Question
Download Solution PDFHow many times the Preamble of the Indian Constitution has been amended so far?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe Correct answer is 1.
Key Points
- The Preamble of the Indian Constitution has been amended only once.
- This amendment was carried out through the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.
- The 42nd Amendment Act is also known as the “Mini-Constitution” because of its wide-ranging changes.
- It added three new words to the Preamble: “Socialist”, “Secular”, and “Integrity”.
- The Preamble serves as an introduction to the Constitution and outlines its objectives.
- The 42nd Amendment was enacted during the period of Emergency in India, under the government of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Additional Information
- The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976
- It is one of the most comprehensive amendments made to the Indian Constitution.
- It attempted to reduce the power of the judiciary and increase the power of the Parliament.
- It made significant changes in various parts of the Constitution, including the Preamble, the Seventh Schedule, and the Eleventh Schedule.
- The amendment also laid down the ten Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens.
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