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What was the primary objective of the 24th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1971?

  1. To limit the power of the Supreme Court
  2. To empower state legislatures
  3. To enable Parliament to amend Fundamental Rights
  4. To establish judicial review

Answer:

Option C: To enable Parliament to amend Fundamental Rights

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “To enable Parliament to amend Fundamental Rights”.

The Amendment explicitly granted Parliament the authority to amend any part of the Constitution, including Fundamental Rights, by amending Articles 13 and 368.