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Preamble MCQs
High-yield multiple choice questions asked in previous years (UPSC, SSC CGL, JKSSB, RRB & State PSCs).
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Source, Nature & Objectives of Preamble
- • Source of Authority: "WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA" - Popular sovereignty resides in the citizens of India.
- • Nature of Indian State: Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic.
- • Objectives: Justice (Social, Economic, Political), Liberty (Thought, Expression, Belief, Faith, Worship), Equality (Status, Opportunity), Fraternity (Assuring dignity of individual & unity/integrity of nation).
- • Date of Adoption: 26th November 1949 (Celebrated as Constitution Day / Samvidhan Divas).
- • 42nd Amendment Act (1976): Added three words: "SOCIALIST", "SECULAR", and "INTEGRITY".
Is the Preamble a Part of the Constitution?
- • Berubari Union Case (1960): Supreme Court opined that Preamble is a key to open minds of makers, but NOT a part of the Constitution.
- • Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973): Supreme Court overruled Berubari, holding that Preamble IS an integral part of the Constitution and can be amended under Article 368 without altering the basic structure.
- • LIC of India Case (1995): Supreme Court reaffirmed that Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution.
- • Legal Status: Preamble is non-justiciable (not enforceable in courts of law) and is neither a source of power nor a limitation on legislative power.
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Q1SSC Grad. 2000Easy
Which of the following had the most profound influence in framing the Indian Constitution?
Q2SSC Grad. 2000Medium
The first attempt to introduce a representative and popular element in the governance of India was made through which Act?
Q3NDA 2006Easy
Which of the following Acts introduced communal electorates (separate electorate for Muslims) in India?
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Q4CDS 2003Easy
By virtue of which Act was 'Dyarchy' (dual rule) first introduced in the provincial governments of British India?
Q5CDS 2005Easy
The first definite step to provide parliamentary control over the East India Company's administration in India was taken by:
Q6UP PCS (Main) 2009Easy
The first meeting/session of the Constituent Assembly of India was held on:
Q7SSC Grad. 2006Easy
Who was elected as the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly on December 11, 1946?
Q8UP PCS (Main) 2008Medium
The Constituent Assembly set up the Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on:
Q9UP PCS (Main) 2008Medium
The total number of members included in the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly was:
Q10Utt. PSC (Main) 2006Easy
Who moved the historic 'Objectives Resolution' in the Constituent Assembly on December 13, 1946, which later formed the Preamble?
Q11SSC CGL 2011Easy
Who was appointed as the Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly?
Q12UP PCS (Main) 2008Medium
Who among the following was the Chairman of the Provincial Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
Q13CDS 2009Easy
The concept of 'Judicial Review' in the Indian Constitution was adopted from the constitution of:
Q14UP PCS (Special) 2004 / SSC 2010Easy
The feature of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' (Part IV) was borrowed from the constitution of which country?
Q15SSC Mat. 2008 / UP PCS 2008Medium
The concept of 'A Federation with a strong Centre' and residuary powers vesting in the Centre was borrowed from:
Q16SSC Grad. 2008Medium
The 'Concurrent List' in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the constitution of:
Q17SSC Grad. 2007Easy
The ideals of 'Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity' in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution were inspired by the:
Q18UPSC 2001 / SSC 2009Easy
Which Constitutional Amendment Act added the terms 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble?
Q19UPSC 2017 / UP PCS 2012Hard
In which landmark case did the Supreme Court hold that the Preamble is an integral 'part of the Constitution' and can be amended without altering its basic structure?
Q20UP PCS (Pre) 2008Medium
What is the exact chronological sequence of words describing the nature of the Indian State in the Preamble?
Q21SSC Mat. 2008Easy
How long did the Constituent Assembly take to draft and finalize the Constitution of India?
Q22SSC Grad. 2005Easy
The Constitution of India was formally adopted and enacted by the Constituent Assembly on:
Q23UP PCS (Pre) 2007Easy
Why was January 26 selected as the date for the commencement of the Indian Constitution in 1950?
Q24CDS 2008Medium
The procedure for amending the Indian Constitution (Article 368) was borrowed from the constitution of:
Q25SSC Grad. 2006Medium
The concept of 'Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency' was borrowed from:
Frequently Asked Questions (Preamble)
Q: How many times has the Preamble of the Indian Constitution been amended?
The Preamble has been amended only ONCE so far, by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, which added "Socialist", "Secular", and "Integrity".
Q: Who introduced the "Objective Resolution" which formed the basis of the Preamble?
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru introduced the Historic "Objective Resolution" in the Constituent Assembly on 13th December 1946, which was unanimously adopted on 22nd January 1947.
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