arrow
arrow
arrow
Which of the following word/s was/were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution in 1976 through the 42nd Amendment?(A) Socialist(B) Sovereign(
Question

Which of the following word/s was/were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution in 1976 through the 42nd Amendment?
(A) Socialist
(B) Sovereign
(C) Democratic
(D) Secular
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

A.

(A) and (C)

B.

(C) and (B)

C.

(A) and (D)

D.

Only (B)

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) (A) and (D)

Explanation:

  • The 42nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution, which was passed in 1976, introduced significant changes, including the addition of the words "Socialist" and "Secular" to the Preamble.

  • These words were added to reflect the changing social and political landscape of India, emphasizing that the country is committed to a socialist and secular state.

Information Booster:
Socialist refers to the objective of establishing a society based on social ownership and equality.
Secular means that the state does not favor any religion and treats all religions equally.
• The 42nd Amendment was one of the most significant amendments, which also made the Preamble more descriptive.
• The words "Sovereign", "Democratic", and "Republic" were already part of the Preamble, and were not added in the 42nd Amendment.

Free Tests

Free
Must Attempt

IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2026 Full Mock Test -01

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon80 Marks
  • timerIcon45 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2026 Reasoning Section Test- 01

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon40 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon40 Marks
  • timerIcon25 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2026 Quant Section Test- 01

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon40 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon40 Marks
  • timerIcon20 Mins
languageIcon English

Similar Questions

test-prime-package

Access ‘HSSC CET Group C’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
446k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!

Similar Questions

Our Plans
Monthsup-arrow