The Preamble

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

(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Preamble of the Constitution
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Parliament

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]

(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) One
(d) Four

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]

(a) Social, Religions and Political
(b) Social, Economic and Cultural
(c) Social, Political and Cultural
(d) Social, Economic and Political

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]

(a) The Preamble and the Fundamental Rights
(b) The Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) The Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) None of the above

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 ]

(a) A part if the Constitution but has no legal effect
(b) Not a part of the Constitution and has no legal wffwct wither
(c) A part if the Constitution but has the same legal effect as any other part
(d) A part if the Constitution but has no legal effect Independently of other parts

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]

(a) Social equality is not guaranteed in our Constitution
(b) Social equality already exited in our country
(c) Social equality is guaranteed in our Constitution
(d) None of the above

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.