Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) 100th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2015.
Solution:
The India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) was revised and adopted by the two countries under the 100th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2015.
This amendment allowed the ratification of the agreement, which facilitated the exchange of enclaves between the two countries, resolving a long-standing border issue.
- Objective of the Amendment:
- To implement the 1974 Land Boundary Agreement and its 2011 Protocol between India and Bangladesh.
Explanation of Other Options:
- (A) 98th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2012:
- This amendment dealt with granting special status to the Karnataka-based Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal and has no connection to the India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement.
- (B) 99th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2014:
- This amendment established the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC), which was later struck down by the Supreme Court of India.
- (C) 101st Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2016:
- This amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India, aimed at creating a unified indirect tax structure.
Information Booster:
- Article 368 of the Constitution of India gives Parliament the power to amend the Constitution.