Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1976
The correct answer is 1976. - The Preamble to the India Constitution last amended in 1976.
- It was amended by the 42nd amendment act of 1976.
- 42nd amendment act was passed during the time of Indira Gandhi government.
- By the 42nd amendment act three new words, Socialist, secular, and integrity were inserted to the preamble.
- The 42nd amendment act of 1976 is known as mini-constitution.
- The preamble has been amended only once after its formation.
- The preamble of the Indian constitution is borrowed fro American constitution.
- Changes made by the 42nd amendment act are:
- added a list of 10 fundamental duties by adding a new part IV A.
- Made the president bound by the advice of the cabinet.
- Added part XIV A dealing with the administrative tribunals.
- Raised the tenure of Lok Sabha and state legislative assembly from 5 years to 6 years.
- Tried to give primacy to directive principles over fundamental rights.
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