Preamble And Its Importance


 
 
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Preamble And Its Importance

The Importance of the Preamble :

The Preamble serves as a guiding light for the Constitution and judges interpret the Constitution in it- light. In a majority of decisions, the Supreme Court of India has held that the objectives specified in the preamble constitute the basic structure of the Indian Constitution, which cannot be amended. Though the Preamble is a part of the Constitution, still neither it nor any of its content is legally enforceable.

The first words of the Preamble - "We, the people"- signify that power is ultimately vested in the hands of the people of India. The Preamble lays down the most important national goals, which every citizen and the government must try to achieve, such as socialism, secularism and national integration. Lastly, it lays down the date for the adoption of the Constitution - 26th November 1949

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is based on the 'Objectives Resolution', drafted and moved by Pandit Nehru before the Drafting Committee of the Constitution and adopted by the Constituent Assembly.

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct :

(a) Every citizen of India, who is 18 years of age and above and not otherwise debarred by law, is entitled to vote.

(b) Every citizen of India is eligible to become the President of the Country.

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Who proposed the preamble of the Constitution before the Constituent Assembly ?

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

In which year, word socialist was added to the Preamble of India?

Right Option : D
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