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Which of the following statements about the Indian Constitution is correct? 1) The 42nd Amendment added the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble. 2) The President can declare a financial emergency under Article 360. 3) The Rajya Sabha has a fixed term of 5 years.
Only 1 and 2
Only 2 and 3
Only 1 and 3
All 1, 2 and 3
Only 1 and 2
Statements 1 and 2 are correct because the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 added 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble, and Article 360 empowers the President to proclaim a Financial Emergency. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Rajya Sabha is a permanent body not subject to dissolution, with one-third of its members retiring every two years, whereas Lok Sabha has a fixed term of 5 years.
Statements 1 and 2 are correct because the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 added 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble, and Article 360 empowers the President to proclaim a Financial Emergency. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Rajya Sabha is a permanent body not subject to dissolution, with one-third of its members retiring every two years, whereas Lok Sabha has a fixed term of 5 years.
Article 360 of the Indian Constitution (Financial Emergency) and the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976
The 42nd Amendment Act 1976 is often called a 'Mini-Constitution' due to extensive changes made to the text.
Financial Emergency under Article 360 has never been declared in India to date.
Rajya Sabha is the Upper House (Council of States) of the Parliament, and its individual members enjoy a tenure of 6 years.
Statement 1 is correct: The Preamble has been amended only once so far by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.
Statement 2 is correct: Article 360 allows the President to declare a financial emergency if financial stability or credit of India is threatened.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Rajya Sabha is a permanent house and is never dissolved entirely, making 'fixed term of 5 years' false for the house itself.
A is correct тАФ Statements 1 and 2 are factually accurate regarding constitutional amendments and emergency provisions.
For Indian Polity exams, always memorize key constitutional amendments like the 42nd and 44th amendments alongside Emergency provisions under Articles 352, 356, and 360.
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