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Answer: President of India
The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners under Article 324. However, the Election Commission functions independently. The 2023 Supreme Court judgment introduced a collegium system for appointments, but Parliament can legislate otherwise.
Answer: 552
Article 80 specifies that the Lok Sabha can have a maximum of 552 members: 530 from States, 20 from Union Territories, and 2 nominated Anglo-Indian members (though the Anglo-Indian nomination was removed by the 104th Amendment Act, 2019). Currently, the strength is 543 elected members.
Answer: 42nd
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, often called the 'Mini-Constitution', added three words to the Preamble: Socialist, Secular, and Integrity. This amendment was enacted during the Emergency period under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. [[3]][[10]]
Answer: False
Right to Property was originally a Fundamental Right under Article 31. However, the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978 removed it from Part III (Fundamental Rights) and made it a legal right under Article 300-A. It is no longer enforceable under Article 32.
Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and played the pivotal role in framing the Indian Constitution. He is widely regarded as the principal architect of the Constitution. [[8]][[22]]