PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
PSC Miscellaneous 2012
Answer
42nd Amendment, 1976
Explanation
The words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' were added to the Preamble of the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.
Key Points
- > It was done through the 42nd Amendment.
- > The year was 1976.
- > The word 'Integrity' was also added through this amendment.
Additional Information
- The 42nd Amendment is known as the 'Mini-Constitution'.
- It is the most comprehensive amendment to the Indian Constitution.
- The Preamble is considered the philosophy of the Indian Constitution.
| Subject | Detail |
|---|---|
| Amendment | 42nd |
| Year | 1976 |
| Added Words | Socialist, Secular, Integrity |