Multiple choice

The article which was amended to raise the retirement age of members of State Public Service Commission through _____ Amendment.

  1. 44th

  2. 42nd

  3. 24th

  4. 56th

  5. 41st
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Explanation

The 41st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 raised the retirement age of members of State Public Service Commissions from 60 to 62 years. This amendment amended Article 316 of the Constitution. The change was made to ensure continuity and experience in these important constitutional bodies. The other amendments listed (44th, 42nd, 24th, 56th) dealt with entirely different constitutional provisions.

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