Which constitutional amendment gave the Directive Principles precedence over Fundamental Rights?

Correct option is B

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976) gave precedence to Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) over Fundamental Rights in certain cases. This amendment was passed during Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s tenure and is often called the "Mini Constitution" due to its extensive changes to the Indian Constitution.

Key Point:

• The 42nd Amendment attempted to curtail judicial review by restricting the ability of courts to strike down laws that were seen as violating Fundamental Rights.
• ​The Preamble was amended to include the words "Socialist," "Secular," and "Integrity", reflecting the government’s commitment to these principles.​

• 55th Amendment (1987) – Gave statehood to Arunachal Pradesh.
• 43rd Amendment (1977) – Restored judicial review and reduced the power given by the 42nd Amendment.
• 44th Amendment (1978) – Restored Fundamental Rights over Directive Principles and reversed many changes made by the 42nd Amendment.