The term ‘secular’ was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by which amendment?
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A.
42nd Amendment
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B.
44th Amendment
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C.
52nd Amendment
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D.
61st Amendment
Correct Answer:
A. 42nd Amendment
Explanation:
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976, often referred to as the Mini-Constitution, introduced significant changes to the Indian Constitution. One of the most notable alterations was the modification of the Preamble to include three new terms: Secular, Socialist, and Integrity. This amendment was enacted during the Emergency period under the administration of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to explicitly define the nature of the Indian State. Among the other options provided, the 44th Amendment focused on civil liberties, the 52nd introduced anti-defection laws, and the 61st lowered the voting age.
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