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As of 30th June 2020, the Preamble to the Indian Constitution was amended ______.1. twice2. once3. thrice4. five times

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : once

The correct answer is Once.

  • The Preamble to the Indian Constitution has been amended once on 18 December 1976.
  • Through this 42nd amendment, the words "socialist" and "secular" were added between the words "Sovereign" and "democratic" and the words "unity of the Nation" were changed to "unity and integrity of the Nation".
  • This amendment was done during the Emergency time in the year 1976.

  • The Preamble indicates that the source of authority of the Constitution lies with the people of India.
  • The Preamble declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic.
  • The objectives stated by the Preamble are to secure justice, liberty, equality to all citizens and promote fraternity to maintain the unity and integrity of the nation.
  • The Preamble was adopted on 26 November 1949.


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