Question

The word secular was added in the constitution by-

• A. $39^{th}$ Amendment of the constitution
• B. $40^{th}$ Amendment of the constitution
• C. $42^{nd}$ Amendment of the constitution
• D. $46^{th}$ Amendment of the constitution

Hint:

Remember the $42^{nd}$ Amendment as the "Mini Constitution" due to its wide-ranging impact, including the addition of "secular" to the Preamble.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The $42^{nd}$ Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, added the words "Socialist", "Secular", and "Integrity" to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution during the Emergency period.