UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Indian Constitution Question Bank Amending Process and theBasic Structure of the Constitution

Match List I (Amendments of the Constitution of India) with List II (Purpose of the Amendment)

List I List II

A. 53rd Amendment        1 Extension of reservation for SC and ST and Anglo-Indians in the House of People and in the State Assemblies for a period of ten years

B. 61st Amendment        2 Insertion of new Article 371G in the Constitution

C. 74th Amendment        3 Lowering of voting age from 21

D 79 Amendment        4 Constitution of three types Municipalities

A) A-2                   B-4                   C-3                   D-1

B) A-1                   B-3                   C-4                   D-2

C) A-2                   B-3                   C-4                   D-1

D) A-1                   B-4                   C-3                   D-2

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

A matches 2, B matches 3, C matches 4 and D matches 1.

List I	List II
A. 53rd Amendment	1 Extension of reservation for SC and ST and Anglo-Indians in the House of People and in the State Assemblies for a period of ten years
B. 61st Amendment	2 Insertion of new Article 371G in the Constitution
C. 74th Amendment	3 Lowering of voting age from 21
D 79 Amendment	4 Constitution of three types Municipalities