Question

By which constitutional amendment were the words 'socialist', 'secular' and 'integrity' added in the preamble of Indian Constitution?
1. 43rd
2. 36th
3. 42nd
4. 44th

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 42nd

The correct answer is 42^nd.

• The 42^nd 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• The 43^rd Amendment repealed six articles: 31D, 32A, 131A, 144A, 226A, and 228A.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 36^th Amendment Formation of Sikkim as a State within the Indian Union was constituted.
• The 44^th 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.