Constitutional Amendments – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. 25. How many schedules were originally in the Indian Constitution?

   • A. Eight
   • B. Ten
   • C. Twelve
   • D. Fourteen

2. 26. How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution currently?

   • A. Eight
   • B. Ten
   • C. Twelve
   • D. Fourteen

3. 27. Which schedule was added by the First Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951?

   • A. Ninth Schedule
   • B. Tenth Schedule
   • C. Eleventh Schedule
   • D. Twelfth Schedule

4. 28. The Tenth Schedule, dealing with anti-defection, was added by which amendment?

   • A. 42nd Amendment
   • B. 52nd Amendment
   • C. 73rd Amendment
   • D. 74th Amendment

5. 29. The Eleventh Schedule, dealing with Panchayats, was added by which amendment?

   • A. 73rd Amendment
   • B. 74th Amendment
   • C. 86th Amendment
   • D. 97th Amendment

6. 30. The Twelfth Schedule, dealing with Municipalities, was added by which amendment?

   • A. 73rd Amendment
   • B. 74th Amendment
   • C. 86th Amendment
   • D. 97th Amendment

7. 31. Can the Preamble of the Constitution be amended?

   • A. Yes
   • B. No
   • C. Only under special circumstances
   • D. With the consent of all states

8. 32. The power of Parliament to amend the Constitution is a constituent power under:

   • A. Article 245
   • B. Article 368
   • C. Article 13
   • D. The Preamble

9. 33. The objective of the Constitutional amendments is to:

   • A. Adapt the Constitution to changing needs and circumstances
   • B. Replace the Constitution
   • C. Weaken the federal structure
   • D. Strengthen the executive

10. 34. Which part of the Constitution is considered unamendable?

    • A. Fundamental Rights
    • B. Directive Principles
    • C. The Basic Structure
    • D. The Preamble

11. 35. The concept of 'Constitutionalism' implies:

    • A. Supremacy of the executive
    • B. Supremacy of the legislature
    • C. Limited government under a constitution
    • D. Supremacy of the judiciary

12. 36. The process of Constitutional amendment in India is:

    • A. Rigid
    • B. Flexible
    • C. A blend of rigidity and flexibility
    • D. Completely dependent on the judiciary