2015 · Q97
Which of the following laws have been repealed by the Constitution of India?
- 1The Government of India Act, 1935
- 2The Indian Independence Act, 1947
- 3The Abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction Act, 1949
- 4The Preventive Detention Act, 1950
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 4 only
- C1 and 3
- D1, 2 and 4
Explanation
Article 395 of the Constitution repealed the Government of India Act, 1935 and the Indian Independence Act, 1947 — statements 1 and 2 correct. The Abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction Act, 1949 had already done its work of ending Privy Council appeals and was not repealed by the Constitution, and the Preventive Detention Act, 1950 was enacted after the Constitution commenced. Hence 1 and 2 only.