Multiple choice

Which of the following amendment acts eliminated the right to property from the list of Fundamental Rights?

  1. 24th Amendment Act

  2. 25th Amendment Act

  3. 42nd Amendment Act

  4. 44th Amendment Act

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian constitution does not recognize property rights as a Fundamental Rights. In the year 1977, the 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a Fundamental Right. However, in another part of the constitution, Article 300 (A) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property saved by authority of law.