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When were the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

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1By the 42nd Amendment in 1985
2By the 42nd Amendment in 1976✓
3By the 35th Amendment in 1974
4By the 44th Amendment in 1978

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By the 42nd Amendment in 1976

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