The Preamble

Total Questions: 47

1. In The Following Quotation, [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997]

WE THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a (Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic) and to sure to all its citizens.
JUSTICE, social, economic and political;
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and work ship;
EQUALITY of status and of 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 X do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution. X stands for:

Correct Answer: (b) Twenty - sixth day of November, 1950
Solution:

The Indian Constitution starts with the preamble, which outlines the main objective of the Constitution. The Preamble describes the nature, objectives, and ideals of the Indian political system. It also contains the date in which the constitution was adopted, i.e., 26 November, 1949. The term ''X'' stand for the adoption sate. Thus, option (b) is the correct answer.

2. What was the exact Constitution status of the Indian Republic on 26-01-1950 when the Constitution came into force? [U.P.P.C.S. (Main) 2009, U.P Lower (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Solution:

The Constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950. The exact Constitutional status on 26-1-1950 was A SOVEREIGN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC "The words socialist, secular and integrity were added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.

3. What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26 January, 1950? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Solution:

The Constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950. The exact Constitutional status on 26-1-1950 was A SOVEREIGN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC "The words socialist, secular and integrity were added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.

4. The mind of the makers of the constitution of India is reflected in which of the following? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (a) The Preamble
Solution:

The Preamble reflects the minds of the makers of the Constitution. K.M. Munshi called it the political horoscope.

5. How many types of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity in that order have been mentioned in the preamble of constitution of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (a) 3,5,2,1
Solution:

The Preamble of the Constitution mentions 3 types of justice, 5 types of liberty, 2 types of equality and one Kind of fraternity.

6. In the context of the Preamble of Indian Constitution which of the following sequence is correct?

Correct Answer: (d) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic
Solution:

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution, as amended by the 42- Amendment in 1976 is-We the People of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic The word People's is not mentioned in the Preamble of the Indies Constitution. This particular word has been mentioned in the Constitution of China. Thus option (d) is the correct answer

7. Which among the following is the correct order mentioned in Preamble of the Indian Constitution? [UP R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic
Solution:

The preamble of the Indian Constitution- WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved 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 of 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, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACKAND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION Obviously, the correct order is-Sovereign, Socialist, Secular and Democratic.

8. In which form is India declared in the Preamble of Indian Constitution? [42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (c) A Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
Solution:

The preamble of the Indian Constitution- WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved 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 of 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, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACKAND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION Obviously, the correct order is-Sovereign, Socialist, Secular and Democratic.

9. Consider the following words. [48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008]

(A) Socialist

(B) Democratic

(C) Sovereign

(D) Secular

Choose the correct sequence of words as given in the Preamble.

Correct Answer: (a) C, A, D and B
Solution:

The preamble of the Indian Constitution- WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved 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 of 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, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACKAND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION Obviously, the correct order is-Sovereign, Socialist, Secular and Democratic.

10. The expression "Socialist" was introduced in the Preamble of Indian Constitution by which amendment? [60-62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) 42nd amendment
Solution:

The preamble has been amended by the 42 Constitutional amendment Act (1976), which added three new words: socialist, secular and integrity.

11. Which of the following was inserted in the 'Preamble' of the Constitution of India, through 42 Constitutional Amendment Act? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Socialist, secular
Solution:

The preamble has been amended by the 42 Constitutional amendment Act (1976), which added three new words: socialist, secular and integrity.

12. The words 'Secular' and 'Socialist' were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the [U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017, U.P. P.C.S. (SpL) (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) 42nd Amendment
Solution:

The preamble has been amended by the 42 Constitutional amendment Act (1976), which added three new words: socialist, secular and integrity.

13. Which one of the following describes India as a Secular State? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

Correct Answer: (b) Preamble to the Constitution
Solution:

The Preamble of the Constitution contains the word 'Secular" which was added to the Preamble by the 42 Amendment Act, 1976. Thus, it declares India as a Secular State.

14. Which one of the following words was not included in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution in 1975? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) Integrity
Solution:

The word "Integrity" was not in the Constitution at the time of its commencement. It was added in 1976 by the 42 Amendment Act.

15. Which of the following words have been added to the Preamble by the 42-Amendment? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

I. Socialist

II. Gram Swarajya

III. Secular

IV. Sovereign

Select the correct answer by using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (b) I and III
Solution:

The word "Integrity" was not in the Constitution at the time of its commencement. It was added in 1976 by the 42 Amendment Act.

16. Consider the following statements in regards to the Preamble of Constitution and select the correct one using the code given below- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]

1. The objectives Resolution by Jawaharlal Nehru finally became Preamble

2. It is non-Justiciable.

3. It can't be amended

4. Preamble cannot override the specific provision of the Constitution

Correct Answer: (b) Only 1,2 and 4
Solution:

The Objectives Resolution moved by Jawaharlal Nehru on 13 December, 1946 was unanimously adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22 January, 1947, Later, this Resolution became the foundation of the Preamble. The Supreme Court said in the Keshwanand Bharti case that the Preamble of the Constitution can be used to explain the ambiguous areas of the Constitution. Amendment of the Preamble is possible and by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment, the words socialist, secular and integrity were added to it. It is non-justiciable, Le its provisions can't be enforced in a court of Law. It cannot override the provisions of the Constitution. Thus, in the above statements, only 1.2 and 4 are correct.

17. What is the legal nature of the Preamble of the Constitution? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (b) It is not enforceable
Solution:

The Objectives Resolution moved by Jawaharlal Nehru on 13 December, 1946 was unanimously adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22 January, 1947, Later, this Resolution became the foundation of the Preamble. The Supreme Court said in the Keshwanand Bharti case that the Preamble of the Constitution can be used to explain the ambiguous areas of the Constitution. Amendment of the Preamble is possible and by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment, the words socialist, secular and integrity were added to it. It is non-justiciable, Le its provisions can't be enforced in a court of Law. It cannot override the provisions of the Constitution. Thus, in the above statements, only 1.2 and 4 are correct.

18. The Preamble of the Constitution was amended by- [Uttarakhand U.D.A/L.D.A. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (c) 42nd Amendment
Solution:

In 1976, the Preamble to the Constitution was modified by the 42nd Amendment. The char Act erization of India as a 'Sovereign Democratic Republic' changed to a 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic." The term "Unity of the Nation" was changed to "Unity and Integrity of the Nation."

19. The term 'Socialist' was added in the Preamble by the- [60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016, Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (a) 42nd Amendment
Solution:

In 1976, the Preamble to the Constitution was modified by the 42nd Amendment. The char Act erization of India as a 'Sovereign Democratic Republic' changed to a 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic." The term "Unity of the Nation" was changed to "Unity and Integrity of the Nation."

20. By which Constitutional Amendment was the term 'Socialist' included in the Preamble? [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023, M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Forty-second Constitutional Amendment
Solution:

In 1976, the Preamble to the Constitution was modified by the 42nd Amendment. The char Act erization of India as a 'Sovereign Democratic Republic' changed to a 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic." The term "Unity of the Nation" was changed to "Unity and Integrity of the Nation."

21. In the Preamble of Constitution adopted on 26 November, 1949, which word/words was/were not present- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]

1. Socialist

2. Integrity

3. Secular

4. Republic

Choose the correct answer by following:

Correct Answer: (a) 1,2 and 3
Solution:

In 1976, the Preamble to the Constitution was modified by the 42nd Amendment. The char Act erization of India as a 'Sovereign Democratic Republic' changed to a 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic." The term "Unity of the Nation" was changed to "Unity and Integrity of the Nation."

22. The word 'Secular' was inserted in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

Correct Answer: (b) 42nd Amendment
Solution:

In 1976, the Preamble to the Constitution was modified by the 42nd Amendment. The char Act erization of India as a 'Sovereign Democratic Republic' changed to a 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic." The term "Unity of the Nation" was changed to "Unity and Integrity of the Nation."

23. The goal of Constitution is to secure/assure all its citizens- [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 1998]

1. Justice Social and Economic

2. Liberty of Thought and Expression

3. Equality of Opportunity

4. Dignity of the Individual

Choose the correct answer by using

Correct Answer: (d) All above
Solution:

The Preamble embodies the basic philosophy and fundamental values on which the Constitution is based. The Preamble is aimed to secure to all its citizens (1) Justice-Social, Economic, Political (2) Liberty of Thought, Expression, Belief, Faith and Worship (3) Equality of Status and Opportunity (4) Fraternity assuring the Dignity of the Individual and the Unity and Integrity of the Nation.

24. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Assertion (A): India is a sovereign socialist secular democratic republic.

Reason (R): It was substituted by (42 Amendment) Act 1976 for Sovereign Democratic Republic.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Solution:

The preamble has been amended only once so far, in 1976 by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, which has added three new words - Socialist, Secular & integrity to the Preamble. This amendment was held to be valid. Hence, option (a) is correct.

25. India has people's sovereignty because the Preamble of the Constitution begins with the words: [39th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (d) We, the People of India
Solution:

The Preamble to the Constitution starts with the words-"We the People of India...." These words indicate the Sovereignty of the people or citizens of India. It means that the peoples of India are not governed by any external power but are directed by the Constitution.

26. Where have the words 'We the people of India' been used in the Constitution of India? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Preamble of the Constitution
Solution:

The Preamble to the Constitution starts with the words-"We the People of India...." These words indicate the Sovereignty of the people or citizens of India. It means that the peoples of India are not governed by any external power but are directed by the Constitution.

27. ''All individuals are fully and equally human" this principle is known as- [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (a) Universalism
Solution:

The principle of All individuals are fully and equally human is known as universalism. According to this principle, every person is entitled to Human Rights without any discrimination.

28. Which among the following is the correct expression of the term 'Secular' in India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

Correct Answer: (d) There is no religion of the State in India.
Solution:

The Indian Constitution embodies the positive concept of Secularism. Secularism in India means, there is no official religion of the state in India. There is equal treatment of all religions by the state.

29. Which of the following words is NOT mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (d ) Federal
Solution:

The Preamble of the Constitution: WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into & 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 of 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, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

The word federal is not mentioned in the preamble. So option (d) is correct.

30. Which of the following words is not in the Preamble to the Constitution of India? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (d) Public Welfare
Solution:

The word 'Public Welfare' is not mentioned in the preamble of the Indian Constitution. The other three words SOCIALIST, SECULAR and SOVEREIGN are present in the Preamble.

31. Which one of the following liberty is not embodied in the Preamble of the Constitution of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008, U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (d) Economic Liberty
Solution:

The preamble of the Constitution of India embodies the LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship but does not include economic liberty.

32. Which among the following is not mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution of India? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (d) Religious Justice
Solution:

The Preamble of the Constitution of India mentioned JUSTICE (social, economic and political), whereas the word Religious Justice is not present in the Preamble.

33. Which of the following is true in relation to the Preamble of Constitution of India? [M.P.C.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (a) The words "Socialist' and 'Secular' were not the part of the Preamble on the enforcement of Constitution in 1950
Solution:

The words 'Socialist' and 'Secular were not part of the Preamble of the Constitution at the time of its commencement in 1950. These words were inserted in the preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. Thus only option (a) is correct.

34. Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the 'Soul' of the Constitution? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015, U.P. U.D.A/LD.A. (Pre) 2006, U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2008, U.P. P.S.C. (GIC) 2008, Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012, U.P. P.S.C. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) The Preamble
Solution:

The Preamble of the Constitution is called the 'Soul of the Constitution. K.M. Munshi, a member of the drafting committee, defined the Preamble as the "Horoscope of our sovereign democratic Republic." Subhash Kashyap has mentioned that "If Constitution is the body then Preamble is the Soul, If the Preamble is a foundation then Constitution is a structure or building standing on it.

Note: It is notable that Dr. B.R. Ambedkar has recognized "The Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32) as the heart and soul of the Constitution, so if the question is asked with respect to Dr. Ambedkar then in such case, option (d) will be the correct answer.

35. Who among the following called the Preamble of Indian Constitution "the horoscope of our sovereign, democratic republic"? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (d) K.M. Munshi
Solution:

The Preamble of the Constitution is called the 'Soul of the Constitution. K.M. Munshi, a member of the drafting committee, defined the Preamble as the "Horoscope of our sovereign democratic Republic." Subhash Kashyap has mentioned that "If Constitution is the body then Preamble is the Soul, If the Preamble is a foundation then Constitution is a structure or building standing on it.

Note: It is notable that Dr. B.R. Ambedkar has recognized "The Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32) as the heart and soul of the Constitution, so if the question is asked with respect to Dr. Ambedkar then in such case, option (d) will be the correct answer.

36. Who has termed Constitution a sacred document? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (a) B. R. Ambedkar
Solution:

Bhimrao Ambedkar in 1947, became the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India. Ambedkar was a staunch Constitutionalist. He believed that a government must be Constitutional and that the Constitution must be treated as a basic and sacred document.

37. In which case did the Supreme Court first declare that the Preamble is not a part of the Constitution? [U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

Correct Answer: (a) Berubari
Solution:

In the Berubari case (1960), the Supreme Court of India de cleared that the Preamble is not an integral part of the Indian Constitution.

38. In which of the following cases Supreme Court held. that 'The Preamble forms part of the Constitution? [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2012 ]

Correct Answer: (c) Bommai Vs. Union of India
Solution:

In the case of S.R. Bommai Vs. Union of India, 1994, the Supreme Court held that the Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution. In the case of Keshvanand Bharti Vs the State of Kerala (1973), a bench of 13 Judges of the Supreme Court outlined the Basic Structure doctrine of the Constitution

39. In which of the following cases the Supreme Court regarded Preamble as a part of the basic structure of India Constitution? [U.P.P.S.C. (R..) 2014]

Correct Answer: (d) Keshwanand Bharti Case
Solution:

The Preamble was regarded as a part of the basic structure of the Indian constitution by the Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case.

40. The ideals and objectives outlined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution have been further elaborated in- [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2002, U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]

Correct Answer: (c) The Chapter on Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Rights, and Fundamental Duties
Solution:

The main objective of the Constitution is to secure justice- social, economic and political, liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship, equality of status and opportunity, to all its citizens. The advancement of the people should not be a barrier to the advancement of the nation, so the promotion of fraternity is also aimed in the Constitution. The ideals and objectives outlined by the Preamble are included in the chapters related to Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties.

41. The objective of Indian Constitution is reflected in which of the following? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Preamble of the Constitution
Solution:

The main objective of the Constitution is to secure justice- social, economic and political, liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship, equality of status and opportunity, to all its citizens. The advancement of the people should not be a barrier to the advancement of the nation, so the promotion of fraternity is also aimed in the Constitution. The ideals and objectives outlined by the Preamble are included in the chapters related to Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties.

42. How many types of justice has been enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

Correct Answer: (b) Three
Solution:

There are 3 types of justice mentioned in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. The Preamble aims to ensure Social, Economic and Political/Justice.

43. In the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, which Justice is provided to all its citizens? [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (d) Social, Economic and Political
Solution:

There are 3 types of justice mentioned in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. The Preamble aims to ensure Social, Economic and Political/Justice.

44. Economic Justice' as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in- [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) The Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy
Solution:

The Preamble explicitly provides for Economic Justice as an objective of the Indian Constitution. The part of Directive Principles of State Policy, on the other hand, contains several Articles, which provide for Economic Justice, e.g., Article 38(1) says "The State shall strive to promote the welfare of the people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may a social order, in which justice, social, economic and political, shall inform all the institutions of the national life."

45. The Preamble to the Constitution of India is : [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020 ]

Correct Answer: (b) Not a part of the Constitution and has no legal wffwct wither
Solution:

The Supreme Court of India accepted the Preamble as a part of the Constitution in the Keshwanand Bharti Case (1973). The Preamble given in the Constitution in a Court of law. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

46. The Preamble given in the Constitution- [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004]

1. Is not enforceable in courts

2. Is important and have utility

3. Describe the aims of governance

4. Help to five a Judicial meaning to our Constitution

Correct Answer: (*)
Solution:

All the answer are correct. The Preamble given in the Constitution is not enforceable in a Court of Law. It is notable that the Preamble is Amendable and has been amended only once, in 1976, by the 42nd Constitution Amendment.

47. Which of the following is correct ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) Social equality is guaranteed in our Constitution
Solution:

Social Equality has been guaranteed in our Constitution under 'Right to Equality' in article 14 to 18. The Preamble to the Constitution also aims to aims to ensure social equality.