Which of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution made the Right to Property a Legal Righ...........

General Studies (CGL) Indian Polity

Which of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution made the Right to Property a Legal Right in place of a Fundamental Right?

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Combined Graduate level Examination 2023 Tier I

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40th

48th

44th

45th

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Explanation:

- The 44th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1978, changed the status of the Right to Property from a Fundamental Right to a Legal Right. It was a significant shift, ensuring the state can more easily acquire private land for public use.

Correct Answer: Option 3 - 44th

- The 40th Amendment, passed in 1976, primarily dealt with revising the Ninth Schedule to include more land reform laws.

- The 48th Amendment, enacted in 1984, allowed for the extension of President's rule in Punjab due to the turbulent situation at the time.

- The 45th Amendment, enacted in 1980, extended the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Indian Parliament and State Assemblies.