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Explain Amendment 42 of the Indian Constitution

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Answered by Eshwarya
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It is also known as Mini Constitution.
It is amendment in preamble.
Preamble : Added three new words (i.e., socialist, secular and integrity) in the Preamble.

2.Added Fundamental Duties by the citizens (new Part IV A)

3.Four Directive Principles were added by 42nd amendment as follows:

To secure opportunities for healthy development of children (Article 39)
To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39 A)
To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43 A)
To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life (Article 48 A).
Answered by shivanshraj00
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Answer:

The 42nd Amendment changed the description of India from a "sovereign democratic republic" to a "sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic", and also changed the words "unity of the nation" to "unity and integrity of the nation".

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