Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts made the President of India bound to act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister?

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1. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, enacted in 1976, is the key amendment that made the President of India constitutionally obligated to act on the advice of the Council of Ministers, led by the Prime Minister.

2. This amendment strengthened the principle of collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha, ensuring the President's role became largely ceremonial in this regard.

3. The 42nd Amendment is often called the "Mini Constitution" because it introduced extensive changes, including adding the words "Socialist", "Secular", and "Integrity" to the Preamble.

4. Other amendments mentioned:
   - The 40th Amendment dealt mainly with legislative powers distribution between the Union and States.
   - The 46th Amendment focused on reservation of seats in local bodies for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
   - The 48th Amendment is unrelated to this particular change.

**Answer:** 42nd Amendment

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