Correct Answer – Option 2 : 1976

The correct answer is 1976.

• The Preamble to the India Constitution last amended in 1976.
  • It was amended by the 42^nd amendment act of 1976.
  • 42^nd amendment act was passed during the time of Indira Gandhi government.
  • By the 42^nd amendment act three new words, Socialist, secular, and integrity were inserted to the preamble.
  • The 42^nd amendment act of 1976 is known as mini-constitution.
• The preamble has been amended only once after its formation.
• The preamble of the Indian constitution is borrowed fro American constitution.

• Changes made by the 42^nd amendment act are:
  • added a list of 10 fundamental duties by adding a new part IV A.
  • Made the president bound by the advice of the cabinet.
  • Added part XIV A dealing with the administrative tribunals.
  • Raised the tenure of Lok Sabha and state legislative assembly from 5 years to 6 years.
  • Tried to give primacy to directive principles over fundamental rights.