Q. Which two words have been incorporated in the Preamble by 42nd Amendment ?
a) Democratic and socialist
b) Republic and secular
c) Socialist and sovereign
d) Secular and socialist
Question from BPSC PT 70, 2024
Correct Answer: d) Secular and socialist
Explanation:
The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India, enacted in 1976 during the Emergency period, is one of the most significant amendments. It made several changes to the Constitution, including the incorporation of the words “Secular” and “Socialist” into the Preamble.
Before the amendment, the Preamble described India as a “Sovereign Democratic Republic.” After the 42nd Amendment, it was changed to “Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic.”
– Socialist: This reflects the commitment to achieving social and economic equality for all citizens.
– Secular: This signifies that the state treats all religions equally and does not favor or discriminate against any religion.
Thus, the correct answer is d) Secular and socialist.
