Quiz on the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act

What is the popular name given to the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act?

• Major Constitution

• Mini Constitution

• Fundamental Rights Act

• Judicial Review Act

Which political party enacted the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act?

• Janata Party

• Communist Party of India

• Indian National Congress

• Bharatiya Janata Party

How many Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by this amendment?

• 10

• 15

• 5

• 20

Which three words were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment?

• Socialist, Secular, Integrity

• Democracy, Sovereignty, Republic

• Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

• Justice, Freedom, Unity

What was the tenure of Lok Sabha raised to by the 42nd Amendment?

• 7 years

• 5 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

What did the amendment do regarding the seats in Lok Sabha?

• Increased the number of seats

• Frozen the seats based on 1971 census

• Decreased the number of seats

• Removed the seats altogether

Which power was curtailed by the 42nd Amendment?

• Power of the Supreme Court

• Power of the State Legislatures

• Power of the Parliament

• Power of the President

What did the amendment provide for regarding national emergency?

• Proclamation in any state

• Proclamation in a part of territory

• Proclamation in the entire country

• Proclamation only in Union Territories

Which of the following was a feature of the 42nd Amendment?

• Increased the power of states

• Disempowered the judiciary

• Removed Fundamental Rights

• Empowered the judiciary

What was the duration of President's rule extended to by the amendment?

• 6 months

• 3 years

• 1 year

• 2 years