GK Question

history hard mcq

Which amendment act abolished the 'Privy Purse' and privileges of former princely state rulers?

  1. 24th Amendment
  2. 26th Amendment
  3. 42nd Amendment
  4. 44th Amendment

Answer: 26th Amendment

The 26th Constitutional Amendment Act (1971) abolished the Privy Purse and privileges granted to former rulers of princely states under Article 291 and 362, fulfilling the constitutional promise of equality. [[30]]

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