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Which amendment provided for the incorporation of Puducherry into the Indian Union?
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Correct answer: 14th Amendment Act, 1962
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: A) 14th Amendment Act, 1962 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.