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: Understanding the Chronology of Amendments.
- The incorporation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli as a Union Territory was done through the 1961 Amendment.
- The Abolition of the Privy Purse occurred in the 26th Amendment in 197(A)
- The Abolition of Election Tribunals was achieved through the 39th Amendment in 1975.
- The reduction of the voting age from 21 to 18 years was done in the 61st Amendment in 1988.
Step 2: Chronological Order.
The correct chronological order is: (A) A: Incorporation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli as Union Territory (1961) (B) C: Abolition of Privy Purse (1971) (C) B: Abolition of Election Tribunals (1975) (D) D: Reducing the age for voting rights from 21 to 18 years (1988)
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) A, C, B, D.