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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?
What is the purpose of a preamble in a constitution?
What is the purpose of a preamble in a constitution?
When were the ideals behind the Preamble to India's Constitution established?
When were the ideals behind the Preamble to India's Constitution established?
What does the Preamble to the Indian Constitution not include?
What does the Preamble to the Indian Constitution not include?
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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?
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Describe the purpose of a preamble in a constitution.
Describe the purpose of a preamble in a constitution.
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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?
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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?
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What are the components indicated by the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
What are the components indicated by the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
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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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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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Test your knowledge of the Indian Constitution with this quiz on the Preamble of the Constitution. Explore the significance of the Preamble and its role in outlining the fundamental principles and ideals of the nation.