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Which amendment to the Constitution of India changed the description of India from a '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'? |
44th 40th 42nd 47th |
42nd |
The correct answer is Option 3 - 42nd The exact text of the Preamble - WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation; IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION. |