Question

A law student’s notes describe the 1976 constitutional amendment that added the words “Socialist” and “Secular” to the Preamble and is often called the “Mini-Constitution”. Which amendment is it?

1.
61st Amendment
2.
52nd Amendment
3.
44th Amendment
4.
42nd Amendment
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : 42nd Amendment

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सही उत्तर 42nd Amendment है।

Key Points

The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added “Socialist”, “Secular” and “Integrity” to the Preamble and made sweeping changes to the Constitution, earning it the name “Mini-Constitution”.

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Question:

A law student’s notes describe the 1976 constitutional amendment that added the words “Socialist” and “Secular” to the Preamble and is often called the “Mini-Constitution”. Which amendment is it?

1.
61st Amendment
2.
52nd Amendment
3.
44th Amendment
4.
42nd Amendment

Correct Answer: 42nd Amendment

The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added “Socialist”, “Secular” and “Integrity” to the Preamble and made sweeping changes to the Constitution, earning it the name “Mini-Constitution”.

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