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What is the significance of the 42nd Amendment Act (1976) to the Indian Constitution?
What is the significance of the 42nd Amendment Act (1976) to the Indian Constitution?
- It borrowed features from other countries' Constitutions.
- It introduced the concept of 'basic structure' of the Constitution.
- It was known as the 'Mini-Constitution' due to substantial changes made. (correct)
- It made minor changes to the Constitution.
Which Constitutional amendment ruled that Parliament cannot alter the 'basic structure' of the Indian Constitution?
Which Constitutional amendment ruled that Parliament cannot alter the 'basic structure' of the Indian Constitution?
- 42nd Amendment
- 74th Amendment
- 44th Amendment (correct)
- 7th Amendment
What distinguishes the Indian Constitution from other countries?
What distinguishes the Indian Constitution from other countries?
- It does not have a 'basic structure.'
- It has several salient features unique to it. (correct)
- It has undergone many amendments.
- It was adopted in 1949.
In what case did the Supreme Court rule on the 'basic structure' of the Indian Constitution?
In what case did the Supreme Court rule on the 'basic structure' of the Indian Constitution?
Which amendment is known for introducing a large number of changes to the Indian Constitution?
Which amendment is known for introducing a large number of changes to the Indian Constitution?
What contributes to the lengthiest nature of the Indian Constitution?
What contributes to the lengthiest nature of the Indian Constitution?
How does the Indian Constitution compare to other constitutions in terms of length?
How does the Indian Constitution compare to other constitutions in terms of length?
What was the original number of Articles in the Indian Constitution when it was first adopted in 1949?
What was the original number of Articles in the Indian Constitution when it was first adopted in 1949?
Which amendment to the Indian Constitution resulted in the addition of the highest number of Articles?
Which amendment to the Indian Constitution resulted in the addition of the highest number of Articles?
What is one reason for the extensive details in the Indian Constitution?
What is one reason for the extensive details in the Indian Constitution?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a reason for the size of the Indian Constitution?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a reason for the size of the Indian Constitution?
