SarkariPYQ

SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 26

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q26

Back to paper

The 42nd Amendment Act in 1976 inserted which new Part in the Indian Constitution?

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Part IV A.

The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 was inserted in Part IV A of the Indian Constitution.

  • The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 made significant changes to the Indian Constitution. It introduced the words "Socialist," "Secular," and "Integrity" to the Preamble, among other modifications. 
  • It also increased the scope of parliamentary power and amended various articles.