Prior to the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, how was the Indian Republic officially described in the Preamble?

Fundamental Rights — question ID 126

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Explanation

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 amended the Preamble to add three new words: 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity'. Before this amendment, the description of India in the Preamble was 'Sovereign Democratic Republic'.