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Which Constitutional Amendment Act added 'Secular', 'Socialist', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

A. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976✓ Correct Answer
B. 44th Amendment Act, 1978
C. 86th Amendment Act, 2002
D. 52nd Amendment Act, 1985

💡 Solution & Explanation

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 remains the sole instance of amendment to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, inserting the socialist, secular, and integrity descriptors to define the nation's socio-political objectives. The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 subsequently altered several emergency provisions and removed the right to property from the list of fundamental rights. Indian polity questions frequently highlight the significance of the 42nd Amendment, often referred to as a mini-constitution.

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