Multiple choice

By which amendment were clauses (4) and (5) added in Article 368 to dilute the limitations of the ‘basic structure’ while amending the Indian Constitution?

  1. 24th Amendment Act

  2. 42nd Amendment Act

  3. 44th Amendment Act

  4. 76th Amendment Act

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 42nd Amendment Act introduced clause (4) and (5) in the Indian Constitution. These clauses say that (a) there are no limitations, expressed or implied, upon the amending power of the Parliament, and that (b) a Constitution Amendment Act would not, therefore, be subject to judicial review on any ground.