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Download Solution PDFIn the Indian constitution, which original duties were added by the Act?
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- The correct answer is 42nd Amendment.
- The 42nd Amendment, passed in 1976, is known as the "Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976".
- It is famously referred to as the "Mini-Constitution" due to the extensive changes it made to the Constitution.
- The amendment added the Chapter IV-A, which includes Article 51A, listing the Fundamental Duties of citizens.
Additional Information
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| 44th Amendment | Passed in 1978, it was aimed at undoing some of the changes made by the 42nd Amendment, especially related to emergency provisions and fundamental rights. |
| 41st Amendment | Enacted in 1976, provided immunity to the President, Vice President, Prime Ministers, and Governors from criminal and civil proceedings. |
| 52nd Amendment | Passed in 1985, it introduced the provisions related to anti-defection to prevent political defections and to maintain stability in the government. |
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