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Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts added the 9th Schedule to the Constitution?

A3rd Constitutional Amendment Act

B2nd Constitutional Amendment Act

C1st Constitutional Amendment Act

D4th Constitutional Amendment Act

Answer:

C. 1st Constitutional Amendment Act

Read Explanation:

The 9th Schedule was added to the Indian Constitution by the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951 The Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains a list of central and state laws which cannot be challenged in courts. It was added by the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951. The 13 laws were added to the schedule through the first Amendment in 1951 It provided means to restrict freedom of speech and expression, validation of zamindari abolition laws, and clarified that the right to equality does not bar the enactment of laws which provide "special consideration" for weaker sections of society.

Related Questions:

Regarding the procedure for passing a Constitutional Amendment Bill, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. The bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.

  2. Prior permission of the President is mandatory for its introduction.

  3. In case of a deadlock between the two Houses, a joint sitting can be convened.

  4. The President is obligated to give assent to the bill once it is duly passed by the Parliament.

Select the correct option:

മിനി കോൺസ്റ്റിറ്റ്യൂഷൻ (ചെറുഭരണഘടന) എന്നറിയപ്പെടുന്ന ഭരണഘടനാ ഭേദഗതി ഏത് ?

With reference to the procedural requirements for a constitutional amendment bill affecting the federal structure of India, consider the following statements:

i. The bill must be passed by a special majority in both Houses of Parliament.
ii. It requires ratification by the legislatures of at least three-fourths of the states.
iii. The state legislatures must ratify the bill using a special majority.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the provisions of cooperative societies under the 97th Amendment.

i. The maximum number of board members of a cooperative society is 21, as per Article 243 ZJ.

ii. Co-opted members of a cooperative society board have the right to vote in elections of office bearers.

iii. The term of office for elected board members of a cooperative society is 5 years.

iv. The State Legislature determines the number of board members and reserves seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women.

Which of the following Amendment Act of the Constitution deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?