Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

The Constitutional Amendment passed during emergency.

Options:

44th Amendment

52nd Amendment

42nd Amendment

61st Amendment

Correct Answer:

42nd Amendment

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - 42nd Amendment

The 42nd Amendment Act was enacted in 1976 during the emergency. Among the various changes made by the 42nd amendment, one was that the duration of the legislatures in the country was extended from five to six years. This change was not only for the Emergency period but was intended to be of a permanent nature. This amendment is also called "Mini Constitution Of India".