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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 41

SSC CGL - 20 April 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q41

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Which of the following Amendment Acts of the Constitution of India abolished the privy purses and privileges of former rulers of princely states?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 26th Amendment Act 1971.

  • The 26th Amendment Act of 1971 of the Constitution of India abolished the privy purses and privileges of former rulers of princely states.
  • The abolition of privy purse was needed because it went against the idea of equal rights for all citizens, as enshrined under fundamental rights of Indian constitution.
  • The concept of rulership, with ‘privy purse’ and special privileges was incompatible with principles of democracy, equality and social justice and it was unrelated to any current functions and social purposes.
  • In order to fulfill the aspiration of socialistic pattern of society and burgeoning economic pressure, due to 1971 refugee crisis from east Pakistan, there was a need for the Government to reduce revenue deficit.