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Directive Principles of State Policy were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976. How many were added?

1. Two
2. Three
3. Five
4. Four

Correct answer: Four

Solution

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 added four new Directive Principles of State Policy to the Constitution. These expanded the scope of social and economic justice.

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