Question

Which Constitutional Amendment abolished the privy purses and privileges of former rulers of Princely States?

• A. The Constitution (Twenty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1971
• B. The Constitution (Twenty-fifth Amendment) Act, 1971
• C. The Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971
• D. The Constitution (Twenty-seventh Amendment) Act, 1971

Hint:

Associate "Privy Purses" with the "26th" Amendment.
Note that all options listed are from 1971, which was a year of many critical amendments after the 1971 general elections.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Privy Purses were payments made to the former rulers of princely states as part of their agreement to integrate with the Indian Union.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The 26th Amendment Act, 1971, was passed under the Indira Gandhi government. It omitted Articles 291 and 362 and inserted Article 363A, thereby ending the hereditary privileges and the annual payments (Privy Purses) to former royalty, aligning with the socialist goals of the government.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The 26th Amendment Act of 1971 abolished the privy purses.