Multiple choice

Which amendment to the Constitution made it necessary on the part of the President to accept the advice given by the Council of Ministers?

  1. 24th amendment

  2. 25th amendment

  3. 41st amendment

  4. 42nd amendment
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 amended Article 74 to explicitly state that the President shall act in accordance with the advice of the Council of Ministers. The 44th Amendment later added that the President could ask for reconsideration once, but must follow the subsequent advice.

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