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  • - Number of Questions: 9

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Test: Amendments in the Constitution - 2 - Question 1
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What was the primary purpose of the Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1989?

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The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1989 aimed to reduce the voting age from 21 to 18 years. This amendment was made to provide the unrepresented youth of the country an opportunity to participate in the political process by voting. This change in the voting age aimed to involve younger citizens in the democratic process and allow them to express their views and opinions through voting.

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Which amendment extended the reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and the representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies for a further period of ten years?

Detailed Solution: Question 2

The Constitution (Sixty-third Amendment) Act, 1989 extended the reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and the representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies for a further period of ten years. This amendment recognized that the reasons for providing such reservations and representation had not ceased to exist, even though some progress had been made over the preceding forty years.

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Test: Amendments in the Constitution - 2 - Question 3
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What did the Constitution (Ninety-fourth Amendment) Act, 2006 do?

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The Constitution (Ninety-fourth Amendment) Act, 2006 empowered the Governor of Karnataka to develop the Hyderabad-Karnataka region. This amendment aimed to address regional disparities and promote the development of the specified region within the state of Karnataka.

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Which amendment extended the size of the council of ministers to 15% of the legislative members?

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The Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act, 2003 extended the size of the council of ministers to 15% of the legislative members. This amendment was aimed at strengthening the Anti-Defection Law and promoting political stability by limiting the size of the council of ministers.

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Which amendment ratified the Central Legislation for the Goods and Services Tax Act?

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The Constitution (Eightieth Amendment) Act, 2000 ratified the Central Legislation for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act. This amendment aimed to reform the tax structure and provide for a new scheme of sharing taxes between the Union and the States.

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Which amendment focused on providing free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of six and fourteen years?

Detailed Solution: Question 6

The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 added a new Article 21A after Article 21, which focused on providing free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of six and fourteen years. This amendment aimed to ensure that education becomes accessible to all children within a specific age group.

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Which amendment provided for the formation of a National Judicial Appointments Commission?

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The Constitution (Ninety-ninth Amendment) Act, 2015 provided for the formation of a National Judicial Appointments Commission. This amendment aimed to establish a new mechanism for the appointment and transfer of judges in the higher judiciary in India, with the involvement of both the judiciary and the executive.

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Which amendment allowed the exchange of enclave territories with Bangladesh and conferred citizenship rights to residents of enclaves?

Detailed Solution: Question 8

  • 'Land Boundary agreement' was signed between the Prime Minister of India and Bangladesh.
  • It was signed in 1974 to exchange the enclaves and simplify the international borders.
  • The 100th Constitutional Amendment Act 2015 was enacted to give effect to the acquiring of certain territories by India and transfer of certain territories to Bangladesh.
    • It was a revised edition of the Land Boundary Agreement adopted by both countries.
  • India transferred 111 enclaves to Bangladesh and Bangladesh transferred 51 enclaves to India.
  • The deal also involved the transfer of adverse possessions and demarcation of a 6 km un-demarcated border.
  • After this, India lost around 40 square km of the area to Bangladesh.

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Which amendment extended the reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies from sixty years to seventy years?

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The Constitution (Ninety-fifth Amendment) Act, 2010 extended the reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies from sixty years to seventy years. This amendment aimed to continue providing representation to these marginalized communities in the political sphere for an extended period of time.

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