Multiple choice

The words ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ were inserted in the _________ Preamble by amendment of the constitution.

  1. 15th

  2. 39th

  3. 42nd

  4. 44th
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Explanation

The words 'Socialist,' 'Secular,' and 'Integrity' were inserted into the Preamble by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976) during the Emergency. The 15th amendment (1963) and 44th amendment (1978) did other things. The 39th was for land reform. Only the 42nd fundamentally altered the Preamble's ideology. These words reflect India's commitment to social justice and religious neutrality.

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