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Which amendment provided for the cession of the Berubari Union in West Bengal to Pakistan?

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

Answer options

  1. 9th Amendment Act, 1960
  2. 12th Amendment Act, 1962
  3. 8th Amendment Act, 1960
  4. 10th Amendment Act, 1961

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 9th Amendment Act, 1960

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) 9th Amendment Act, 1960 šŸ“š Explanation: The 9th Amendment Act was enacted in 1960 to facilitate the cession of the Berubari Union territory to Pakistan. This was done in pursuance of the Indo-Pakistan Agreement of 1958 regarding border adjustments. The executive branch had initially attempted to transfer the land without an amendment, but the Supreme Court ruled that a constitutional change was necessary for ceding Indian territory. This amendment remains a key reference point for territorial sovereignty issues.