In which of the following years did the first Amendment Act of the Constitution of India come into force

Correct option is B

• The First Amendment Act of the Constitution of India came into force in 1951. It was enacted to address issues arising from the interpretation of certain provisions in the Constitution. The key provisions of the First Amendment included changes related to freedom of speech, protection of scheduled castes and tribes, and the imposition of restrictions on the grounds of public order, morality, and security.

• The First Amendment Act of 1951 made changes to Article 19, which deals with the freedom of speech and expression. It allowed the government to impose reasonable restrictions on these freedoms for reasons like security, public order, and morality.
• It also introduced provisions related to the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in legislatures.
• The amendment was important in ensuring that the principles of democracy and equality were balanced with the need for public order and national security.
• The First Amendment also curtailed the scope of judicial review, particularly concerning laws that were in conflict with fundamental rights.