Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Part 7
Explanation:
• Part VII (Part 7) of the Indian Constitution is the only part that has been completely repealed (removed).
• It contained only one Article, Article 238, which dealt with the administration of Part B States (princely states).
• It was removed by the Constitution (7th Amendment) Act, 1956, which reorganized states on a linguistic basis and abolished the classification of states into Part A, B, C, and D.
Information Booster:
• Original Constitution: Originally had 22 Parts, 395 Articles, and 8 Schedules.
• Current Status: The Constitution now has 25 Parts (due to additions like IV-A, IX-A, IX-B, XIV-A) but technically still numbered up to 22. Part VII remains deleted.
• 7th Amendment: This amendment was based on the recommendations of the States Reorganization Commission (Fazl Ali Commission).
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Part 22 (Option a)
• Deals with Short Title, Commencement, Authoritative Text in Hindi, and Repeals (Articles 393–395).
(b) Part 11 (Option b)
• Deals with Relations between the Union and the States (Legislative and Administrative relations) (Articles 245–263).
(d) Part 5 (Option d)
• Deals with The Union (Executive, Parliament, Judiciary, CAG) (Articles 52–151). It is the largest part of the Constitution.