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Preamble of the Indian Constitution
- The term Preamble refers to the introduction or preface to the Constitution.
- It is not enforceable in a court of law but provides a key to understanding and interpretation of the Constitution.
- It has been described as the soul of the Constitution.
- In cases of doubt, the Supreme Court has referred to the Preamble to elucidate vague aspects of the Constitution.
Significance of the Preamble
- Indicates the source of authority of the Constitution.
- States the objectives the Constitution seeks to achieve.
- Amended by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, which added three new words: Socialist, Secular, and Integrity.
Text of the Preamble
“We, the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic and to secure to all its citizens:
- JUSTICE: Social, economic, and political;
- LIBERTY: Of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship;
- EQUALITY: Of status and opportunity, and to promote among them all;
- FRATERNITY: Assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation.”
“In our Constituent Assembly, this twenty-sixth day of November 1949, we do hereby adopt, enact, and give to ourselves this Constitution.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
A: The Preamble is the introductory statement of the Indian Constitution that outlines the fundamental values and guiding principles.
Q2: Is the Preamble legally enforceable?
A: No, the Preamble is not legally enforceable in a court of law, but it serves as an important guiding document for interpreting the Constitution.
Q3: Which amendment added new words to the Preamble?
A: The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 added the words Socialist, Secular, and Integrity to the Preamble.
Q4: What are the objectives stated in the Preamble?
A: The objectives include Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Q1: The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is based on the
A) Government of India Act, 1935
B) American Constitution
C) Objective Resolution
D) British Constitution
Answer: C) Objective Resolution
Explanation: The Preamble is based on the Objective Resolution proposed by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1946.
Q2: How many times has the Preamble been amended?
A) Once
B) Twice
C) Thrice
D) Never
Answer: A) Once
Explanation: The Preamble has been amended only once by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
Q3: Which of the following words was NOT originally in the Preamble?
A) Sovereign
B) Socialist
C) Democratic
D) Republic
Answer: B) Socialist
Explanation: The word Socialist was added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
Q4: The phrase “Unity and Integrity of the Nation” was added to the Preamble by which amendment?
A) 44th Amendment
B) 42nd Amendment
C) 52nd Amendment
D) 73rd Amendment
Answer: B) 42nd Amendment
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 introduced the phrase “Unity and Integrity of the Nation”.
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