Multiple choice

The preamble of Constitution of India was amended by _____ Amendment.

  1. 44th

  2. 42nd

  3. 24th

  4. 56th

  5. 41st
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 amended the Preamble to add the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to describe India as a 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic'. This was a significant amendment passed during the Emergency period. The 44th Amendment did not touch the Preamble, and the other amendments listed are irrelevant.

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