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What does the Preamble to the Indian Constitution not serve as?
What does the Preamble to the Indian Constitution not serve as?
- Historical record of the nation's achievements (correct)
- A statement of the Constitution's objectives
- A guide for interpreting ambiguous language in the Constitution
- Enforceable law in court
What is the purpose of a preamble in a constitution?
What is the purpose of a preamble in a constitution?
- To outline the specific laws and regulations of the nation
- To establish the hierarchy of government branches
- To provide a historical account of the nation's development
- To present the intention of the framers and the core values of the nation (correct)
When were the ideals behind the Preamble to India's Constitution established?
When were the ideals behind the Preamble to India's Constitution established?
- January 22, 1947 (correct)
- August 15, 1950
- August 15, 1947
- January 26, 1950
What does the Preamble to the Indian Constitution not include?
What does the Preamble to the Indian Constitution not include?
What does the Preamble to the Indian Constitution indicate about the source of authority?
What does the Preamble to the Indian Constitution indicate about the source of authority?
Describe the purpose of a preamble in a constitution.
Describe the purpose of a preamble in a constitution.
What were the ideals behind the Preamble to India's Constitution based on?
What were the ideals behind the Preamble to India's Constitution based on?
What does the Preamble to the Indian Constitution not serve as in court?
What does the Preamble to the Indian Constitution not serve as in court?
What are the components indicated by the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
What are the components indicated by the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
What does the Preamble to the Indian Constitution act as during the interpretation of Articles?
What does the Preamble to the Indian Constitution act as during the interpretation of Articles?
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Purpose of a Preamble
Purpose of a Preamble
Presents the intention of the framers and the core values of the nation.
Ideals Behind the Preamble
Ideals Behind the Preamble
January 22, 1947, with the adoption of Jawaharlal Nehru's Objectives Resolution.
Preamble in Court
Preamble in Court
It states the objectives of the Constitution and acts as an aid during interpretation of Articles when language is ambiguous.
Components Indicated by the Preamble
Components Indicated by the Preamble
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Purpose of Preamble in a Constitution
Purpose of Preamble in a Constitution
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Source of Authority?
Source of Authority?
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Preamble's Limitation
Preamble's Limitation
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What the Preamble Excludes
What the Preamble Excludes
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Study Notes
Preamble to the Indian Constitution
- A preamble is an introductory statement in a document that explains the document's philosophy and objectives.
- In a constitution, it presents the intention of its framers, the history behind its creation, and the core values and principles of the nation.
Key Features of the Preamble
- Gives an idea of the source of the Constitution
- Describes the nature of the Indian State
- States the objectives of the Constitution
- Mentions the date of its adoption
- Provides a history of the Preamble to the Indian Constitution
History of the Preamble
- The ideals behind the Preamble were laid down by Jawaharlal Nehru's Objectives Resolution
- Adopted by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947
Importance of the Preamble
- States the objectives of the Constitution
- Acts as an aid during the interpretation of Articles when language is found ambiguous
- Not enforceable in court, but indicates the source of authority of the Constitution
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