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’?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 42nd.
- The 42nd Amendment of Indian Constitution was enacted in 1976 in the midst of the National Emergency (25 June 1975 – 21 March 1977) by the government led by Indira Gandhi.
- This Act is also known as the “Mini Constitution” because of the large number of revisions it made to the Constitution of India.
- It tried to limit the ability of the Supreme Court and High Court to rule on the constitutionality of laws. It also presented the fundamental responsibilities of Indian citizens to the country.