Preamble

1

Preamble of the constitution adopted on 26th November 1949 contained which of the following?

  1. Socialist
  2. Democratic
  3. Sovereign
  4. Justice
  5. Integrity

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
I, II and III
B
II, III, IV and V
C
II, III and IV
D
All of the above
2

That Preamble is the part of the Constitution was ruled by Supreme Court in

A
Golaknath Case
B
Baruberi Union Case
C
Kesavananda Bharti case
D
Maneka Gandhi case
3

‘Sovereignty’ in preamble signifies?

  1. A government which is not controlled by any external power.
  2. Country can frame its own external policies.
  3. Country is bound by the policies of Charter of United Nations being a member of it.
  4. That people of the country are sovereign and enjoy absolute liberty.

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
I only
B
I and II only
C
I, II and IV only
D
All of the above
4

Consider the following regarding preamble of the Constitution of India

  1. It is based on the instruments of instructions contained in government of India Act, 1935.
  2. It is justiciable in nature
  3. 42nd amendment added two words only – socialist and secular

Choose the correct code(s)

A
Only I is true
B
Only III is true
C
Both I and II are true
D
All the above are false
5

What does the Preamble to Indian Constitution deal with?

  1. Basis and foundation of Indian Constitution
  2. Targets and Ideals
  3. Aims and objectives

Choose the correct option:

A
1 only
B
3 only
C
1 and 2
D
All of the above
6

The courts interpretation of the term 'secular' contained in the Preamble to Indian Constitution means?

A
‘The State’ shall not discriminate between religions and all shall be treated equally.
B
There is a separation of religion and “State”.
C
It advocates lack of authority of religious leaders over political decisions
D
India is a tolerant country believing in equality of all people
7

What does the term “democratic” in the Preamble to Indian Constitution imply?

  1. A democracy is based on the doctrine of popular sovereignty
  2. The elected Government is responsible to the legislature for all its policies and actions.
  3. The Governments are accountable for their actions to the people of India

Choose the correct option:

A
1 and 2
B
3 only
C
2 only
D
All of the above
8

What does the word “Republic” in the Preamble to the constitution of India indicates?

A
the absence of any privileged class and hence all public offices being opened to every citizen without any discrimination
B
In a monarchy, the head of the state (usually king or queen) enjoys a hereditary position, for example, UK
C
India has an elected head of state called the president who is elected indirectly for a fixed period of five years.
D
vesting of political sovereignty in the people or in a single individual like a king
9

The Preamble refers to the introduction or preface to the Constitution and it contains the summary or essence of the Constitution.

  1. It is a source of power to legislature
  2. It is a prohibition upon the powers of legislature.

Choose the correct statement:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
1 and 2
D
None
10

What are the ingredients of Indian Preamble?

  1. Source of authority of the Constitution
  2. Structure of Indian federation
  3. Objectives of the Constitution
  4. Nature of Indian State

Options:

A
1 and 2
B
3 only
C
1, 3 and 4
D
All of the above
11

What does the Preamble to Indian Constitution deal with?

  1. Basis and foundation of Indian Constitution
  2. Targets and Ideals
  3. Aims and objectives

Choose the correct option:

A
I only
B
III only
C
I and II
D
All of the above
12

Consider the following regarding preamble of the Constitution of India

  1. It is based on the instruments of instructions contained in government of India Act, 1935.
  2. It is justiciable in nature
  3. 42nd amendment added two words only – socialist and secular

Choose the correct code(s)

A
Only I is true
B
Only III is true
C
Both I and II are true
D
All the above are false
13

Consider the following statements about the Preamble:

  1. The Preamble is a part of the basic structure of the Constitution.
  2. It was held by the Supreme Court in Berubari union case that preamble is not a part of the Constitution.
  3. The Preamble has been amended only once so far.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A
I, II only
B
II, III only
C
I, III only
D
all.
14

Which of the following statement is correct?

A
The Preamble is a source of power to legislature.
B
Provisions of Preamble are enforceable in courts of law.
C
In the LIC of India case (1995), the Supreme Court held that the Preamble is not part of the Constitution.
D
None of the above
15

Which of the following statement is correct?

A
The Preamble is a source of power to legislature.
B
Provisions of Preamble are enforceable in courts of law.
C
In the LIC of India case (1995), the Supreme Court held that the Preamble is not part of the Constitution.
D
None of the above
16

Examine the following statements regarding the Preamble of the Constitution:

  1. Secularism means citizens of India have the freedom to follow any religion
  2. There is no official language
  3. The Government respects all religious beliefs and activities

Which of the above statements is/are true?

A
Only 1
B
2, 3
C
1, 3
D
1, 2, 3
17

Which of the following justice/s has/have been mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution?

  1. Social
  2. Legal
  3. Economic
  4. Political

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

A
1, 2, 3
B
1, 3, 4
C
1, 3
D
1, 2, 3, 4
18

Arrange the following words mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution in the correct order:

  1. Socialist
  2. Secular
  3. Republic
  4. Democratic
  5. Sovereign

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

A
1, 2, 5, 4, 3
B
5, 1, 2, 4, 3
C
4, 5, 1, 2, 3
D
1, 2, 4, 5, 3

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