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:

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.

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• 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.