Political Science · Indian Polity
Which is Not correct about the 1st Amendment of the Indian Constitution?
AIt was enacted in June 1952 ✓ Correct
BIt was passed by the Provisional Parliament, which was elected on a limited franchise
CArticle 15(4) was inserted to allow reservation for socially and educationally backward classes
DIt limited freedom of speech and expression by amending Article 19(2) and adding new conditions
Correct answer: (A) It was enacted in June 1952 — It is wrong to say the First Amendment was enacted in June 1952.
Explanation
★It is wrong to say the First Amendment was enacted in June 1952.
★The First Amendment was actually enacted in June 1951.
★It was passed by the Provisional Parliament elected on a limited franchise, before the first general election.
★It inserted Article 15(4) to enable reservation for socially and educationally backward classes.
★It amended Article 19(2) to add new reasonable restrictions on free speech.
★It also inserted Articles 31A and 31B and the Ninth Schedule to protect land-reform laws.
★So only the date of June 1952 is incorrect.
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