UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 84
In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (1st Amendment)
Explanation: The Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951 responded to early court decisions on fundamental rights by changing free-speech restrictions and safeguarding land reform laws.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-the First Amendment was widely viewed as a response to judicial interpretations of Fundamental Rights.
B. Incorrect-The 42nd Amendment made sweeping changes in 1976 but was not the earliest amendment associated with these early rulings.
C. Incorrect-The 44th Amendment restored many democratic protections after the Emergency, rather than being the described 1951 response.
D. Incorrect-The 86th Amendment addressed elementary education, notably Article 21A.