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SubjectsGeneral KnowledgeStatic GKChapter 3 — Polity — Quick Facts3.3 Important Amendments

Topic 3.3 · General Knowledge · Polity — Quick Facts

Important Amendments

Important Amendments is studied as part of "Polity — Quick Facts" (Static GK) in General Knowledge. Constitution basics, key articles and important amendments in one-line form.

In the examination context, important amendments carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.

Important Facts

42nd Amendment
1976 — added Fundamental Duties
Preamble
Adopted 26 November 1949
Constituent Assembly chairman
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Drafting Committee chairman
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Key Points

  • Constituent Assembly chairman — Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  • Drafting Committee chairman — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
  • 42nd Amendment — 1976 — added Fundamental Duties
  • Preamble — Adopted 26 November 1949

Important Names

Sardar PatelRajendra PrasadB.R. Ambedkar

Important Dates

197642nd Amendment
1950Constitution commenced
Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »The 42nd Amendment (mini-constitution) added Fundamental Duties and the words socialist, secular, integrity.

Related topics

3.1 Constitution Basics3.2 Key Articles & Parts3.4 Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
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