Question

Arrange the following amendments to the Constitution in a chronological order.
A. Incorporation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli as Union Territory
B. Abolition of Election Tribunals
C. Abolition of Privy Purse
D. Reducing the age for voting rights from 21 to 18 years

• A. A, B, C, D
• B. A, C, B, D
• C. B, A, D, C
• D. C, B, D, A

Hint:

The Indian Constitution has undergone several amendments that reflect changing political and social realities, such as the reduction of the voting age and the abolition of the privy purse.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Amendment Chronology.
- 1961 Amendment: Dadra and Nagar Haveli incorporated as a Union Territory.
- 26th Amendment (1971): Privy Purse abolished.
- 39th Amendment (1975): Election Tribunals abolished.
- 61st Amendment (1988): Voting age reduced from 21 to 18 years.
Step 2: Correct Order.
The chronological sequence is: (A) A: Dadra and Nagar Haveli Incorporation (1961) (B) C: Privy Purse Abolition (1971) (C) B: Election Tribunals Abolition (1975) (D) D: Voting Age Reduction (1988)
Step 3: Answer.
Therefore, the correct order is (B) A, C, B, D.