Match List I with List II:

List I (Amendments)	List II (Year)
A. 42nd Amendment	I. 1978
B. 44th Amendment	II. 1963
C. 15th Amendment	III. 1975
D. 38th Amendment	IV. 1976

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

1. A. 42nd Amendment - IV. 1976

   • The42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, often referred to as the "Mini-Constitution," was enacted in1976. It made extensive changes to the Constitution, including the addition of the words "Socialist" and "Secular" to the Preamble.

2. B. 44th Amendment - I. 1978

   • The44th Amendment was passed in1978 to reverse some of the changes made by the 42nd Amendment. It aimed to restore the balance of power between the Parliament and the Judiciary and to protect fundamental rights.

3. C. 15th Amendment - II. 1963

   • The15th Amendment was enacted in 1963. It made several changes, including increasing the retirement age of High Court judges and clarifying the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

4. D. 38th Amendment - III. 1975

   • The38th Amendment was passed in 1975 during the Emergency period. It placed the declaration of Emergency beyond judicial review and made several other changes to strengthen the executive's power.

     
     

     Additional Information:

     • A. 42nd Amendment (IV): Introduced during the Emergency period by Indira Gandhi's government. Added words like "Socialist," "Secular," and "Integrity" to the Preamble.
     • B. 44th Amendment (I): Ensured the right to property was no longer a Fundamental Right but a constitutional right.
     • C. 15th Amendment (II): Strengthened representation and voting rights for SC/ST and Anglo-Indians.
     • D. 38th Amendment (III): Restricted judicial intervention in ordinances and declared Emergency proclamations unquestionable.