GK Question

history hard mcq

Which amendment added the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble?

  1. 24th Amendment
  2. 42nd Amendment
  3. 44th Amendment
  4. 86th Amendment

Answer: 42nd Amendment

The 42nd Amendment Act (1976) added 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble during the Emergency. These additions reflected the commitment to social justice and national unity. [[1]]

Topic Indian Constitution - Historical Context
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC CGL