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Q29) 42nd amendment was one of the most controversial amendments so far following reasons
1. It was made during the national emergency and the declaration of that emergency was itself controversial.
2. It was made without the support of special majority.
3. It was made without ratification by the state legislatures
4.It contained provisions,which were controversial and unconstitutional
Which of the above statements is/are correct?


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a) 1 only.

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b) 2 only.
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c) 3 only.
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d) 4 only.
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The correct option is D d) 4 only.
Ans: D
The 42nd Amendment is regarded as the most controversial constitutional amendment in Indian history. Almost all parts of the Constitution, including the Preamble and amending clause, were changed by the 42nd Amendment, and some new articles and sections were inserted .
For example-It attempted to reduce the power of the Supreme Court and High Courts to pronounce upon the constitutional validity of laws.

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