The Preamble

Total Questions: 47

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:

(a) 1,2 and 3
(b) 2,3 and 4
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 1,2 and 4

Correct Answer: (a) 1,2 and 3

Solution:In 1976, the Preamble to the Constitution was modified by the 42nd Amendment. The characterization 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]

(a) 25th Amendment
(b) 42nd Amendment
(c) 44th Amendment
(d) 52nd Amendment

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

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1,2 and 3
(c) 2,3 and 4
(d) All above

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:

(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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]

(a) Democratic India
(b) Republic of People
(c) Democracy of People
(d) We, the People of India

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]

(a) Directive Principles
(b) Fundamental Rights
(c) Citizenship
(d) Preamble of the Constitution

Correct Answer: (d) Preamble of the Constitution

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

(a) Universalism
(b) Holism
(c) Socialism
(d) Inter Actionism

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]

(a) India has many religions.
(b) Indians have religious freedom.
(c) Following the religion depends upon the will of at individual
(d) There is no religion of the State in India.

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]

(a) Sovereign
(b) Democratic
(c) Secular
(d ) Federal

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]

(a) Socialist
(b) Secular
(c) Sovereign
(d) Public Welfare

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.

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