History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET September 2013 History
The first amendment to the Indian Constitution (1951) was enacted to confer power on the States:
ATo place reasonable restrictions on the freedom of expression and to enable social and economic advancement of backward classes ✓ Correct
BTo adopt the Hindu Succession Bill
CTo abolish the zamindari system
DNone of the above
Correct answer: (A) To place reasonable restrictions on the freedom of expression and to enable social and economic advancement of backward classes — The first amendment empowered the states in these ways, so the answer is the first option.
Explanation
★The first amendment empowered the states in these ways, so the answer is the first option.
★It allowed reasonable restrictions to be placed on the freedom of expression.
★It also let the state make special provision for backward classes.
★It thereby protected affirmative action for scheduled castes and tribes.
★The amendment was passed in 1951, soon after the Constitution came into force.
★It also added the Ninth Schedule to protect certain laws from court challenge.
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