CGPSC 2021 · Question 28 of 93

What is not true about the 44 th Constitutional Amendment?

General Knowledge

AThis amendment was brought in by Janata Government (1977-79)
BWith this constitutional amendment, changes in 42 nd Constitutional Amendment was made
CThrough this amendment first time it was made clear in Constitution that President cannot act against the advice of Council of Ministers
DAs per this amendment President can return the advice of Council of Ministers for reconsideration as many times as he want till he is satisfiedCorrect

Answer: D. As per this amendment President can return the advice of Council of Ministers for reconsideration as many times as he want till he is satisfied

Explanation

The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, enacted in 1978, holds significant importance in India's constitutional history. It was primarily brought in by the Janata Government to reverse some of the drastic changes introduced by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, which was enacted during the Emergency period.

Source: CGPSC 2021 official paper

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