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QUESTION 1 OF 10
Which amendment to the Indian Constitution is known as the "Mini-Constitution" due to its extensive changes?
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment is known as the 'Mini-Constitution' due to its extensive changes.
QUESTION 2 OF 10
The Anti-Defection Law was introduced through which constitutional amendment?
Explanation: The Anti-Defection Law was introduced through the 52nd Amendment (1985).
QUESTION 3 OF 10
The 101st Constitutional Amendment introduced which major indirect tax reform in India?
Explanation: The 101st Constitutional Amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
QUESTION 4 OF 10
The landmark S.R. Bommai case (1994) laid down guidelines regarding the use of which constitutional provision?
Explanation: The S.R. Bommai case (1994) laid down guidelines regarding the use of Article 356 (President's Rule).
QUESTION 5 OF 10
Which amendment to the Indian Constitution is known as the "Mini Constitution" due to its wide-ranging changes?
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment (1976) is known as the 'Mini Constitution' due to its wide-ranging changes.
QUESTION 6 OF 10
The 44th Amendment (1978) primarily aimed to reverse excesses introduced by which earlier amendment?
Explanation: The 44th Amendment (1978) primarily aimed to reverse excesses introduced by the 42nd Amendment.
QUESTION 7 OF 10
The 61st Constitutional Amendment (1989) reduced the voting age in India from 21 to:
Explanation: The 61st Constitutional Amendment (1989) reduced the voting age in India from 21 to 18 years.
QUESTION 8 OF 10
Amendments affecting the federal structure of the Constitution require ratification by at least how many state legislatures?
Explanation: Amendments affecting the federal structure require ratification by at least half of the state legislatures.
QUESTION 9 OF 10
The Prevention of Corruption Act, a key anti-corruption legislation, was originally enacted in which year (with later amendments)?
Explanation: The Prevention of Corruption Act was originally enacted in 1988.
QUESTION 10 OF 10
The 61st Amendment and subsequent reforms have made the minimum voting age in India:
Explanation: The 61st Amendment made the minimum voting age in India 18 years.
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