Which Constitutional Amendment Act amended the Preamble?

42nd Amendment Act, 1976. The Preamble was amended by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.

Which three words were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?

The 42nd Amendment added Socialist, Secular and Integrity.

Which of the following words was part of the ORIGINAL Preamble?

Socialist, Secular and Integrity were added in 1976; 'Democratic' was in the original Preamble.

Consider the following statements: 1. The Preamble was amended by the 42nd Amendment in 1976. 2. The word 'Sovereign' was added by the 42nd Amendment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only. Only statement 1 is correct. 'Sovereign' was in the original Preamble; the 42nd Amendment added Socialist, Secular and Integrity.

The procedure for amending the Constitution is defined in:

Amendment is the procedure for making changes to the Constitution, and this procedure is defined in the Constitution itself (Part XX, Article 368).

Which Part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?

Part III (Articles 12–35) deals with Fundamental Rights.

Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which Part of the Constitution?

Part IV (Articles 36–51) contains the Directive Principles of State Policy.

Fundamental Duties are contained in which Part and Article?

Part IV A, Article 51A. Part IV A (Article 51A) deals with Fundamental Duties.

Citizenship is dealt with in which Part and Articles of the Constitution?

Part II, Articles 5–11. Part II (Articles 5–11) deals with Citizenship.

Articles 52–151 of the Constitution fall under which Part?

Part V – The Union. Part V (Articles 52–151) deals with The Union.

Part VI of the Constitution, covering Articles 152–237, deals with:

Part VI (Articles 152–237) deals with The States.

Which Part of the Constitution was repealed by the 7th Amendment Act, 1956?

Part VII was repealed by the 7th Amendment Act, 1956.

Part IX of the Constitution deals with:

Part IX (Articles 243–243O) deals with the Panchayats.

Co-operative Societies are dealt with in which Part of the Constitution?

Part IX B (Articles 243ZH–243ZT) deals with Co-operative Societies.

The Municipalities are covered under which Articles of the Constitution?

Part IX A (Articles 243P–243ZG) deals with the Municipalities.

Relations between the Union and the States are dealt with in:

Part XI (Articles 245–263) deals with relations between the Union and the States.

Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within the territory of India is dealt with in:

Part XIII (Articles 301–307) deals with Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within India.

Tribunals are dealt with in which Part of the Constitution?

Part XIV A (Articles 323A–323B) deals with Tribunals.

Elections are dealt with in which Part of the Constitution?

Part XV (Articles 324–329A) deals with Elections.

Official Languages are dealt with in which Articles of the Constitution?

Part XVII (Articles 343–351) deals with Official Languages.

Emergency Provisions are contained in which Part of the Constitution?

Part XVIII (Articles 352–360) contains the Emergency Provisions.

Which Article of the Constitution deals with the amendment of the Constitution?

Part XX (Article 368) deals with the amendment of the Constitution.

Part XXII (Articles 393–395) of the Constitution deals with:

Part XXII (Articles 393–395) deals with Short title, Commencement, Authoritative Text in Hindi and Repeals.

Match the Parts with their subjects: A. Part VIII – 1. Scheduled and Tribal Areas B. Part X – 2. Union Territories C. Part XVI – 3. Special provisions relating to certain classes

A-2, B-1, C-3. Part VIII – Union Territories (239–242); Part X – Scheduled and Tribal Areas (244–244A); Part XVI – Special provisions relating to certain classes (330–342).

Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits are dealt with in which Articles?

Part XII (Articles 264–300A) deals with Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits.

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Preamble and Parts of the Constitution - Part 2 - Topic Guide and MCQs

Part of General Knowledge > Indian Polity - 25 questions, about 12.5 min, with an explanation after every answer.

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02 Nov 2026

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Preamble and Parts of the Constitution - Part 2: all 25 questions

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Which Constitutional Amendment Act amended the Preamble?
1. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
2. 44th Amendment Act, 1978
3. 86th Amendment Act, 2002
4. 7th Amendment Act, 1956
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Answer: (A) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

Explanation: The Preamble was amended by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.
Which three words were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?
1. Secular, Democratic and Unity
2. Socialist, Republic and Integrity
3. Socialist, Secular and Integrity
4. Sovereign, Socialist and Secular
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Answer: (C) Socialist, Secular and Integrity

Explanation: The 42nd Amendment added Socialist, Secular and Integrity.
Which of the following words was part of the ORIGINAL Preamble?
1. Democratic
2. Socialist
3. Secular
4. Integrity
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Answer: (A) Democratic

Explanation: Socialist, Secular and Integrity were added in 1976; 'Democratic' was in the original Preamble.
Consider the following statements:1.The Preamble was amended by the 42nd Amendment in 1976.2.The word 'Sovereign' was added by the 42nd Amendment.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (A) 1 only

Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. 'Sovereign' was in the original Preamble; the 42nd Amendment added Socialist, Secular and Integrity.
The procedure for amending the Constitution is defined in:
1. Rules framed by the President
2. The Constitution itself
3. Supreme Court judgements
4. An Act of Parliament
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Answer: (B) The Constitution itself

Explanation: Amendment is the procedure for making changes to the Constitution, and this procedure is defined in the Constitution itself (Part XX, Article 368).
Which Part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
1. Part III
2. Part IV A
3. Part IV
4. Part II
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Answer: (A) Part III

Explanation: Part III (Articles 12–35) deals with Fundamental Rights.
Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which Part of the Constitution?
1. Part IV A
2. Part III
3. Part V
4. Part IV
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Answer: (D) Part IV

Explanation: Part IV (Articles 36–51) contains the Directive Principles of State Policy.
Fundamental Duties are contained in which Part and Article?
1. Part V, Article 52
2. Part IV, Article 51
3. Part IV A, Article 51A
4. Part III, Article 35
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Answer: (C) Part IV A, Article 51A

Explanation: Part IV A (Article 51A) deals with Fundamental Duties.
Citizenship is dealt with in which Part and Articles of the Constitution?
1. Part I, Articles 1–4
2. Part II, Articles 5–11
3. Part II, Articles 12–18
4. Part III, Articles 12–35
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Answer: (B) Part II, Articles 5–11

Explanation: Part II (Articles 5–11) deals with Citizenship.
Articles 52–151 of the Constitution fall under which Part?
1. Part VI – The States
2. Part VIII – Union Territories
3. Part XI – Union-State Relations
4. Part V – The Union
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Answer: (D) Part V – The Union

Explanation: Part V (Articles 52–151) deals with The Union.
Part VI of the Constitution, covering Articles 152–237, deals with:
1. The Panchayats
2. Union Territories
3. The Union
4. The States
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Answer: (D) The States

Explanation: Part VI (Articles 152–237) deals with The States.
Which Part of the Constitution was repealed by the 7th Amendment Act, 1956?
1. Part VIII
2. Part VII
3. Part IX
4. Part XXII
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Answer: (B) Part VII

Explanation: Part VII was repealed by the 7th Amendment Act, 1956.
Part IX of the Constitution deals with:
1. The Panchayats
2. The Municipalities
3. Union Territories
4. Co-operative Societies
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Answer: (A) The Panchayats

Explanation: Part IX (Articles 243–243O) deals with the Panchayats.
Co-operative Societies are dealt with in which Part of the Constitution?
1. Part XIV A
2. Part X
3. Part IX A
4. Part IX B
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Answer: (D) Part IX B

Explanation: Part IX B (Articles 243ZH–243ZT) deals with Co-operative Societies.
The Municipalities are covered under which Articles of the Constitution?
1. 244–244A
2. 243P–243ZG
3. 243ZH–243ZT
4. 243–243O
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Answer: (B) 243P–243ZG

Explanation: Part IX A (Articles 243P–243ZG) deals with the Municipalities.
Relations between the Union and the States are dealt with in:
1. Part XIII (Articles 301–307)
2. Part XII (Articles 264–300A)
3. Part XI (Articles 245–263)
4. Part X (Articles 244–244A)
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Answer: (C) Part XI (Articles 245–263)

Explanation: Part XI (Articles 245–263) deals with relations between the Union and the States.
Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within the territory of India is dealt with in:
1. Part XII
2. Part XIV
3. Part XI
4. Part XIII
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Answer: (D) Part XIII

Explanation: Part XIII (Articles 301–307) deals with Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within India.
Tribunals are dealt with in which Part of the Constitution?
1. Part XV (Articles 324–329A)
2. Part XIV A (Articles 323A–323B)
3. Part XIV (Articles 308–323)
4. Part IX B
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Answer: (B) Part XIV A (Articles 323A–323B)

Explanation: Part XIV A (Articles 323A–323B) deals with Tribunals.
Elections are dealt with in which Part of the Constitution?
1. Part XVI
2. Part XIV
3. Part XVII
4. Part XV
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Answer: (D) Part XV

Explanation: Part XV (Articles 324–329A) deals with Elections.
Official Languages are dealt with in which Articles of the Constitution?
1. 352–360
2. 361–367
3. 343–351
4. 330–342
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Answer: (C) 343–351

Explanation: Part XVII (Articles 343–351) deals with Official Languages.
Emergency Provisions are contained in which Part of the Constitution?
1. Part XIX
2. Part XV
3. Part XVIII
4. Part XX
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Answer: (C) Part XVIII

Explanation: Part XVIII (Articles 352–360) contains the Emergency Provisions.
Which Article of the Constitution deals with the amendment of the Constitution?
1. Article 368
2. Article 370
3. Article 352
4. Article 360
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Answer: (A) Article 368

Explanation: Part XX (Article 368) deals with the amendment of the Constitution.
Part XXII (Articles 393–395) of the Constitution deals with:
1. Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions
2. Miscellaneous
3. Short title, Commencement, Authoritative Text in Hindi and Repeals
4. Official Languages
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Answer: (C) Short title, Commencement, Authoritative Text in Hindi and Repeals

Explanation: Part XXII (Articles 393–395) deals with Short title, Commencement, Authoritative Text in Hindi and Repeals.
Match the Parts with their subjects:A.Part VIII – 1. Scheduled and Tribal AreasB.Part X – 2. Union TerritoriesC.Part XVI – 3. Special provisions relating to certain classes
1. A-2, B-1, C-3
2. A-2, B-3, C-1
3. A-3, B-1, C-2
4. A-1, B-2, C-3
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Answer: (A) A-2, B-1, C-3

Explanation: Part VIII – Union Territories (239–242); Part X – Scheduled and Tribal Areas (244–244A); Part XVI – Special provisions relating to certain classes (330–342).
Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits are dealt with in which Articles?
1. 301–307
2. 264–300A
3. 245–263
4. 308–323
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Answer: (B) 264–300A

Explanation: Part XII (Articles 264–300A) deals with Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits.

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