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The Privy Purses and privileges of the rulers of former Princely States were abolished by which act?

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

Answer options

  1. 27th Amendment Act, 1971
  2. 28th Amendment Act, 1972
  3. 25th Amendment Act, 1971
  4. 26th Amendment Act, 1971

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 26th Amendment Act, 1971

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) 26th Amendment Act, 1971 šŸ“š Explanation: The 26th Amendment Act of 1971 successfully abolished the Privy Purses and special privileges previously enjoyed by the rulers of the former Princely States. This was a major step toward establishing social and economic equality in the republic. Prior to this, these rulers received annual payments from the government as part of the terms of their integration into India. The amendment removed these hereditary financial benefits to align with democratic and egalitarian principles.