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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 31

SSC CGL - 13 April 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q31

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Which of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India was passed with the primary objective to constitutionally encode the re-organisation of Indian States based on language?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Seventh Amendment

Other Information-

  • The Seventh Amendment to the Constitution of India was passed with the primary objective of constitutionally coding the reorganization of Indian states on the basis of language.
  • On March 25, 1953, the then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru announced the creation of India's first linguistic state - Andhra Pradesh. Three years later, the Parliament passed the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.
  • The main objective of this amendment was to constitutionally encode the reorganization of Indian states on the basis of language.
  • This amendment promoted the appointment of the same person as governor for two or more states. It also provides for the appointment of additional and executive judges of the High Court.