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Which Constitutional Amendment Act is known as the 'Mini-Constitution' because of the wide-ranging amendments it brought to the Indian Constitution?

A. 24th Amendment Act
B. 42nd Amendment Act✓ Correct Answer
C. 44th Amendment Act
D. 52nd Amendment Act

💡 Solution & Explanation

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 is widely termed the Mini-Constitution because it introduced sweeping changes across the Preamble, fundamental duties, and judicial powers. The subsequent 44th Amendment undid several contentious provisions introduced during the Emergency. This amendment remains a landmark topic for Indian polity questions.

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