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Failed 131st Amendment Bill: Lok Sabha of 850

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  1. Question 1Answer D

    On 17 April 2026 the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill was negatived by what vote?

    • 310 to 218
    • 280 to 248
    • 330 to 198
    • Correct answer: 298 to 230

    Core Trigger: On 17 April 2026 the Lok Sabha negatived the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 298 to 230; 352 were needed.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 010, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer D

    The Bill sought delimitation on the basis of which census?

    • 1971
    • 2001
    • 2021
    • Correct answer: 2011

    Bill's Aim: It sought up to 850 Lok Sabha seats, delimitation on the 2011 census and earlier women's reservation.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 010, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer C

    Who withdrew the Bill after the vote?

    • Arjun Ram Meghwal
    • Amit Shah
    • Correct answer: Kiren Rijiju
    • Om Birla

    Current Head: Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moved the Bills; Kiren Rijiju withdrew the Bill after the vote.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 010, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer A

    Consider the statements: 1. The maximum strength would rise from 550 to 850. 2. Of these, 35 seats would be for States and 815 for Union Territories. Which is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Key Numbers: Maximum strength would rise from 550 to 850: 815 for States, 35 for Union Territories.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 010, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer D

    With 528 members present and voting, how many votes made two-thirds?

    • 264
    • 320
    • 362
    • Correct answer: 352

    Vote Arithmetic: Two-thirds of 528 present and voting is 352; 298 still exceeded half of 543 seats.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 010, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer C

    Which two Bills introduced on 16 April 2026 were withdrawn along with it?

    • Census Bill and Delimitation Bill
    • Women's Reservation Bill and Census Bill
    • Correct answer: Delimitation Bill and UT Laws (Amendment) Bill
    • Representation of the People Bill and UT Bill

    Linked Bills: The Delimitation Bill and UT Laws (Amendment) Bill, introduced 16 April 2026, were withdrawn.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 010, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer B

    In which House was the vote taken?

    • Rajya Sabha
    • Correct answer: Lok Sabha
    • Central Hall
    • Joint sitting

    Venue: The vote took place in the Lok Sabha, Parliament House, New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 010, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer A

    Which Delimitation Commission was set up in the year 2002?

    • Correct answer: The fourth Commission
    • The first Commission
    • The second Commission
    • The third Commission

    Founded: Delimitation Commissions were set up four times: 1952, 1963, 1973 and 2002.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 010, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer C

    Which Amendment of 1976 froze Lok Sabha seats on the 1971 census?

    • 44th Amendment
    • 84th Amendment
    • Correct answer: 42nd Amendment
    • 91st Amendment

    Landmark: The 42nd Amendment (1976) froze seats on the 1971 census; the 84th (2001) extended the freeze.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 010, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer C

    Consider the statements: 1. Article 368(2) needs a majority of total membership plus two-thirds present and voting. 2. Articles 81-82 govern the seats of the Lok Sabha. Which is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Articles: Article 368(2) needs a majority of total membership plus two-thirds present and voting; Articles 81-82 govern seats.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 010, point 11

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