The 'Secular' word in the Indian Constitution was added to the constitution by __________ Constitutional Amendment Act.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 42nd .
The word ‘Secular’ was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, enacted in 1976 during the Emergency period under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s government. Along with 'Secular,' the words ‘Socialist’ and ‘Integrity’ were also added to reflect the guiding principles of the Indian state. The inclusion of 'Secular' emphasized that India has no official state religion and guarantees equal treatment and freedom of religion to all citizens. This amendment reinforced the constitutional commitment to religious freedom, tolerance, and the separation of religion from state affairs, making India a truly pluralistic democracy.