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

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

Answer options

  1. 24th Amendment Act, 1971
  2. 25th Amendment Act, 1971
  3. 26th Amendment Act, 1971
  4. 27th Amendment Act, 1971

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 26th Amendment Act, 1971

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 26th Amendment Act, 1971 šŸ“š Explanation: The 26th Amendment Act of 1971 successfully abolished the Privy Purses and special hereditary privileges enjoyed by former princely rulers. This was part of a broader government effort to remove feudal remnants from the democratic state. By removing these payments, the amendment reinforced the principle of equality among all citizens of the republic. It remains a landmark legislative action from the early 1970s era.