Question

The Constitution (122^nd Amendment) Bill, 2014 is related to:
1. Goods and Services Tax
2. Right to Education
3. Right to Services
4. Right to Food Security

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Goods and Services Tax

The correct answer is Goods and Services Tax.

• The Bill amends the Constitution to introduce the goods and services tax (GST).
• Parliament and state legislatures will have concurrent powers to make laws on GST. 
• Only the centre may levy an integrated GST (IGST) on the interstate supply of goods and services and imports.
• Alcohol for human consumption has been exempted from the purview of GST. 

Some important Consitution Amendment Acts:

• 61 Amendment Act - Reducing the age of voting from 21 to 18 years.
• 42 Amendment Act - Changed the description of India from a "sovereign democratic republic" to a "sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic".
• 86 Amendment Act - 11^th Fundament Duty was added that is, Parents have the duty to give education to their child up to 6-14 years.