Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET January 2025 Political Science
Arrange the following constitutional amendments/provisions as per their inclusion in chronological order. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- 1. Special provisions with respect to Delhi
- 2. Promotion of co-operative societies
- 3. Privy purses abolished
- 4. Representation for women in Legislature
- 5. Total number of ministers in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen per cent of the strength of Lok-Sabha/Legislative Assembly
A3, 1, 5, 2, 4 ✓ Correct
B3, 5, 1, 2, 4
C3, 1, 2, 4, 5
D3, 5, 1, 4, 2
Correct answer: (A) 3, 1, 5, 2, 4 — The correct chronological order is privy purses, Delhi provisions, the fifteen per cent cap on ministers, cooperative societies, and women's representation.
Explanation
★The correct chronological order is privy purses, Delhi provisions, the fifteen per cent cap on ministers, cooperative societies, and women's representation.
★The privy purses and privileges of the former rulers were abolished by the 26th Amendment, 1971.
★Special provisions for Delhi as the National Capital Territory were made by the 69th Amendment, 1991.
★The cap limiting the Council of Ministers to fifteen per cent of the House was introduced by the 91st Amendment, 2003.
★Constitutional status and promotion of cooperative societies came through the 97th Amendment, 2011.
★Reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies was provided by the 106th Amendment, 2023.
★The 106th Amendment, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, reserves one-third of the seats for women and takes effect after delimitation.
★For NET, fix the ladder 26th (1971), 69th (1991), 91st (2003), 97th (2011) and 106th (2023) in order of year.
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