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WorksheetsQuiz on the Amendment of the Indian Constitution
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does Article 368 of the Indian Constitution deal with?
The structure of the judiciary
The powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution
The rights of citizens
The powers of the President
Which case ruled that Parliament cannot amend the basic structure of the Constitution?
Kesavananda Bharati case
Indira Sawhney case
Minerva Mills case
Shayara Bano case
How can an amendment to the Constitution be initiated?
By a state legislature
By a bill in either House of Parliament
By a public referendum
By a presidential decree
What majority is required for a bill to be passed in each House for an amendment?
Unanimous consent
Two-thirds majority
Simple majority
Special majority
What happens if there is a disagreement between the two Houses regarding an amendment bill?
There is no provision for a joint sitting
A joint sitting is held
The bill is automatically rejected
The bill is sent to the President
Which of the following is NOT a type of amendment mentioned in Article 368?
Amendment by simple majority of Parliament
Amendment by special majority of Parliament
Amendment by ratification of all states
Amendment by special majority and state ratification
What is required for an amendment that seeks to change federal provisions?
A joint session of Parliament
A simple majority in the Lok Sabha
Ratification by half of the state legislatures
Approval from the President
Which of the following provisions can be amended by a simple majority of Parliament?
Change in the basic structure
Amendment of fundamental rights
Amendment of the Preamble
Formation of new states
What is the role of the President in the amendment process?
To veto the bill
To hold a referendum
To give assent to the bill
To propose amendments
Which of the following is NOT included in the provisions that can be amended by a simple majority?
Amendment of the Constitution's basic structure
Quorum in Parliament
Abolition of legislative councils
Elections to Parliament
What is the minimum percentage of total membership required for a special majority?
75%
66.67%
60%
50%
Which article provides for the amendment of the Constitution?
Article 352
Article 370
Article 368
Article 356
What happens after the President gives assent to an amendment bill?
It is sent back to Parliament
It becomes an Act
It is subject to a public vote
It is published in the Constitution
Which of the following is a requirement for the ratification of an amendment by state legislatures?
Approval by a two-thirds majority
Approval by the Governor
Approval by a simple majority
Approval by all state legislatures
