Question

Sikkim was associated with the Union of India by the ______ amendment in 1975.
1. 36^th
2. 1^st
3. 24^th
4. 12^th

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 36^th

The correct answer is 36th.

• Sikkim became the 22nd State of India by 36th Amendment Act 1975.
• Full-fledged State of the Indian Union with effect from 26 April 1975.
• The Act provides that the Legislative Assembly of Sikkim shall consist of not less than thirty-two members.
• Sikkim is situated in the North East of the union and has a geographical area of 7096 KM.
• It has a population of 5 lakhs and 40 thousand.

• 1^st Amendment Act - Amended Fundamental Rights (Article-19) and ensured abolition of Zamindari system.
• 24^th Amendment Act 
  • Parliament can amend any part including Fundamental Rights, by amending Article 13 and Article 368.
  • Obligatory for President to give assent to a Constitutional Amendment bill.
• 12^thAmendment Act - Goa, Daman and Diu were added to the Union of India.

• Article 13 - Laws in conflict with Fundamental Rights, shall be declared null and void.
• Article 368 - Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution.