Indian Polity PYQ 283 of 375 · Constitutional Amendments

Which constitutional amendment gave Delhi the name National Capital Territory?

  1. A63rd Amendment Act
  2. B69th Amendment Act
  3. C74th Amendment Act
  4. D76th Amendment Act

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Correct answer: (b) 69th Amendment Act

Explanation

Under the new Article 239AA inserted by the 69th Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1991, the Union Territory of Delhi was named the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and its administrator was designated as the Lieutenant Governor. Along with this, provisions were also made for the establishment of a Legislative Assembly for the NCT of Delhi and a Council of Ministers responsible to it.

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