MCQ on Preamble of the Constitution- Indian Polity
Q1. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution declares India as a:
a) Monarchy
b) Theocracy
c) Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
d) Federal State
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Correct Answer: c) Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
Explanation: The Preamble declares India as a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic.
Q2. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with the words:
a) We, the people of India
b) In the name of God
c) We, the citizens of India
d) We, the members of the Constituent Assembly
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Correct Answer: a) We, the people of India
Q3. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution aims to secure for all its citizens:
a) Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity
b) Justice, Liberty, and Equality
c) Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity
d) Justice, Equality, and Brotherhood
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Correct Answer: c) Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity
Q4. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was amended by which Constitutional Amendment Act?
a) 42nd Amendment Act
b) 44th Amendment Act
c) 73rd Amendment Act
d) 74th Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: a) 42nd Amendment Act
Q5. Which two words were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act?
a) Socialist and Secular
b) Sovereign and Democratic
c) Republic and Fraternity
d) Liberty and Equality
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Correct Answer: a) Socialist and Secular
Q6. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is a part of the Constitution as per which landmark judgment?
a) Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala
b) Golaknath vs State of Punjab
c) Shankari Prasad vs Union of India
d) S.R. Bommai vs Union of India
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Correct Answer: a) Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala
Explanation: The Preamble is a part of the Constitution as per the Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala judgment.
Q7. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is based on the Objective Resolution moved by:
a) B. R. Ambedkar
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Rajendra Prasad
d) Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: b) Jawaharlal Nehru
Q8. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is also known as the:
a) Soul of the Constitution
b) Heart of the Constitution
c) Spirit of the Constitution
d) Backbone of the Constitution
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Correct Answer: a) Soul of the Constitution
Q9. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution reflects the ideals and aspirations of the:
a) Constituent Assembly
b) People of India
c) Parliament
d) Judiciary
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Correct Answer: b) People of India
Q10. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution can be amended under which Article?
a) Article 13
b) Article 32
c) Article 368
d) Article 370
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Correct Answer: c) Article 368
Q11. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is not enforceable in a court of law. This statement is:
a) True
b) False
Correct Answer: a) True
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Explanation: The Preamble is not enforceable in a court of law as it is not a part of the enforceable rights.
Q12. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is a source of power to the:
a) Legislature
b) Executive
c) Judiciary
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: d) None of the above
Explanation: The Preamble is not a source of power to any organ of the government.
Q13. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is a source of limitation to the:
a) Legislature
b) Executive
c) Judiciary
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: d) None of the above
Q14. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is a part of the Basic Structure Doctrine. This statement is:
a) True
b) False
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Correct Answer: a) True
Q15. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution can be used to interpret ambiguous provisions of the Constitution. This statement is:
a) True
b) False
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Correct Answer: a) True
Q16. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is a grant of power. This statement is:
a) True
b) False
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Correct Answer: b) False
Explanation: The Preamble is not a grant of power; it is a statement of the ideals and aspirations of the people of India.
Q17. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is a source of authority for the Constitution. This statement is:
a) True
b) False
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Correct Answer: a) True
Explanation: The Preamble is a source of authority for the Constitution as it reflects the will of the people of India.
Q18. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution can be used to strike down any law that violates its principles. This statement is:
a) True
b) False
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Correct Answer: b) False
Explanation: The Preamble cannot be used to strike down any law; it can only be used to interpret the Constitution.
Q19. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was inspired by the Preamble of which country’s constitution?
a) United States
b) United Kingdom
c) Canada
d) Australia
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Correct Answer: a) United States
Explanation: The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was inspired by the Preamble of the United States Constitution.
Q20. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution contains how many objectives?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
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Correct Answer: b) 4
Explanation: The Preamble contains four objectives: Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.