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Which amendment provided for the incorporation of Puducherry into the Indian Union?

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

Answer options

  1. 14th Amendment Act, 1962
  2. 12th Amendment Act, 1962
  3. 10th Amendment Act, 1961
  4. 13th Amendment Act, 1962

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 14th Amendment Act, 1962

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) 14th Amendment Act, 1962 šŸ“š Explanation: The 14th Amendment Act of 1962 formally incorporated the former French establishment of Puducherry into the Indian Union. This act officially integrated the territory into the sovereign framework of the Republic of India. Additionally, the amendment authorized the creation of local legislatures and councils of ministers for several Union Territories, including Himachal Pradesh and Puducherry. This allowed for a degree of democratic representation in these administered regions.