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In which year was the Preamble to the Constitution of India first amended?
A. 1951
B. 1971
C. 1976✓ Correct Answer
D. 1978
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Preamble was amended only once in 1976 by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, which inserted three new words namely socialist, secular, and integrity into the text. The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 altered property rights and emergency safeguards but left the Preamble untouched. The Preamble serves as an introductory statement outlining the guiding principles and philosophy of the Constitution.
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