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The classification of States as Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D was abolished by which amendment?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1st Amendment Act, 1951
  2. 7th Amendment Act, 1956
  3. 10th Amendment Act, 1961
  4. 14th Amendment Act, 1962

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 7th Amendment Act, 1956

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 7th Amendment Act, 1956 šŸ“š Explanation: The 7th Amendment Act of 1956 brought a major reorganization of Indian territory by abolishing the existing four-fold classification of states. It reorganized the country into 14 states and 6 Union Territories. This amendment also introduced provisions for the appointment of Additional and Acting Judges in High Courts. Furthermore, it authorized the establishment of a common High Court for two or more states to streamline the judicial process.