Constitutional Amendments — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about constitutional amendments in India: 1. All constitutional amendments require ratification by state legislatures 2. The basic structure doctrine was established in the Shankari Prasad case 3. Constitutional amendments can be initiated only in the Lok Sabha 4. The President can refuse assent to a constitutional amendment Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following constitutional amendments is/are correctly matched with their provisions? 1. 24th Amendment - Clarified Parliament's power to amend fundamental rights 2. 42nd Amendment - Added 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble 3. 44th Amendment - Made right to property a fundamental right 4. 73rd Amendment - Provided constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Select the correct answer using the code given below:

In the context of constitutional amendments, which of the following requires ratification by state legislatures? 1. Amendment to the manner of election of the President 2. Amendment to fundamental rights 3. Amendment to the Seventh Schedule 4. Amendment to representation of states in Parliament

The basic structure doctrine limits Parliament's power to amend the Constitution. Which of the following is NOT considered part of the basic structure? 1. Independence of judiciary 2. Federal character of the Constitution 3. Right to property 4. Separation of powers

Consider the following statements about the amendment process: 1. The Constitution can be amended during a national emergency 2. Money bills can be used to make constitutional changes 3. Joint sitting of Parliament can be used for constitutional amendments 4. Constitutional amendments require presidential assent Which of the statements given above is/are correct?