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In which amendment of Indian constitution does the term cabinet is mentioned for the first time?

A44th Constitution (Amendment) Act

B45th Constitution (Amendment) Act

C48th Constitution (Amendment) Act

D51st Constitution (Amendment) Act

Answer:

A. 44th Constitution (Amendment) Act

Read Explanation:

Article 352 that deals with the proclamation of National Emergency have the word ‘cabinet’ in it for the first time. The Article was inserted in 44th Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1978.


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