Indian Constitution Preamble Overview
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What role does the Preamble play in the interpretation of statutes and provisions of the Constitution?

  • It is the supreme power of the Constitution
  • It guides the interpretation but does not confer any power (correct)
  • It is directly enforceable in a court of justice
  • It holds no significance in the Constitution

    • Which term was NOT added to the preamble through the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?

  • Secular
  • Unity and Integrity of the Nation
  • Democratic (correct)
  • Socialist

    • Can the basic structure of the preamble be amended?

  • No, it is directly enforceable in court
  • Yes, but only through a constitutional amendment
  • No, it is not part of the Constitution (correct)
  • Yes, under Article 368

    • What is the significance of the term 'Unity and Integrity of the Nation' in the Preamble?

    <p>It replaced 'Unity of the Nation'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When were the terms 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' added to the Preamble?

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

    Under what article can the preamble be amended?

    <p>Article 368</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Preamble to the Indian Constitution primarily present?

    <p>The source of authority of the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is NOT used to describe India in the Preamble?

    <p>Communal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the stated objectives of the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?

    <p>To secure justice, liberty, equality to all citizens, and promote fraternity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Preamble to the Indian Constitution adopted?

    <p>November 26, 1950</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does fraternity mean in the context of the text?

    <p>An emotional attachment with the country and its people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Preamble play in interpreting the Indian Constitution?

    <p>Guides interpretation when language is ambiguous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document laid down the ideals behind the Preamble to India’s Constitution?

    <p>Objectives Resolution by Jawaharlal Nehru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it stated that liberty cannot be divorced from equality according to the text?

    <p>Because liberty without equality leads to supremacy of a few</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Supreme Court state about the Preamble in the Berubari Case?

    <p>It is not considered a part of the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the three notions essential for a happy life?

    <p>Justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact would equality without liberty have based on the text?

    <p>Supremacy of the few over the many</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Court describe the Preamble's role according to the text?

    <p>As a guiding key to understand the founding principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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