Quiz on Constitutional Amendments and the Basic Structure

An amendment on increasing the salary of judges comes under?

• Differing interpretations

• Through political consensus

• Technical

• Controversial

Which amendment increased the age of retirement for High Court judges?

• 54th amendment

• 15th amendment

• 39th amendment

• 38th amendment

What was a common reason for amendments between 1970 and 1975?

• Political consensus

• Judicial interpretation clashes

• Public demand

• Technical clarifications

Which amendment lowered the minimum voting age from 21 to 18?

• 61st amendment

• 52nd amendment

• 73rd amendment

• 74th amendment

What was a significant outcome of the Kesavananda Bharti case?

• Parliament can amend any part of the Constitution

• Judiciary is the final authority on amendments

• Basic structure can be altered by Parliament

• Amendments require public approval

Which amendments are considered the most controversial during 1970-1980?

• 61st, 73rd, and 39th

• 15th, 54th, and 61st

• 38th, 39th, and 42nd

• 52nd, 73rd, and 74th

What does the basic structure of the Constitution include?

• Supremacy of the Parliament

• Government control over media

• Independence of the judiciary

• Political party dominance

What was the primary focus of the 52nd amendment?

• Age of retirement

• Reservation in jobs

• Anti-defection

• Judicial review

Who was the notable jurist involved in the Kesavananda Bharti case?

• Vishaka Kumari

• Nanabhoy Palkhivala

• B.R. Ambedkar

• S.R. Bommai

What does the term 'basic structure' refer to?

• The legislative powers of Parliament

• The administrative framework of the government

• The core principles of the Constitution

• The fundamental rights of citizens