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Q: By which amendment of the Constitution of India were the terms 'Socialist' and 'Secular' added in the preamble?
  • A. Constitution (Forty-First Amendment) Act, 1976
  • B. Constitution (Forty-Third Amendment) Act, 1977
  • C. Constitution (Forty-Fourth Amendment) Act, 1978
  • D. qConstitution (Forty-Second Amendment) Act, 1976
Correct Answer: Option D - The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 added three new words – Socialist, Secular and Integrity in the preamble. It also added Fundamental Duties by the citizens (new Part IV A).
D. The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 added three new words – Socialist, Secular and Integrity in the preamble. It also added Fundamental Duties by the citizens (new Part IV A).

Explanations:

The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 added three new words – Socialist, Secular and Integrity in the preamble. It also added Fundamental Duties by the citizens (new Part IV A).