State PCS PYQPrelims 2025

UPPCS · Question 41

Which among the following words were inserted in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment? 1. Socialist 2. Secular 3. Sovereign 4. Republic Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 3 and 4
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 1 and 3
  4. 2 and 3
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Answer: (B) 1 and 2

Explanation

The 42nd Amendment (1976) added 'Socialist', 'Secular' and 'Integrity'; 'Sovereign' and 'Republic' were there from 1950.