PGLAW 2018 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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47.

The Preamble To The Indian Constitution Has Been Till Date Amended :

A: Only Once
B: Twice
C: Thrice
D: Never

The answer is: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A) Only Once.

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution was amended only once through the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976. The amendment added three new words, "Socialist," "Secular," and "Integrity" to the Preamble. The Preamble now 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."

Since then, the Preamble has not been amended. It remains a non-justiciable part of the Indian Constitution, but it sets out the fundamental principles and values on which the Constitution is based.