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As of 2024, the Indian Constitution has been amended over ______ times, reflecting its flexibility to adapt to changing socio-economic-political needs while preserving core values through the basic structure doctrine.
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Answer: 100
Constitutional amendments trajectory: (a) First Amendment (1951): Addressed land reforms, free speech restrictions, (b) Major amendments: 24th (amending power), 42nd (Mini-Constitution), 44th (post-Emergency corrections), 73rd/74th (local government), 86th (education right), 91st (anti-defection), 101st (GST), 103rd (EWS), 104th (SC/ST reservation extension), 105th (State OBC lists), 106th (women's reservation), (c) Over 105 amendments as of 2024. Demonstrates Constitution's adaptability; basic structure doctrine (Kesavananda) ensures core values protected despite frequent amendments.