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Constitutional Amendments (Executive Powers): The position of the President of India, curtailed by the 42nd Amendment, was subsequently partly restored by which amendment? Think of provisions regarding advice of the Council of Ministers and the President's discretion to return advice once. Choose the correct amendment.

Difficulty: Easy

44th Amendment
45th Amendment
26th Amendment
None of the above

Correct Answer: 44th Amendment

Explanation:

What is being asked?
Which amendment partly restored the President's position after the 42nd Amendment.

Given data

Context: Post-Emergency constitutional corrections, 1978

Concept/Approach
The 44th Constitutional Amendment (1978) allowed the President to return the Council of Ministers' advice once for reconsideration, among other restorations, thereby recalibrating the 42nd Amendment's curtailments.

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