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The Third Amendment to the Constitution of India of 1954

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What was the main purpose of the Third Amendment to the Constitution of India?

  1. To abolish the zamindari system

  2. To introduce adult franchise

  3. To establish a socialist state

  4. To amend the Preamble of the Constitution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Third Amendment to the Constitution of India, enacted in 1954, aimed to abolish the zamindari system, which was a system of land tenure prevalent in India during the British colonial rule.

Which article of the Constitution was amended by the Third Amendment?

  1. Article 31

  2. Article 31A

  3. Article 31B

  4. Article 32


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Third Amendment amended Article 31 of the Constitution, which dealt with the acquisition of property.

What was the significance of the Third Amendment in the context of land reforms in India?

  1. It paved the way for the abolition of intermediaries in land ownership

  2. It introduced a ceiling on landholdings

  3. It provided for the distribution of surplus land among landless farmers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Third Amendment had a significant impact on land reforms in India. It abolished intermediaries in land ownership, introduced a ceiling on landholdings, and provided for the distribution of surplus land among landless farmers.

Which provision of the Third Amendment was challenged in the Supreme Court in the case of Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan?

  1. The abolition of zamindari system

  2. The imposition of ceiling on landholdings

  3. The distribution of surplus land among landless farmers

  4. The amendment to Article 31


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The amendment to Article 31, which dealt with the acquisition of property, was challenged in the Supreme Court in the case of Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan.

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision in Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan?

  1. The amendment to Article 31 was upheld

  2. The amendment to Article 31 was struck down

  3. The case was dismissed

  4. The Supreme Court referred the case to a larger bench


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the case of Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan, the Supreme Court upheld the amendment to Article 31, thereby validating the abolition of the zamindari system.

Which provision of the Third Amendment was added to the Constitution to protect the rights of zamindars?

  1. Article 31A

  2. Article 31B

  3. Article 31C

  4. Article 31D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 31A was added to the Constitution by the Third Amendment to protect the rights of zamindars. It provided for the payment of compensation to zamindars whose lands were acquired by the government.

What was the impact of the Third Amendment on the zamindari system in India?

  1. It led to the abolition of the zamindari system

  2. It strengthened the zamindari system

  3. It had no impact on the zamindari system

  4. It led to the introduction of a new land tenure system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Third Amendment to the Constitution of India led to the abolition of the zamindari system, which was a major step towards land reforms in India.

Which provision of the Third Amendment was added to the Constitution to ensure that the zamindari abolition laws were not challenged in courts?

  1. Article 31B

  2. Article 31C

  3. Article 31D

  4. Article 31E


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 31B was added to the Constitution by the Third Amendment to ensure that the zamindari abolition laws were not challenged in courts. It provided that no law providing for the acquisition of zamindari estates would be deemed to be void on the ground that it violated the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution.

What was the impact of the Third Amendment on the distribution of land among landless farmers?

  1. It led to the distribution of surplus land among landless farmers

  2. It prevented the distribution of surplus land among landless farmers

  3. It had no impact on the distribution of land among landless farmers

  4. It led to the consolidation of landholdings among wealthy landowners


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Third Amendment to the Constitution of India led to the distribution of surplus land among landless farmers, which was a significant step towards social justice and equality.

Which provision of the Third Amendment was added to the Constitution to ensure that the zamindari abolition laws were implemented in a fair and equitable manner?

  1. Article 31C

  2. Article 31D

  3. Article 31E

  4. Article 31F


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 31C was added to the Constitution by the Third Amendment to ensure that the zamindari abolition laws were implemented in a fair and equitable manner. It provided for the appointment of a Land Reforms Commission to oversee the implementation of these laws.

What was the impact of the Third Amendment on the overall land tenure system in India?

  1. It led to a more equitable distribution of land

  2. It led to the concentration of land in the hands of a few wealthy landowners

  3. It had no impact on the land tenure system

  4. It led to the nationalization of all land


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Third Amendment to the Constitution of India led to a more equitable distribution of land, which was a major step towards achieving social justice and equality.

Which provision of the Third Amendment was added to the Constitution to ensure that the zamindari abolition laws were not discriminatory?

  1. Article 31D

  2. Article 31E

  3. Article 31F

  4. Article 31G


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 31D was added to the Constitution by the Third Amendment to ensure that the zamindari abolition laws were not discriminatory. It provided that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.

What was the impact of the Third Amendment on the zamindari system in the princely states?

  1. It led to the abolition of the zamindari system in the princely states

  2. It strengthened the zamindari system in the princely states

  3. It had no impact on the zamindari system in the princely states

  4. It led to the introduction of a new land tenure system in the princely states


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Third Amendment to the Constitution of India led to the abolition of the zamindari system in the princely states, which was a major step towards land reforms in India.

Which provision of the Third Amendment was added to the Constitution to ensure that the zamindari abolition laws were implemented in a timely manner?

  1. Article 31E

  2. Article 31F

  3. Article 31G

  4. Article 31H


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 31E was added to the Constitution by the Third Amendment to ensure that the zamindari abolition laws were implemented in a timely manner. It provided that all laws providing for the acquisition of zamindari estates shall be deemed to have been enacted on and from the commencement of the Constitution.

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