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What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Indian Constitution?
How was the Preamble to the Indian Constitution described by Pt.Thakur Das Bhargave?
Why did the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly decide to focus the Preamble on defining essential features?
When was the Preamble to the Indian Constitution discussed by the Drafting Committee?
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Who stated that the Preamble is like a 'political horoscope'?
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What did Mahatma Gandhi envision in 'The India of my dreams' as mentioned in the text?
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Which part of the Preamble to the Indian Constitution indicates that the source of authority behind the constitution are the people of India?
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What does the term 'Socialist' in the Preamble imply?
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The term 'Secular' in the Preamble ensures:
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What system of government does the term 'Democratic' in the Indian Constitution describe?
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In the context of the Indian Constitution, what does 'Republic' imply?
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Which amendment added the terms 'Socialist, Secular, and Integrity' to the Preamble?
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Preamble
- The Preamble is a brief introduction to the Indian Constitution, also known as the "political horoscope".
- It embodies the philosophy or ideology of the Constitution and sets the tone for the entire document.
Importance of the Preamble
- The Preamble is considered the most precious part of the Constitution.
- It serves as a yardstick to measure the worth of the Constitution.
- It provides guidance on how the government should function.
Drafting of the Preamble
- The Preamble was discussed in October 1948.
- The Drafting Committee formulated the Preamble based on the 'Objective Resolution'.
- The Committee aimed to define the essential features of the new state and its basic socio-political objectives.
Content of the Preamble
- The Preamble states that India is a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic.
- It aims to secure justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity for all citizens.
- The Preamble was amended in 1976 to include the words 'socialist', 'secular', and 'integrity'.
Parts of the Preamble
- The Preamble can be divided into four parts:
- Source of authority
- Type of government sought to be established
- Objectives of the Constitution
- Adoption and enforcement of the Constitution
Source of Authority
- The source of authority behind the Constitution is the people of India, not the states or several states.
- The Constitution was prepared by the people through their representatives.
Type of Government
- The Preamble establishes India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic.
- Sovereign implies supreme authority and absolute independence.
- Socialist implies individual freedom subordinated to the interest of the community.
- Secular guarantees freedom of religion to all citizens.
- Democratic implies a system of government where supreme powers are vested in the hands of the people.
- Republic implies a state where the executive head is not a hereditary monarch but an elected representative.
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Test your knowledge about the brief introduction to the Indian Constitution, known as the Preamble. Understand the significance and ideology embodied in the Preamble by the constitution makers.
