The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was amended only once in 1976 through which Amendment?

44th
42nd
76th
54th

LohaHridoy

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2025-01-04 04:42

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AhmedNazir

Option 2 : 42nd

Option 2 is correct, i.e. 42^nd.

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was amended only once in 1976 through the 42nd Amendment.
It was enacted by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during the Emergency (1975-77).
The 42nd Amendment is considered as the most controversial amendment in the Indian history.

Extra information:

Amendment

Detail

54th Amendment

Provided for an increase in salaries of the Supreme court and High court judges.

42nd Amendment

Also known as "mini-constitution of India".

Added three new words (socialist, secular, and integrity) in the preamble.

Added Fundamental Duties

Made the president bound by the advice of the cabinet

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