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By which constitutional amendment were the words 'socialist', 'secular' and 'integrity' added in the preamble of Indian Constitution?1. 43rd2. 36th3. 42nd4. 44th

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 42nd

The correct answer is 42nd.

  • The 42nd Amendment changed the description of India from a "sovereign democratic republic" to a "socialist secular democratic republic", and also changed the words "unity of the nation" to "unity and integrity of the nation".
    • Amendment passed during an internal emergency by Indira Gandhi.

  • The 43rd Amendment repealed six articles: 31D, 32A, 131A, 144A, 226A, and 228A.
    • Articles 145, 228, and 366 were amended to facilitate the omission of these six articles.
  • In the 36th Amendment Formation of Sikkim as a State within the Indian Union was constituted.
  • The 44th Amendment provides for human rights safeguards and mechanisms to prevent abuse of executive and legislative authority. Annuls some Amendments enacted in Amendment Bill 42.
    • Amendment passed after the revocation of internal emergency in the Country.


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