The correct answer is (a) 42nd Amendment

Explanation:

· The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, is famously known as the "Mini-Constitution" due to the massive number of changes it introduced to the Indian Constitution.

· It is the only time the Preamble of India has been amended since its adoption in 1950.

· Through this amendment, three new words were inserted into the Preamble: 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity'.

· The description of India was changed from a "Sovereign Democratic Republic" to a "Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic".

· The phrase "Unity of the Nation" was substituted with "Unity and Integrity of the Nation".

· This amendment was enacted during the National Emergency (1975–1977) under the government led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

· The changes were based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee, which aimed to clearly define the socio-economic goals of the state.

The correct answer is (d) First Amendment Act, 1951

Explanation

• The First Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951 introduced the Ninth Schedule into the Indian Constitution.

• The Ninth Schedule was created to protect certain laws from being challenged in courts.

• It primarily aimed to safeguard land reform and agrarian laws from judicial review.

The correct answer is (C) Right to Life under Article 21

Explanation:

• Article 21 guarantees the Right to Life with dignity.

• Maternity benefits are linked to health, dignity, and reproductive rights of women.

• The Supreme Court recognised maternity benefits as part of women’s bodily autonomy and well-being.

• Denial of maternity benefits affects maternal health and child care, which fall under Article 21.

• Hence, the Court linked maternity benefits to the Right to Life under Article 21.

The correct answer is (C) Anglo-Indian Reservation

Explanation:

• The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act was enacted in 2020.

• It discontinued the nomination of Anglo-Indian members to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

• Earlier, the President and Governors could nominate members if the community was inadequately represented.

• The amendment ended this special representation after 70 years of continuation.

• Hence, Anglo-Indian reservation was discontinued.

The correct answer is (C) 61st Amendment

Explanation:

• The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988 reduced the voting age for elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

• It amended Article 326 of the Constitution.

The correct answer is (a) 102nd Amendment Act, 2018

Explanation:

. Inserted Article 338B.

. Gave constitutional status to NCBC.

. Enhanced powers and functions.

. Earlier a statutory body.

. Ensures social justice.

The correct answer is (d) 90 days

Explanation:

· The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 provides a clear time limit for filing appeals against the orders of the Waqf Tribunal.

· As per the amendment, any aggrieved party may file an appeal before the High Court within 90 days from the date of the Tribunal’s order.

· The provision aims to ensure time-bound justice and reduce prolonged litigation in matters related to Waqf properties.

· This amendment strengthens judicial oversight while maintaining procedural clarity in Waqf-related disputes.

The correct answer is (a) 100th

Explaination:

· The 100th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2015 was passed to give effect to the acquiring of certain territories by India and transfer of certain other territories to Bangladesh.

· It ratified the 1974 Land Boundary Agreement and its 2011 Protocol, which involved the exchange of enclaves (Chhitmahals) between the two nations.

· This amendment amended the First Schedule of the Constitution to redefine the boundaries of Assam, West Bengal, Meghalaya, and Tripura.
 

The correct answer is (B) 52nd Amendment, 1985

Explanation:

• The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1985 provided for the disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the ground of defection.

• It added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian Constitution.

The correct answer is: (d) Twenty-sixth Amendment Act, 19711

Explanation:

· The Twenty-sixth Amendment Act, 1971 abolished the Privy Purse and all privileges granted to the former rulers of the Princely States.2

· This amendment omitted Articles 291 and 362 of the Constitution, which guaranteed these payments and rights.3

· It also inserted a new Article 363A, which expressly stated that the recognition granted to the Rulers of Indian States ceased to exist and privy purses were abolished forever.

· This move was driven by the government's objective to create an egalitarian society and reduce economic disparity, arguing that hereditary privileges were incompatible with democracy.