Multiple choice general knowledge

The words 'secular' and 'socialist' were added to the Indian Constitution in 1975 by amending the

  1. Preamble

  2. Directive Principles

  3. Fundamental Rights

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976) added the words 'secular' and 'socialist' to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. This amendment was passed during the Emergency period under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The Preamble was amended, not the Directive Principles or Fundamental Rights.

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