Consider the following statements about the Preamble to the Indian Constitution:
1. The 44th Amendment to the Constitution incorporated ‘Socialist’ in the Preamble.
2. The word ‘Socialism’ had been used in the context of economic planning.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
The word ‘Socialist’ was not there in the Preamble to the Constitution in its original form. In 1976, the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution incorporated ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ in the Preamble. The word ‘Socialism’ had been used in the context of economic planning. It signifies major role in the economy. It also means commitment to attain ideals like removal of inequalities, provision of minimum basic necessities to all, equal pay for equal work.
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