Under whose leadership was the 42nd Amendment Act passed?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Indira Gandhi.
The 42nd Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution, also known as the "Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976," was passed under the leadership of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. This amendment is often referred to as a "mini-Constitution" due to its extensive changes to the Constitution, affecting a wide range of aspects including the Preamble, the Seventh Schedule, and the powers of the judiciary and the executive.