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Preamble

Asked 6 times in UPSC Prelims · first asked 2014 · last asked 2021

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What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950?

2021Polity
AA Democratic Republic
BA Sovereign Democratic Republic
CA Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
DA Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic

Explanation

On 26th January 1950, India became a Sovereign Democratic Republic. The term 'sovereign' signifies India's complete independence and freedom from external control, 'democratic' indicates a government elected by the people, and 'republic' signifies a system where the head of state is elected. This constitutional status reflects India's commitment to democracy and self-governance.

The Preamble to the Constitution of India is

2020Polity
AA part of the Constitution but has no legal effect
BNot a part of the Constitution and has no legal effect either
CA part of the Constitution and has the same legal effect as any other part
DA part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts

Explanation

In the Keshavananda Bharti case, it was established that the Preamble is indeed a component of the Indian Constitution. Despite being included in the Constitution, the Preamble does not hold legal standing on its own in a court of law.

Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

2017Polity
ALiberty of thought
BEconomic liberty
CLiberty of expression
DLiberty of belief

Explanation

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution includes the ideals of liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship. However, it does not specifically mention economic liberty.

The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?

2017Polity
AThe Preamble
BThe Fundamental Rights
CThe Directive Principles of State Policy
DThe Fundamental Duties

Explanation

The essence of the thoughts and dreams of the framers of the Indian Constitution is captured in the Preamble. Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Iyer, a Constituent Assembly member, highlighted that the Preamble reflects the long-held aspirations of the nation.

"To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the

2015Polity
APreamble of the Constitution
BDirective Principles of State Policy
CFundamental Rights
DFundamental Duties

Explanation

One of the fundamental duties outlined in the Indian Constitution is to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India. This provision falls under the category of Fundamental Duties.

In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the

2014Polity
APreamble to the Constitution
BDirective Principles of State Policy
CFundamental Duties
DNinth Schedule

Explanation

In the Constitution of India, the promotion of international peace and security is incorporated within the Directive Principles of State Policy as stated in Article 51.