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) The word sovereign means supreme or independent.

(b) The word socialist was added to the Preamble by the 42nd amendment act of 1976.

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

From which amendment act of 1976 the word secular was inserted into the Preamble?

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Which of the following are correct :

(a) The people of India elect their governments at all levels by a system of universal adult franchise, popularly known as 'One man one vote'.

(b) The president of India is elected by an electoral college for a term of five years.

(c) The post of the President of India is not hereditary.

Right Option : D
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