Question

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 is often called the 'Mini Constitution' because it did which of the following?

1.
Made the most extensive changes to the Constitution
2.
Introduced the Goods and Services Tax
3.
Gave voting rights to 18-year-olds
4.
Created the state of Telangana
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : Made the most extensive changes to the Constitution

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सही उत्तर Made the most extensive changes to the Constitution है।

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The 42nd Amendment made the most extensive changes to the Constitution, including adding 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble and adding Fundamental Duties. Voting at 18 came with the 61st Amendment and GST with the 101st Amendment.

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Question:

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 is often called the 'Mini Constitution' because it did which of the following?

1.
Made the most extensive changes to the Constitution
2.
Introduced the Goods and Services Tax
3.
Gave voting rights to 18-year-olds
4.
Created the state of Telangana

Correct Answer: Made the most extensive changes to the Constitution

The 42nd Amendment made the most extensive changes to the Constitution, including adding 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble and adding Fundamental Duties. Voting at 18 came with the 61st Amendment and GST with the 101st Amendment.

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