The Preamble

Question 1

The first constitution to begin with a preamble

Answer 1

American Constitution

Question 2

The Preamble of Indian Constitution is based on

Answer 2

‘Objective Resolution’ moved by Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 3

Fill in the gaps:
We,_________________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 integrity of the Nation;
IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty sixth day of November, 1949 do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

Answer 3

THE PEOPLE OF INDIA

Question 4

We, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a__________________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 integrity of the Nation;
IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty sixth day of November, 1949 do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

Answer 4

SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

Question 5

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______________________
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 integrity of the Nation;
IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty sixth day of November, 1949 do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

Answer 5

Social, Economic and Political;

Question 6

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_______________________
EQUALITY of status and of opportunity
and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and integrity of the Nation;
IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty sixth day of November, 1949 do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

Answer 6

thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;

Question 7

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 _____________________
and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and integrity of the Nation;
IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty sixth day of November, 1949 do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

Answer 7

of status and of opportunity

Question 8

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 ______________________
IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty sixth day of November, 1949 do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

Answer 8

dignity of the individual and integrity of the Nation;

Question 9

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 integrity of the Nation;
IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this _________________ do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

Answer 9

twenty sixth day of November, 1949

Question 10

Define four components of the Preamble

Answer 10

1. Source of authority of Constitution
2. Nature of Indian Polity
3. Objectives of the Constitution
4. Date of Adoption of the Constitution

Question 11

Constitution derives authority from

Answer 11

the people of India

Question 12

Nature of Indian Polity

Answer 12

Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic

Question 13

Objectives of the Constitution

Answer 13

Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity

Question 14

Date of adoption of the Constitution

Answer 14

26th November, 1949

Question 15

Amendment relating to the Preamble

Answer 15

42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976

Question 16

42nd CAA added the words

Answer 16

Socialist , Secular and integrity to the Preamble

Question 17

Devices of direct democracy

Answer 17

Referendum, Initiative, Recall and Plebiscite

Question 18

The term republic implies

Answer 18

1. Political sovereignty with the people

2. Absence of any privileged class

Question 19

define distributive justice

Answer 19

Combination of social and economic justice

Question 20

Observation of Berubari Union Case of 1960

Answer 20

Preamble is not part of the constitution

Question 21

Observation of Kesavananda Bharti Case of 1973

Answer 21

Preamble is a part of the Constitution and preamble can be amended without altering the basic features of the Constitution.