibilities that every citizen of India is expected to follow.
• The concept of Fundamental Duties was inspired by the Constitution of the Soviet Union.
• The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee.

 

The correct answer is Option B. The Constitution (Fifty-seventh Amendment) Act, 1987 vested special responsibility on the Governor of the new State of Arunachal Pradesh with respect to law and order due to the sensitive location of the state.

The correct answer is Option C. The Constitution (Fifty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1987 increased the salaries of Supreme Court and High Court judges. Cabinet Secretariat Functions: The Cabinet Secretariat is responsible for assisting the Cabinet in its functioning. Its main functions include: Convening Meetings: The Cabinet Secretariat helps in convening meetings of the Council of Ministers and Cabinet Committees. Agenda Preparation: It prepares the agenda for Cabinet meetings and distributes relevant documents to ministers. Record Keeping: The Secretariat maintains records of Cabinet decisions, discussions, and minutes of meetings. Coordination: It coordinates between various ministries and departments to ensure coherence in government policies. Policy Analysis: The Cabinet Secretariat provides analytical support to the Cabinet by reviewing policies, proposals, and reports. Monitoring Implementation: It monitors the implementation of Cabinet decisions and assesses their impact. Inter-Ministerial Communication: The Secretariat facilitates communication and coordination among different ministries. Support to Prime Minister: The Cabinet Secretariat assists the Prime Minister in various administrative matters. Crisis Management: It plays a role in crisis management and national security-related issues. Parliamentary Affairs: The Secretariat assists in preparing the government's legislative agenda and responses to parliamentary questions. Foreign Affairs: It deals with matters related to international conferences, visits of foreign dignitaries, and treaties. Personnel Appointments: The Cabinet Secretariat assists in appointments to top bureaucratic positions and other important posts. Cabinet Committees: It provides secretarial support to various Cabinet Committees, which aid in decision-making on specific subjects. The Cabinet Secretariat plays a crucial role in the functioning of the government by facilitating smooth coordination, decision-making, and implementation of policies and programs.