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Q: Which amendment of the Constitution of India incorporated Goa, Daman and Diu as the eighth union territory of India, by amending the First Schedule to the Constitution?
  • A. 18th
  • B. 12th
  • C. 10th
  • D. 13th
Correct Answer: Option B - The 12th Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as the Constitution Amendment Act, 1962, incorporated Goa, Daman and Diu as the eighth Union territory of India, by amending the first schedule to the constitution. India acquired control of Goa, Daman and Diu from Portugal in December 1961.
B. The 12th Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as the Constitution Amendment Act, 1962, incorporated Goa, Daman and Diu as the eighth Union territory of India, by amending the first schedule to the constitution. India acquired control of Goa, Daman and Diu from Portugal in December 1961.

Explanations:

The 12th Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as the Constitution Amendment Act, 1962, incorporated Goa, Daman and Diu as the eighth Union territory of India, by amending the first schedule to the constitution. India acquired control of Goa, Daman and Diu from Portugal in December 1961.