Question

Which of the following words was were added to the preamble of Indian constitution through the 42nd amendment to the constitution?

• A. Socialist, Secular, Integrity
• B. Socialist, Secular
• C. Socialist only
• D. Secular only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Socialist, Secular, Integrity

The 42nd amendment to Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution Act, 1976, was enacted during the Emergency by the Indian National Congress government headed by Indira Gandhi The 42nd Amendment also amended Preamble and changed the description of India from "sovereign democratic republic" to a "sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic", and also changed the words "unity of the nation" to "unity and integrity of the nation".