Indian Constitution Preamble
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What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Indian Constitution?

  • To address the day-to-day governance issues
  • To summarize the entire Constitution
  • To provide detailed guidelines on how the government should function
  • To outline the fundamental philosophy or ideology of the Constitution (correct)

    • How was the Preamble to the Indian Constitution described by Pt.Thakur Das Bhargave?

  • As an afterthought
  • 'The most precious part of the Constitution' (correct)
  • As an insignificant part of the Constitution
  • As a redundant component

    • Why did the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly decide to focus the Preamble on defining essential features?

  • To reserve other matters for the substantive parts of the Constitution (correct)
  • To make it a legally binding document
  • To ensure it could measure the worth of the Constitution
  • To exclude any reference to socio-political objectives

    • When was the Preamble to the Indian Constitution discussed by the Drafting Committee?

    <p>October 1948</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who stated that the Preamble is like a 'political horoscope'?

    <p>The Constitution makers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mahatma Gandhi envision in 'The India of my dreams' as mentioned in the text?

    <p>'An India of perfect harmony among all communities'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the Preamble to the Indian Constitution indicates that the source of authority behind the constitution are the people of India?

    <p>Source of authority or authority clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Socialist' in the Preamble imply?

    <p>Subordinating individual freedom to the interest of the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'Secular' in the Preamble ensures:

    <p>Freedom of religion to all citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system of government does the term 'Democratic' in the Indian Constitution describe?

    <p>A system where elected representatives exercise supreme powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the Indian Constitution, what does 'Republic' imply?

    <p>A system where executive head is elected rather than hereditary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment added the terms 'Socialist, Secular, and Integrity' to the Preamble?

    <p>42nd Amendment Act of 1976</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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