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Who was the President of India when the 86th Amendment came into force?

AAPJ Abdul Kalam

BKR Narayanan

CGiani Zail Singh

DPratibha Devisingh Patil

Answer:

A. APJ Abdul Kalam

Read Explanation:

86th Amendment, 2002:

  • Prime Minister: A B Vajpayee
  • President : APJ Abdul Kalam

86th Amendment:

  • Fundamental Rights: A 21 A
  • Fundamental Duties: 51 A (k) 

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