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Which of the following Articles was amended in the Constitution (Fifth Amendment Act), 1955?

The correct answer is

Article 3

The Constitution (Fifth Amendment Act), 1955, was implemented to amend Article 3 of the Indian Constitution. This Article deals with the formation of new states and alteration of areas of existing states. Specifically, the amendment aimed to provide for such modifications in the existing procedure that dealt with the legislative process of reorganization of states. Let's understand the context: Article 3 allows the Parliament to make laws regarding the formation of new states and alteration of existing states' areas, boundaries, or names. The Fifth Amendment addressed procedural aspects to streamline the process effectively, ensuring proper representation and consideration from the states involved in such changes.

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Important Questions from Articles of Constitution

  1. Which Article provides that all minorities have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice?

  2. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar described Directive Principles of State Policy as ______ of the Indian constitution.

  3. As per Article 123, the ordinance-making power is the most important legislative power of ______.

  4. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar described Directive Principles of State Policy as ______ of the Indian constitution.

  5. As per Article 123, the ordinance-making power is the most important legislative power of ______.

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