Which of the following new words were added to Indian Constitution by the 42nd
Constitutional Amendment Act?
A. Socialist
B. Integrity
C. Fraternity
D. Secular
E. Equality

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) A, B, and D only

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, also known as the "Mini-Constitution", brought significant changes to the Indian Constitution. Among these, the following words were added to the Preamble:

• Socialist
• Secular
• Integrity

Updated Preamble:

After the amendment, the Preamble read: "We, the People of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic..."

• Socialist emphasizes economic and social justice, aiming to reduce inequality.
  
• Secular ensures freedom of religion and no state religion.
  
• Integrity was added to stress national unity and cohesion.

The other terms:

• Fraternity and Equality were already part of the original Preamble, adopted in 1949.