Questions and Answers
What did N.A. Palkhivala refer to as the ‘identity card of the Constitution’?
Which amendment added the words Socialist, Secular, and Integrity to the Indian Constitution?
Which feature of the Preamble indicates the foundational principles of the Constitution?
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is based on which document?
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What is specifically mentioned as a practice followed by several countries, including India?
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Study Notes
American Constitution and Preamble
- The American Constitution was the first constitution to feature a Preamble.
- The Preamble serves as the introduction or preface to the Constitution, summarizing its core principles and objectives.
- N.A. Palkhivala, a notable jurist, referred to the Preamble as the "identity card of the Constitution."
Indian Constitution and Preamble
- The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was influenced by the "Objectives Resolution" proposed by Pandit Nehru.
- The "Objectives Resolution" was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India, outlining the foundational goals of the Constitution.
- The Preamble was amended in 1976 through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, adding the terms "Socialist," "Secular," and "Integrity" to reflect evolving societal values.
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Explore the significance of the Preamble in the Indian Constitution, which serves as its introduction and essence. Learn about its origins, connections to other countries, and views from constitutional experts like N.A. Palkhivala. This quiz will help you understand the foundational objectives laid out in the Preamble.
