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SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 137

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q137

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The Amendments to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) Act 1991 made in March 2021 have been made with reference to which of the following articles of the Constitution?
 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Article 239 AA

  • Articles 239AA and 239AB were added to the Indian Constitution by the 69th Amendment Act, 1991.
  • Under this, special provisions were made for the Union Territory of Delhi or 'National Capital Territory of Delhi'.
  • The administrator of the 'National Capital Territory of Delhi' was named Lieutenant Governor and provision was made for the formation of a legislature here.
  • The legislature was given the power to make laws in all matters except public order, police and land.