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INDIAN POLITY
(a) 24th Amendment
(b) 42nd Amendment
(c) 44th Amendment
(d) 86th Amendment
Answer and Explanation:
(b) 42nd Amendment
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 is known as the “Mini Constitution” because it brought about significant changes, including adding ‘Socialist,’ ‘Secular,’ and ‘Integrity’ to the Preamble.
2. The Preamble declares India to be:
(a) Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Republic
(b) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular Democratic Republic
(c) Democratic Socialist Sovereign Republic
(d) None of the above
Answer and Explanation:
(b) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular Democratic Republic
Explanation: The Preamble reflects the guiding principles of the Constitution, declaring India to be sovereign, socialist, secular, and a democratic republic committed to justice, liberty, and equality.
3. Which of the following words is not mentioned in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Justice
(b) Liberty
(c) Dignity
(d) Religion
Answer and Explanation:
(d) Religion
Explanation: The Preamble emphasizes justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity but does not specifically mention the word ‘Religion,’ as the Constitution guarantees secularism.
4. The phrase “Unity and Integrity of the Nation” was added to the Preamble by:
(a) 40th Amendment (b) 42nd Amendment (c) 44th Amendment (d) None of the aboveAnswer and Explanation:
(b) 42nd Amendment Explanation: The phrase “Unity and Integrity of the Nation” was added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976, which was a key change in the Constitution.5. The Preamble of the Constitution of India was inspired by the Constitution of which country?
(a) USA (b) USSR (c) France (d) IrelandAnswer and Explanation:
(a) USA Explanation: The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was influenced by the Constitution of the United States, particularly in terms of its ideals of justice, liberty, and equality.6. What does the Preamble emphasize through the word “Fraternity”?
(a) Economic equality (b) National integrity and dignity of the individual (c) Religious harmony (d) Democratic principlesAnswer and Explanation:
(b) National integrity and dignity of the individual Explanation: The word “Fraternity” in the Preamble emphasizes national integrity and the dignity of the individual, promoting unity and mutual respect among all citizens of India.(a) It is enforceable by law
(b) It is a source of power for the government
(c) It states the ideals and philosophy of the Constitution
(d) It provides a framework for the judiciary
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Answer: (c) It states the ideals and philosophy of the ConstitutionExplanation: The Preamble sets out the guiding principles and values of the Indian Constitution, including justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, thus serving as the foundation for the interpretation of laws and policies in India.
8. Which of the following terms were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976? (UPSC 2017)
(a) Sovereign, Socialist, and Integrity
(b) Socialist, Secular, and Integrity
(c) Socialist, Secular, and Republic
(d) Secular, Sovereign, and Republic
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Answer: (b) Socialist, Secular, and IntegrityExplanation: The 42nd Amendment (1976) introduced the words ‘Socialist’, ‘Secular’, and ‘Integrity’ in the Preamble, reflecting India’s commitment to these values as essential to its constitutional framework.
9. What is the correct sequence of the objectives stated in the Preamble? (UPSC 2016)
(a) Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
(b) Liberty, Equality, Justice, Fraternity
(c) Equality, Justice, Liberty, Fraternity
(d) Justice, Equality, Liberty, Fraternity
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Answer: (a) Justice, Liberty, Equality, FraternityExplanation: The Preamble lists these values in this specific order to reflect the priorities of the Indian state. First comes ‘Justice’, followed by ‘Liberty’, ‘Equality’, and finally, ‘Fraternity’.
(a) B.R. Ambedkar
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Sardar Patel
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Answer: (b) Jawaharlal NehruExplaination : Pt. Nehru proposed the Objective resolution (which later was called Preamble) in 3rd meeting of constituent assembly on 13th December 1946, it was passed on 22 jan 1947.
(a) B.R. Ambedkar
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) All members of constituent assemble
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Answer:d) All members.Explaination : Preamble was adopted on 26 November 1949 with some Articles of constitution mentioned in art 394 of part 22. 284 Members Signed on it.
(A) America
(B) Russia
(C) Canada
(D) France
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Answer:d) France.Explaination : The ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity in the Preamble are taken from French Constitution. while we took preamble from America its Language from Australia. From Canada we took feature of federalism with strong centre.
(A) B.N Rao
(B) Dr. B R Ambedkar
(C) Sardar Patel
(D) Jawarhar Lal Nehru
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Answer:d) Jawarhar Lal Nehru(a) 26th November 1949
(b) 15th August 1947
(c) 26th January 1950
(d) 9th December 1946
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Answer:(a) 26th November 1949(a) Drafting Committee
(b) Advisory Committee
(c) Fundamental Rights Committee
(d) Minor rights Committee
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Answer:(a) Drafting Committee. Dr B R Ambedkar Was the chairman of this committee.there was 6 other members also it.will be updated soon
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