VerifiedHint: Sikkim is one of the states which has never been ruled by any Mughals or British directly. Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India when this Constitutional Amendment Act came into force.
Complete answer:
The parliament of India has powers to amend the Constitution under Article 368.
What?
Option B) the 36th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1975 – Formation of Sikkim as a state within the Union of India is the correct option.
It is an act passed by the Indian Parliament in 1975 by the virtue of which the kingdom of Sikkim became the 22nd state of India.
When & Where?
The Act came into force from April 25. 1975, the day on which it was passed in the Upper house of the parliament that is Rajya Sabha.
How?
The Constitution can be amended in three ways:
1) By a simple majority of the Parliament
2) By a special majority of the Parliament, and
3) By a special majority of the Parliament and the ratification of at least half of the state legislatures.
Hence, the correct answer is option B.
Note:
1) 34th Constitutional Amendment Act – is related to land reform acts and amendments to these acts under schedule 9 of the constitution.
2) 35th Constitutional Amendment Act – is about the terms and conditions for the integration of Sikkim into the Union of India.
3) 37th Constitutional Amendment Act – is linked to the establishment of the Legislative assembly of Arunachal Pradesh.
