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You have read in this chapter that the 42nd amendment was one of the most controversial amendments so far. Which of the following were the reasons for this controversy?
(a) It was made during national emergency, and the declaration of that emergency was itself controversial.
(b) It was made without the support of special majority.
(c) It was made without ratification by the State legislatures.
(d) It contained provisions, which were controversial.



Answer -

Because:

  1. It over rided the decision of the supreme court given in the Kesavananda case.
  2. The duration of Lok Sabha was extended from five to six years.
  3. It imposed restrictions on the power of judicial review of court.
  4. It also made changes to the preamble, seventh schedule and 53 articles of constitution,
  5. Various MPs from opposition were in jail.

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