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The 'Right to Property' was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by which Constitutional Amendment?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 42nd Amendment
  2. 44th Amendment
  3. 52nd Amendment
  4. 61st Amendment

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 44th Amendment

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 44th Amendment šŸ“š Explanation: Originally, the Right to Property was a Fundamental Right under Article 19(1)(f) and Article 31. The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 abolished it as a Fundamental Right and converted it into a mere legal right under Article 300A. This change was made to prevent legal hurdles in the state's efforts toward land reforms and equitable distribution of resources.