Q15
Indian PolityPreamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Duties
The Constitution declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizens of justice, equality and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity among them. The words "socialist" and "secular" were added to the definition in year:
- a.1956
- b.1976
- c.1970
- d.1952
Answer: (B) 1976
The words 'socialist' and 'secular' (and 'integrity') were inserted into the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. The other years do not correspond to any amendment of the Preamble — it has been amended only once.