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Through _________ Amendment on 3rd April, 1997 sub-clause (b) of clause (2) of Article 58 was omitted?

Correct answer: C. 13th

  • A. 11th
  • B. 12th
  • C. 13th
  • D. None of above

Explanation

The Thirteenth Amendment Act, 1997 omitted Article 58(2)(b), which had empowered the President to dissolve the National Assembly. The amendment was passed on 3 April 1997.

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