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Text of the Preamble (as amended): What does the Preamble currently declare India to be? Consider the 42nd Amendment which inserted additional descriptors in 1976. Choose the correct description.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: A sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic

Explanation:


Given data

  • Preamble's current wording is being asked.


Concept/Approach
The original Preamble (1950) said Sovereign Democratic Republic. The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 added the words Socialist and Secular, making it: Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic.


Final Answer
A sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic

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