Q121 / 270 · NDA 2015 (Phase 2) · General Ability

The word 'Secular' was inserted into the Constitution of India by:

A
$44^{\text {th }}$ Amendment Act
B
$52^{\text {nd }}$ Amendment Act
Correct answer
C
$42^{\text {nd }}$ Amendment Act
D
$34^{\text {th }}$ Amendment Act

Solution

Secularism in India means equal treatment of all religions by the state. With the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution of India enacted in 1976, the Preamble to the Constitution asserted that India is a secular nation. However, neither India's constitution nor its laws define the relationship between religion and state.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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