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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 30

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 26 June 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q30

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When was the preamble to the Indian Constitution amended?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 1976.

  • The Preamble of the Indian Constitution has been amended only once through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, which added the words 'socialist' and 'secular' to the original text.
  • The Preamble serves as an introductory statement that outlines the guiding philosophy and key goals of the Constitution. It draws inspiration from the Preamble of the US Constitution.
  • It emphasizes that the authority of the Constitution is derived from the people of India.
  • The Preamble proclaims India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic, and highlights its core objectives: securing justice, liberty, and equality for all citizens, and fostering fraternity to preserve the unity and integrity of the nation.