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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 96

Which two words were inserted into the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment?

  1. Democratic and Socialist
  2. Republic and Secular
  3. Socialist and Sovereign
  4. Secular and Socialist
Show answer & explanation

Answer: (D) Secular and Socialist

Explanation

The 42nd Amendment, 1976 added 'Socialist', 'Secular' and 'Integrity' to the Preamble.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: 'Democratic' was in the original Preamble.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: 'Republic' was in the original.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: 'Sovereign' was in the original.

  • (D) Correct

    Correct: the 42nd Amendment (1976) added 'Socialist', 'Secular' (and 'Integrity').