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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.
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Correct answer and explanation
Correct answer: 44th Amendment
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: B) 44th Amendment 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.