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The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was amended by the ______ Amendment Act, 1976.

  1. 24th
  2. 42nd
  3. 44th
  4. 73rd

Answer: 42nd

The 42nd Amendment added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble. The Preamble is part of the Constitution and can be amended under Article 368, but basic structure cannot be altered (Kesavananda Bharati case).

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