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7
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1956
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Reorganisation of states on linguistic basis and abolition of Class A, B, C and D states and introduction of Union Territories.
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9
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1960
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Adjustments to Indian territory as a result of agreement with Paksitan.
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10
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1961
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Dadra, Nagar and Haveli included in Indian Union as a Union Territory on acquisition from Portugal.
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12
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1961
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Goa, Daman and Diu included in Indian Union as a Union Territory on acquisition from Portugal.
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13
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1962
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The state of Nagaland formed with special protection under Article 371A on 01 Dec 1963.
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14
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1962
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Pondicherry incorporated into Indian Union after transfer by France.
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21
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1967
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Sindhi added as language in the 8th schedule.
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26
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1971
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Privy purse paid to former rulers of princely states abolished.
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36
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1975
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Sikkim included as an Indian state.
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42
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1976
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Fundamental Duties prescribed, India became Socialist Secular Republic.
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44
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1978
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Right to Property deleted from the list of fundamental rights.
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52
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1985
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Defection to another party after election made illegal.
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61
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1989
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Voting age reduced from 21 to 18.
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71
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1992
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Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali added as languages in the Eighth Schedule.
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73
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1993
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Introduction of Panchayati Raj, addition of Part IX to the Constitution.
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74
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1993
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Introduction of Municipalities.
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86
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2002
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Free and compulsory education to children between 6 and 14 years.
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92
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2003
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Bodo, Dogri, Santhali and Maithli added to the list of recognised languages.
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8,23,45,62, 79 and 95
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1960, 1970, 1980, 1989, 2000 and 2010
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Extension of reservation of seats for SC/ST and nomination of Anglo-Indian members in Parliament and State Assemblies.
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96
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2011
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Substituted Odia for Oriya in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution
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97
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2012
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Introduction of Part IXB in the Constitution pertaining to Co-operative Societies
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101
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2016
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Introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST)
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102
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2018
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Establishment of National Commission for Backward Classes
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103
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2019
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Reservation for economically weaker sections of the society
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The 42nd amendment was the most comprehensive amendment which had 59 clauses and carried out so many changes that it has been described as a "Mini Constitution".
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The 52nd amendment was the only amendment to be unanimously adopted by the Parliament.
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