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Question : In which of the following years was the Preamble of the Indian Constitution first amended?

Option 1: 1968

Option 2: 1955

Option 3: 1976

Option 4: 1988


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Correct Answer: 1976


Solution : The correct option is 1976.

The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 made amendments to the Preamble. The Preamble was amended by the 42nd amendment to include the terms "Socialist", "Secular", and "Integrity". The Preamble, following the amendment, reads, "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 opportunity; and to promote among them all fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation".

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