By which of the following Amendments was the right to property removed from Part III of the Indian Constitution?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 44th Amendment .
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 removed the Right to Property from Part III of the Indian Constitution, where it was originally a Fundamental Right under Article 31. This amendment was enacted during the Janata Party government led by Morarji Desai. The right to property was a source of conflict during land reforms and was seen as an obstacle to equitable land distribution. After the amendment, the right to property was no longer a fundamental right but was made a legal right under Article 300A in Part XII of the Constitution. This change ensured social justice and land reform.