Multiple choice

The Directive Principles of State Policy are accorded precedence over the Fundamental Rights as per the _____ Amendment.

  1. 44th

  2. 42nd

  3. 24th

  4. 56th

  5. 41st

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 gave precedence to Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) over Fundamental Rights. Article 31C was amended to provide that any law giving effect to DPSP in Article 39(b)(c) could not be declared void for violating Fundamental Rights. This controversial provision was later modified by the 44th Amendment. The other amendments did not establish this precedence.