Sthaapna – Static MCQs for GS – Basic Structure Doctrine – Day 11

Consider the following statements regarding Constitutional Amendment in India:
1) According to Article 368 the Parliament can amend any provision of the Constitution in accordance with the procedure laid down for this purpose.
2) As per the basic structure doctrine Parliament cannot amend those provisions which form the Basic Structure of the Constitution.
Which of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the procedure of Constitutional amendment of the federal provisions in the Constitution of India:
1) It can be initiated either in the Parliament or State Legislative Assemblies
2) After being passed by the Parliament it needs the assent of at least half of the state legislative assemblies
Which of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following provisions do not need special majority for a Constitutional Amendment:
1) Citizenship – acquisition and termination
2) Fifth Schedule – Administration of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes
3) Representation of states in the Parliament
Which of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Parliament under Article 368 can abridge, amend or take away Fundamental Rights
2. The ‘basic structure’ doctrine applies to all Constitutional Amendments
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Arrange the following landmark cases of the Supreme Court of India in chronological sequence (earliest to latest):
1) Kesavananda Bharti Case
2) Waman Rao Case
3) Golak Nath Case
4) Shakari Prasad Case
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