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The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of India of 1962

Description: The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of India of 1962 was a significant amendment that brought about several changes to the Indian Constitution. It aimed to address various issues related to citizenship, elections, and the powers of the President and the Supreme Court. This quiz will test your knowledge about the key aspects of the Fourteenth Amendment and its impact on the Indian Constitution.
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What was the main objective of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of India?

  1. To grant citizenship rights to all individuals born in India

  2. To introduce a uniform civil code for all citizens

  3. To abolish the privy purses of the former rulers

  4. To amend the procedure for the election of the President


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment was to abolish the privy purses and privileges granted to the former rulers of princely states under Article 291 of the Constitution.

Which article of the Constitution was amended by the Fourteenth Amendment?

  1. Article 15

  2. Article 368

  3. Article 291

  4. Article 324


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Fourteenth Amendment amended Article 291 of the Constitution, which dealt with the privy purses and privileges of the former rulers.

What was the significance of abolishing the privy purses and privileges of the former rulers?

  1. It promoted economic equality among all citizens

  2. It strengthened the federal structure of the country

  3. It reduced the financial burden on the government

  4. It enhanced the powers of the President


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The abolition of privy purses and privileges aimed to promote economic equality among all citizens by eliminating the special privileges enjoyed by the former rulers.

How did the Fourteenth Amendment impact the election of the President?

  1. It introduced direct elections for the President

  2. It increased the term of the President from five to seven years

  3. It allowed the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha

  4. It empowered the President to appoint the Chief Justice of India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Fourteenth Amendment increased the term of the President from five to seven years, thereby extending the President's tenure in office.

What was the impact of the Fourteenth Amendment on the powers of the Supreme Court?

  1. It expanded the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

  2. It limited the Supreme Court's power to review constitutional amendments

  3. It granted the Supreme Court the power to interpret the Constitution

  4. It allowed the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Fourteenth Amendment limited the Supreme Court's power to review constitutional amendments, thereby restricting its ability to declare constitutional amendments unconstitutional.

Which provision of the Fourteenth Amendment dealt with the issue of citizenship?

  1. Article 5

  2. Article 6

  3. Article 7

  4. Article 8


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 6 of the Fourteenth Amendment addressed the issue of citizenship by providing for the acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship.

What was the main purpose of Article 6 of the Fourteenth Amendment?

  1. To grant citizenship to all individuals born in India

  2. To provide for the acquisition of citizenship through naturalization

  3. To regulate the termination of Indian citizenship

  4. To establish a uniform civil code for all citizens


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Article 6 of the Fourteenth Amendment primarily focused on regulating the termination of Indian citizenship, including provisions for renunciation, termination due to acquiring foreign citizenship, and termination due to disloyalty or enemy activities.

How did the Fourteenth Amendment impact the powers of the President in relation to the Supreme Court?

  1. It empowered the President to appoint the Chief Justice of India

  2. It allowed the President to dissolve the Supreme Court

  3. It granted the President the power to review Supreme Court decisions

  4. It restricted the President's ability to grant pardons in certain cases


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Fourteenth Amendment restricted the President's ability to grant pardons in cases involving offenses against the unity and integrity of the country or offenses committed by government servants.

Which provision of the Fourteenth Amendment dealt with the issue of elections?

  1. Article 9

  2. Article 10

  3. Article 11

  4. Article 12


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 10 of the Fourteenth Amendment addressed the issue of elections by providing for the conduct of elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies.

What was the main objective of Article 10 of the Fourteenth Amendment?

  1. To introduce a uniform electoral system for all elections

  2. To regulate the delimitation of constituencies

  3. To provide for the disqualification of candidates from contesting elections

  4. To establish an independent election commission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 10 of the Fourteenth Amendment aimed to introduce a uniform electoral system for all elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies, ensuring consistency and fairness in the electoral process.

How did the Fourteenth Amendment impact the powers of the President in relation to the Lok Sabha?

  1. It empowered the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha

  2. It allowed the President to appoint the Prime Minister

  3. It granted the President the power to veto legislation passed by the Lok Sabha

  4. It restricted the President's ability to promulgate ordinances


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Fourteenth Amendment restricted the President's ability to promulgate ordinances during the recess of Parliament, ensuring that the legislative powers of Parliament are not undermined.

Which provision of the Fourteenth Amendment dealt with the issue of the official language of the Union?

  1. Article 13

  2. Article 14

  3. Article 15

  4. Article 16


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 14 of the Fourteenth Amendment addressed the issue of the official language of the Union by providing for the use of Hindi as the official language.

What was the main objective of Article 14 of the Fourteenth Amendment?

  1. To establish Hindi as the sole official language of the Union

  2. To promote the use of Hindi in official communication

  3. To provide for the use of English as an associate official language

  4. To encourage the development of regional languages


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 14 of the Fourteenth Amendment aimed to promote the use of Hindi in official communication, while also allowing for the continued use of English as an associate official language.

How did the Fourteenth Amendment impact the powers of the President in relation to the Supreme Court?

  1. It empowered the President to appoint the Chief Justice of India

  2. It allowed the President to dissolve the Supreme Court

  3. It granted the President the power to review Supreme Court decisions

  4. It restricted the President's ability to grant pardons in certain cases


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Fourteenth Amendment restricted the President's ability to grant pardons in cases involving offenses against the unity and integrity of the country or offenses committed by government servants.

Which provision of the Fourteenth Amendment dealt with the issue of elections?

  1. Article 9

  2. Article 10

  3. Article 11

  4. Article 12


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 10 of the Fourteenth Amendment addressed the issue of elections by providing for the conduct of elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies.

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