Preamble of the Indian Constitution Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • January 22, 1947 (correct)
  • August 15, 1950
  • August 15, 1947
  • January 26, 1950
  • What does the Preamble to the Indian Constitution not include?

    <p>Specific laws and regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Preamble to the Indian Constitution indicate about the source of authority?

    <p>It is indicated by the Preamble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the purpose of a preamble in a constitution.

    <p>A preamble in a constitution serves as an introductory statement that explains the document's philosophy and objectives, presenting the intention of its framers, the history behind its creation, and the core values and principles of the nation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the ideals behind the Preamble to India's Constitution based on?

    <p>The ideals behind the Preamble to India's Constitution were based on Jawaharlal Nehru's Objectives Resolution, adopted by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Preamble to the Indian Constitution not serve as in court?

    <p>The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is not enforceable in court, but it states the objectives of the Constitution and acts as an aid during the interpretation of Articles when language is found ambiguous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components indicated by the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?

    <p>The Preamble indicates the source of authority of the Constitution, the nature of the Indian state, the statement of its objectives, the date of its adoption, and the history behind the Preamble to the Indian Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Preamble to the Indian Constitution act as during the interpretation of Articles?

    <p>The Preamble to the Indian Constitution acts as an aid during the interpretation of Articles when language is found ambiguous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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