The Preamble has been amended only once so far in 1976 by the 42nd Amendment by inserting which of the following words?

Socialism, secularism and sovereignty

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Socialist, secular and integrity

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Liberty, equality and fraternity

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Democratic, republic and equality

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Solution

The correct option is B Socialist, secular and integrity
The 42nd Amendment amended the Preamble and changed the description of India from ‘sovereign democratic republic’ to a ‘sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic’, and also changed the words ‘unity of the nation’ to ‘unity and integrity of the nation’.

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