1976 च्या 42 व्या घटनादुरुस्ती अधिनियमाबाबत खालीलपैकी कोणते विधान चुकीचे आहे ?

The correct answer is Option A (Added only two new words i.e. socialist and secular in the Preamble.).

Key Points:
• 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 (Mini-Constitution):
• Changes to the Preamble: The 42nd Amendment added THREE new words to the Preamble, not two: 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' (changed "sovereign democratic republic" to "sovereign socialist secular democratic republic" and "unity of the Nation" to "unity and integrity of the Nation"). Thus, statement (1) is INCORRECT.
• Other Provisions:
• Statement (2) is correct: Amended Article 74(1) making the ministerial advice strictly binding on the President.
• Statement (3) is correct: Curtailed the writ and judicial review powers of the High Courts and Supreme Court (Articles 32A, 131A, 226A, 228A inserted).
• Statement (4) is correct: Extended the life of Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies from 5 to 6 years (subsequently reverted to 5 years by the 44th Amendment in 1978).
• Therefore, statement (1) is the incorrect statement.
• Key Takeaway: The 42nd Amendment added three words to the Preamble: Socialist, Secular, and Integrity (not only two).