Question
UPSC Prelims 2019 Question:
The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 1: Jawaharlal Nehru
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
- The Ninth Schedule was introduced to the Constitution of India in 1951 as part of the First Constitutional Amendment Act during the prime ministership of Jawaharlal Nehru (1950-1964).
- This Schedule contains a list of Central and State laws which cannot be challenged in courts. However, as per Supreme Court directive, the laws included in this schedule after April 24, 1973, are open to judicial review.
Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.
Subject: Polity | Amendment to the Constitution
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