Multiple choice

Which one of the following amendments accorded precedence to the Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights?

  1. The 24th Amendment

  2. The 39th Amendment

  3. The 42nd Amendment

  4. The 44th Amendment
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 42nd Amendment (1976) accorded precedence to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights. This was highly controversial as it weakened Fundamental Rights. The 44th Amendment (1978) later restored the supremacy of Fundamental Rights over Directive Principles, reverting this change.

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