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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 48

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 08 Feb 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q48

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Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution had been amended by the Second Amendment Act, 1952?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Article 81.

  • Article 81: Composition of the House of the People.
  • The Second Amendment of the Constitution of India removed the upper population limit for a parliamentary constituency by amending Article 81(1)(b) of the Constitution.

Other Options:

  • Article 13: Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights
  • Article 144: Civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of the Supreme Court.
  • Article 109: Special procedure in respect of Money Bills.