Which amendment is popularly known as the 'Mini-Constitution' due to the extensive changes it introduced?
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Correct answer: 42nd Amendment Act
The 42nd Amendment Act (1976) introduced massive changes to the Preamble, Fundamental Duties, and various other parts of the Constitution. It was enacted during the Emergency and significantly altered the constitutional framework.
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