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Which are the three forms of justice mentioned in the Preamble?- a)Social, Religious, Political
- b)Economic, Political, Environmental
- c)Political, Historical, Economic
- d)Social, Economic, Political
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which are the three forms of justice mentioned in the Preamble?
a)
Social, Religious, Political
b)
Economic, Political, Environmental
c)
Political, Historical, Economic
d)
Social, Economic, Political
 | Prateek Shah answered |
The Preamble assures the citizens Justice-social, economic and political.
How many values are explicitly mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution?- a)Four
- b)Nine
- c)Seven
- d)Eight
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
How many values are explicitly mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution?
a)
Four
b)
Nine
c)
Seven
d)
Eight
 | Arya Basak answered |
There are 9 values or characteristics mentioned in the constitution- Sovereign, Secular, Socialist, Democratic, Republic, Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.
When was the Constitution of India adopted and enacted?- a)26 November 1950
- b)26 January 1950
- c)26 November 1949
- d)22 January 1950
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
When was the Constitution of India adopted and enacted?
a)
26 November 1950
b)
26 January 1950
c)
26 November 1949
d)
22 January 1950
 | Gitanjali Roy answered |
The Preamble clearly mentions the date of adoption and enactment of the Constitution of India as 26 November 1949.
Who among the following designed the Preamble:- a)M. F Hussain
- b)S. H Raza
- c)Nandalal Bose
- d)B. R Sinha
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who among the following designed the Preamble:
a)
M. F Hussain
b)
S. H Raza
c)
Nandalal Bose
d)
B. R Sinha
 | Pooja Shah answered |
Beohar Rammanohar Sinha of Jabalpur was tasked with designing the artwork on the Preamble.
Which of the pairs in correctly matched _________.- a)Republic - Head of the State is hereditary Monarch
- b)Secular - State is without any religion of its own.
- c)Democratic - Constitution does not recognise legal supremacy of another country
- d)Sovereign - Constitution rests on People's will
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the pairs in correctly matched _________.
a)
Republic - Head of the State is hereditary Monarch
b)
Secular - State is without any religion of its own.
c)
Democratic - Constitution does not recognise legal supremacy of another country
d)
Sovereign - Constitution rests on People's will
 | Ayush Das answered |
Secularism means a state free of any religion or there is no state religion. India practices the feature of secularism as mentioned in our preamble.
Constitutional provision to freely practice and profess our religion is given under article 25, right to freedom of religion.
Consider the following statements:
1. Those Articles that were adopted on 26 November 1949 are contained in Article 294.
2. The Preamble as on 26 November 1949 declared India to be a ‘Sovereign, Secular, and Democratic Republic’.
Choose the incorrect statement(s):- a)Only 1
- b)Only 2
- c)Both 1 and 2
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Consider the following statements:
1. Those Articles that were adopted on 26 November 1949 are contained in Article 294.
2. The Preamble as on 26 November 1949 declared India to be a ‘Sovereign, Secular, and Democratic Republic’.
Choose the incorrect statement(s):
1. Those Articles that were adopted on 26 November 1949 are contained in Article 294.
2. The Preamble as on 26 November 1949 declared India to be a ‘Sovereign, Secular, and Democratic Republic’.
Choose the incorrect statement(s):
a)
Only 1
b)
Only 2
c)
Both 1 and 2
d)
None
| | Mohit Saini answered |
Correct Answer :- c
Explanation : a) Article 394 of the Constitution states that Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 60, 324, 367, 379 and 394 came into force since the adoption of the Constitution on 26th November 1949 and the rest of the provisions on 26th January 1950.
b) It is a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic with a parliamentary system of government. The Republic is governed in terms of the Constitution of India which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November, 1949 and came into force on 26th January, 1950.
During the Constituent Assembly debates on framing the Constitution in 1946, K.T. Shah proposed an amendment seeking to declare India as a "Secular, Federal, Socialist" nation.
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is: - a)Not a part of the Constitution.
- b)A part of the Constitution and can be of use in interpreting other provisions of the Constitution in cases of ambiguity.
- c)A part of the Constitution but it neither confers any powers nor imposes any duties nor can it be of any use in interpreting other provisions of the Constitution.
- d)A part of the Constitution and it confers powers and imposes duties as any other provisions of the Constitution.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is:
a)
Not a part of the Constitution.
b)
A part of the Constitution and can be of use in interpreting other provisions of the Constitution in cases of ambiguity.
c)
A part of the Constitution but it neither confers any powers nor imposes any duties nor can it be of any use in interpreting other provisions of the Constitution.
d)
A part of the Constitution and it confers powers and imposes duties as any other provisions of the Constitution.
| | Sanvi Kapoor answered |
The Preamble to the Constitution of India is a brief introductory statement that sets out guidelines, which guide the people of the nation, and to present the principles of the Constitution, and to indicate the source from which the document derives its authority, and meaning.
Consider the following statements:
I. The word Republic means that there will be a nominal Head of State.
II. It means the highest position in the State will be open to all eligible citizens.
Choose the correct answer:- a)Only I
- b)Only II
- c)Both
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Consider the following statements:
I. The word Republic means that there will be a nominal Head of State.
II. It means the highest position in the State will be open to all eligible citizens.
Choose the correct answer:
I. The word Republic means that there will be a nominal Head of State.
II. It means the highest position in the State will be open to all eligible citizens.
Choose the correct answer:
a)
Only I
b)
Only II
c)
Both
d)
None of the above
| | Yashvi Desai answered |
The term Republic means that the Head of State in a country will be an elected individual and not hereditary. It does not convey the meaning whether the position of the Head of State is nominal or not. In case of India, Bangladesh, Germany, etc the Head of State is a nominal position whereas in countries like USA, France etc, the Head of State is not a nominal position.
Who adopted the constitution of India on 26th November 1949.- a)Constituent Assembly of India
- b)Parliament of India
- c)Cabinet Minister
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who adopted the constitution of India on 26th November 1949.
a)
Constituent Assembly of India
b)
Parliament of India
c)
Cabinet Minister
d)
None of these
 | Vikram Kapoor answered |
On November 26, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India formally adopted the Constitution of India. It came into force on January 26, 1950. Constitution Day aims to bring awareness about the importance of the Constitution and Dr B R Ambedkar.
Which of the following terms in the Preamble are not defined:- a)Justice
- b)Fraternity
- c)Socialist
- d)Liberty
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following terms in the Preamble are not defined:
a)
Justice
b)
Fraternity
c)
Socialist
d)
Liberty
| | Arshiya Kulkarni answered |
The word socialist was introduced in the Preamble in 1976 but the term has not been properly defined and is vague.
Fraternity: All of us should behave as if we are members of the same family. No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior.
Consider the following statements :
1. The Preamble can be amended under Article. 368.
2. The original Constitution had words Sovereign Socialist Secular Demaocratic Republic in its Preamble.
Q. Which of the above is/are correct ?- a)1 only
- b)2 only
- c)Both 1 and 2
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Consider the following statements :
1. The Preamble can be amended under Article. 368.
2. The original Constitution had words Sovereign Socialist Secular Demaocratic Republic in its Preamble.
Q. Which of the above is/are correct ?
1. The Preamble can be amended under Article. 368.
2. The original Constitution had words Sovereign Socialist Secular Demaocratic Republic in its Preamble.
Q. Which of the above is/are correct ?
a)
1 only
b)
2 only
c)
Both 1 and 2
d)
None of the above
 | Harshit Kaushik answered |
The correct answer should be D. The preamble can and has been amended Under article 368 of the Indian Constitution. So the statement 1 Is not true. same goes with statement 2 as constitution originally had only 3 words- Sovereignty Democratic and Republic
Which of the following principles found in the Preamble discourages communalism?- a)Equality
- b)Fraternity
- c)Liberty
- d)Democratic
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following principles found in the Preamble discourages communalism?
a)
Equality
b)
Fraternity
c)
Liberty
d)
Democratic
| | Meera Singh answered |
Fraternity, as per the Preamble, seeks to promote dignity of individual and national integration. Communalism seeks to divide the nation on religious lines and hence is discouraged for unity and integrity of the nation. Fraternity clearly captures this idea.
The content of the preamble is heavily inspired from the Objective Resolution introduced in the Constituent Assembly by:- a)Vallabhbhai Patel
- b)B. R Ambedkar
- c)Jawaharlal Nehru
- d)K.M Munshi
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The content of the preamble is heavily inspired from the Objective Resolution introduced in the Constituent Assembly by:
a)
Vallabhbhai Patel
b)
B. R Ambedkar
c)
Jawaharlal Nehru
d)
K.M Munshi
 | Anjali Tiwari answered |
The Objective Resolution was introduced before the Constituent Assembly by Jawaharlal Nehru on 13 December 1946.
Which of the following is not an objective preached of the Preamble?- a)Federalism
- b)Republic
- c)Liberty
- d)Individual Dignity
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is not an objective preached of the Preamble?
a)
Federalism
b)
Republic
c)
Liberty
d)
Individual Dignity
 | Sanchita Datta answered |
Preamble of the Constitution of India is an introductory statement that outlines the objectives and the basic principles of the Constitution. It is not a part of the enforceable Constitution but it reflects the ideals and aspirations of the people of India.
The objectives of the Preamble are:
1. Sovereign: India is a sovereign nation, which means it has the power to govern itself without any external influence.
2. Socialist: The Preamble aims to establish a socialist society where there is no exploitation of one class by another.
3. Secular: India is a secular country that does not promote or discriminate against any religion.
4. Democratic: India is a democratic country where the power is vested in the hands of the people.
5. Republic: India is a republic, which means there is no monarchy or hereditary ruler.
6. Justice: The Preamble seeks to establish social, economic, and political justice.
7. Liberty: The Preamble aims to protect the liberty of the citizens of India.
8. Equality: The Preamble promotes equality of status and opportunity to all citizens.
9. Fraternity: The Preamble advocates unity and brotherhood among all citizens of India.
The correct answer to the question is option 'A', Federalism. Federalism is not an objective of the Preamble. Federalism refers to the distribution of powers between the central government and the state governments. Although the Constitution of India adopts a federal structure, it is not an objective of the Preamble.
The objectives of the Preamble are:
1. Sovereign: India is a sovereign nation, which means it has the power to govern itself without any external influence.
2. Socialist: The Preamble aims to establish a socialist society where there is no exploitation of one class by another.
3. Secular: India is a secular country that does not promote or discriminate against any religion.
4. Democratic: India is a democratic country where the power is vested in the hands of the people.
5. Republic: India is a republic, which means there is no monarchy or hereditary ruler.
6. Justice: The Preamble seeks to establish social, economic, and political justice.
7. Liberty: The Preamble aims to protect the liberty of the citizens of India.
8. Equality: The Preamble promotes equality of status and opportunity to all citizens.
9. Fraternity: The Preamble advocates unity and brotherhood among all citizens of India.
The correct answer to the question is option 'A', Federalism. Federalism is not an objective of the Preamble. Federalism refers to the distribution of powers between the central government and the state governments. Although the Constitution of India adopts a federal structure, it is not an objective of the Preamble.
Who was entrusted with writing the original copies of the Constitution?- a)T. T Krishnamachari
- b)Prem Bihari Narain Raizada
- c)H.C Mookherjee
- d)S. Nijalingappa
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who was entrusted with writing the original copies of the Constitution?
a)
T. T Krishnamachari
b)
Prem Bihari Narain Raizada
c)
H.C Mookherjee
d)
S. Nijalingappa
| | Ruchi Sarkar answered |
The Constitution was handwritten by Prem Bihari Narain Raizada.
Consider the following statements:
I. The value of ‘Equality’ in the Preamble ensures equality of status and opportunity for all.
II. It also means prohibition of discrimination based on religion, sex, caste and citizenship.
Choose the correct answer:- a)Only I
- b)Only II
- c)Both
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Consider the following statements:
I. The value of ‘Equality’ in the Preamble ensures equality of status and opportunity for all.
II. It also means prohibition of discrimination based on religion, sex, caste and citizenship.
Choose the correct answer:
I. The value of ‘Equality’ in the Preamble ensures equality of status and opportunity for all.
II. It also means prohibition of discrimination based on religion, sex, caste and citizenship.
Choose the correct answer:
a)
Only I
b)
Only II
c)
Both
d)
None of the above
| | Pooja Chakraborty answered |
Correct Answer :- a
Explanation : WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to 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;
Which one of the following statements with regard to the Preamble to the Constitution of India is not correct?- a)The term 'Secular Democratic Republic' was not there in the Preamble originally.
- b)The Preamble does not represent the basic structure of the Constitution of India.
- c)By itself, the Preamble is not enforceable in a court of law.
- d)The Supreme Court has held that the Preamble cannot be considered as an aid to the legal interpretation of the Constitution, where the language is ambiguous.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which one of the following statements with regard to the Preamble to the Constitution of India is not correct?
a)
The term 'Secular Democratic Republic' was not there in the Preamble originally.
b)
The Preamble does not represent the basic structure of the Constitution of India.
c)
By itself, the Preamble is not enforceable in a court of law.
d)
The Supreme Court has held that the Preamble cannot be considered as an aid to the legal interpretation of the Constitution, where the language is ambiguous.
 | Talent Triumphacademy answered |
Option 4 : The Supreme Court has held that the Preamble cannot be considered as an aid to the legal interpretation of the Constitution, where the language is ambiguous.
Which among the following is not a word inserted into the Preamble under the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act?- a)Secular
- b)Socialist
- c)Liberal
- d)Integrity
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which among the following is not a word inserted into the Preamble under the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act?
a)
Secular
b)
Socialist
c)
Liberal
d)
Integrity
| | Anuj Nair answered |
The 42nd C.A Act introduced 3 new words into the Preamble- Socialist, Secular and integrity. The text has no such word as ‘liberal’ in it.
When was the Objective Resolution accepted by the Constituent Assembly?- a)22 January 1947
- b)26 January 1950
- c)26 November 1949
- d)25 January 1950
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
When was the Objective Resolution accepted by the Constituent Assembly?
a)
22 January 1947
b)
26 January 1950
c)
26 November 1949
d)
25 January 1950
| | Subhankar Nambiar answered |
Jawaharlal Nehru’s Objective Resolution was accepted by the Constituent Assembly on 22 January 1947. It heavily influenced the philosophy of the Preamble.
The source of the Preamble is often attributed to the Objective Resolution presented by Jawaharlal Nehru in:- a)Meerut Congress Session, 1946
- b)Constituent Assembly Session, 1946
- c)Karachi Congress Session, 1931
- d)Faizpur Congress Session, 1936
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The source of the Preamble is often attributed to the Objective Resolution presented by Jawaharlal Nehru in:
a)
Meerut Congress Session, 1946
b)
Constituent Assembly Session, 1946
c)
Karachi Congress Session, 1931
d)
Faizpur Congress Session, 1936
 | Gauri Mukherjee answered |
Source of the Preamble
The Preamble of the Constitution of India serves as an introductory statement that outlines the guiding principles and philosophy of the Constitution. Its source is often linked to the Objective Resolution introduced by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Objective Resolution
- The Objective Resolution was presented by Nehru in the Constituent Assembly on December 13, 1946.
- It laid down the fundamental values and guiding principles for the future Constitution of India.
Contents of the Objective Resolution
- The resolution emphasized the need for a democratic and secular state.
- It highlighted the importance of social, economic, and political justice.
- It aimed to ensure individual liberty and equality for all citizens, fostering fraternity among the people.
Significance of the Preamble
- The Preamble reflects the aspirations of the people of India and serves as a guiding light for the interpretation of the Constitution.
- It encapsulates the core values of the Indian state, such as justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Other Options Explained
- Meerut Congress Session, 1946: This session dealt with various political issues but was not the source of the Preamble.
- Karachi Congress Session, 1931: This session focused on the Fundamental Rights but did not contribute directly to the Preamble.
- Faizpur Congress Session, 1936: Although significant for the Congress, it did not address the Preamble's framework.
Conclusion
The correct attribution of the Preamble's source to the Objective Resolution presented in the Constituent Assembly, 1946, underscores its foundational role in shaping the Constitution of India. This resolution set the tone for the values that are enshrined in the Preamble, making option 'B' the correct answer.
The Preamble of the Constitution of India serves as an introductory statement that outlines the guiding principles and philosophy of the Constitution. Its source is often linked to the Objective Resolution introduced by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Objective Resolution
- The Objective Resolution was presented by Nehru in the Constituent Assembly on December 13, 1946.
- It laid down the fundamental values and guiding principles for the future Constitution of India.
Contents of the Objective Resolution
- The resolution emphasized the need for a democratic and secular state.
- It highlighted the importance of social, economic, and political justice.
- It aimed to ensure individual liberty and equality for all citizens, fostering fraternity among the people.
Significance of the Preamble
- The Preamble reflects the aspirations of the people of India and serves as a guiding light for the interpretation of the Constitution.
- It encapsulates the core values of the Indian state, such as justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Other Options Explained
- Meerut Congress Session, 1946: This session dealt with various political issues but was not the source of the Preamble.
- Karachi Congress Session, 1931: This session focused on the Fundamental Rights but did not contribute directly to the Preamble.
- Faizpur Congress Session, 1936: Although significant for the Congress, it did not address the Preamble's framework.
Conclusion
The correct attribution of the Preamble's source to the Objective Resolution presented in the Constituent Assembly, 1946, underscores its foundational role in shaping the Constitution of India. This resolution set the tone for the values that are enshrined in the Preamble, making option 'B' the correct answer.
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