History & Civics
What is a Preamble? Which words were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act 1976?
Answer
The Preamble is an introductory part of the Constitution. The ideals of the Constitution are embodied in the Preamble. The Preamble to the Constitution of India reflects the aims and objectives of the Constitution.
The terms 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act 1976.
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