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Who is the final authority on whether an amendment violates the basic structure?
AThe Cabinet
BThe Judiciary
CParliament
DThe President
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The Judiciary
1. The Kesavananda ruling came in 1973.
2. Parliament can amend within limits.
3. The Judiciary decides what basic structure is.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 9, Constitution as a Living Document._
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