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The Second Amendment to the Constitution of India of 1952

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When was the Second Amendment to the Constitution of India enacted?

  1. 1951

  2. 1952

  3. 1953

  4. 1954


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Second Amendment to the Constitution of India was enacted on May 2, 1952.

What was the main purpose of the Second Amendment?

  1. To abolish the zamindari system

  2. To introduce adult franchise

  3. To establish a republic

  4. To amend the Preamble


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of the Second Amendment was to abolish the zamindari system and introduce land reforms.

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

  1. Article 31

  2. Article 31A

  3. Article 32

  4. Article 33


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 31 of the Constitution was amended by the Second Amendment.

What was the impact of the Second Amendment on the zamindari system?

  1. It abolished the zamindari system

  2. It reduced the size of the zamindari estates

  3. It increased the rent paid by the peasants

  4. It gave the zamindars more power


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Second Amendment abolished the zamindari system and introduced land reforms.

What was the impact of the Second Amendment on the peasants?

  1. It gave them ownership of the land they cultivated

  2. It reduced their rent

  3. It increased their wages

  4. It gave them more rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Second Amendment gave the peasants ownership of the land they cultivated.

Which state was the first to implement the land reforms introduced by the Second Amendment?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh was the first state to implement the land reforms introduced by the Second Amendment.

Which state was the last to implement the land reforms introduced by the Second Amendment?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala was the last state to implement the land reforms introduced by the Second Amendment.

What was the impact of the Second Amendment on the Indian economy?

  1. It increased agricultural production

  2. It reduced poverty

  3. It created jobs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Second Amendment had a positive impact on the Indian economy by increasing agricultural production, reducing poverty, and creating jobs.

What was the impact of the Second Amendment on the Indian society?

  1. It reduced social inequality

  2. It improved the status of women

  3. It promoted social justice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Second Amendment had a positive impact on the Indian society by reducing social inequality, improving the status of women, and promoting social justice.

Which Prime Minister of India was responsible for introducing the Second Amendment?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Lal Bahadur Shastri

  3. Indira Gandhi

  4. Rajiv Gandhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister of India when the Second Amendment was introduced.

Which law minister of India was responsible for drafting the Second Amendment?

  1. B.R. Ambedkar

  2. K.M. Munshi

  3. C. Rajagopalachari

  4. Syama Prasad Mookerjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

B.R. Ambedkar was the law minister of India when the Second Amendment was drafted.

Which article of the Constitution was added by the Second Amendment?

  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 Second Amendment.

What was the significance of Article 31A?

  1. It protected the zamindars from losing their land without compensation

  2. It gave the peasants ownership of the land they cultivated

  3. It abolished the zamindari system

  4. It introduced land reforms


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 31A protected the zamindars from losing their land without compensation.

Which article of the Constitution was amended by the Second Amendment to abolish the zamindari system?

  1. Article 31

  2. Article 31A

  3. Article 31B

  4. Article 31C


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 31 was amended by the Second Amendment to abolish the zamindari system.

What was the impact of the Second Amendment on the Indian Constitution?

  1. It strengthened the federal structure of the Constitution

  2. It introduced adult franchise

  3. It abolished the zamindari system

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Second Amendment had a significant impact on the Indian Constitution by strengthening the federal structure, introducing adult franchise, and abolishing the zamindari system.

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