UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 4: The Preamble (26 MCQs)

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UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 4: The Preamble (26 MCQs) – 26 questions, subject: Polity. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  

The idea of having a Preamble at the beginning of the Constitution was borrowed from the Constitution of:

Correct Answer: B [the USA]

Explanation:

the American Constitution begins with a preamble.

2.  

In the Preamble, the words describing the Indian State appear in which order?

Correct Answer: B [Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic]

Explanation:

S-S-S-D-R.

3.  

Consider the following statements about the Preamble:

1. It declares that the people of India are the source of the Constitution's authority.
2. It mentions the date of commencement of the Constitution, 26 January 1950.
3. It describes India as a republic.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: C [1 and 3 only]

Explanation:

the Preamble mentions 26 November 1949, the date of adoption.

4.  

Which one of the following words was NOT added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?

Correct Answer: B [Fraternity]

Explanation:

fraternity was in the original Preamble.

5.  

Assertion (A): The Preamble can be amended under Article 368.

Reason (R): The Supreme Court held in Kesavananda Bharati that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution.

Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A]

Explanation:

because it is a part of the Constitution, it can be amended, subject to the basic structure.

6.  

In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the Preamble is NOT a part of the Constitution?

Correct Answer: D [In re Berubari Union (1960)]

Explanation:

Berubari (1960).

7.  

How many of the following find a place in the Preamble as forms of liberty?

1. Thought
2. Expression
3. Economic activity
4. Worship

Correct Answer: C [Only three]

Explanation:

thought, expression and worship; economic liberty is not mentioned.

8.  

The ideal of justice – social, economic and political – in the Preamble is generally traced to:

Correct Answer: A [the Russian Revolution]

Explanation:

the Russian Revolution (1917).

9.  

"Fraternity" in the Preamble assures:

Correct Answer: C [the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation]

Explanation:

the exact words of the Preamble.

10.  

Consider the following statements:

1. The Preamble is a source of power to the legislature.
2. The Preamble is a prohibition on the powers of the legislature.
3. The Preamble can be used by courts to interpret ambiguous provisions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: A [3 only]

Explanation:

it is neither a source of power nor a prohibition, but it aids interpretation.

11.  

The term "Republic" in the Preamble means that:

Correct Answer: D [the head of the State is elected and not hereditary]

Explanation:

the President is elected for a fixed term.

12.  

A student says: "India's membership of the Commonwealth shows that India is not fully sovereign." Which is the best reply?

Correct Answer: B [Commonwealth membership is voluntary and does not limit India's freedom in internal or external affairs.]

Explanation:

membership is a voluntary association.

13.  

Which of the following describes the Indian concept of secularism?

Correct Answer: D [Equal respect and protection for all religions, with power to regulate the secular aspects of religious practice]

Explanation:

positive secularism (Article 25(2)).

14.  

Arrange the following in chronological order:

1. Kesavananda Bharati judgment
2. In re Berubari Union opinion
3. 42nd Amendment to the Preamble
4. LIC of India v. Consumer Education and Research Centre

Select the correct answer:

Correct Answer: A [2-1-3-4]

Explanation:

1960, 1973, 1976, 1995.

15.  

The Objectives Resolution, which became the Preamble, was moved in the Constituent Assembly by:

Correct Answer: D [Jawaharlal Nehru]

Explanation:

Nehru, on 13 December 1946.

16.  

Match List I (Description of the Preamble) with List II (Person):

List I: A. Political horoscope B. Identity card of the Constitution C. Soul of the Constitution

List II: 1. N.A. Palkhivala 2. Thakur Das Bhargava 3. K.M. Munshi

Correct Answer: D [A-3, B-1, C-2]

Explanation:

Munshi, Palkhivala, Bhargava.

17.  

Where is "economic justice" provided for in the Constitution?

1. Preamble
2. Directive Principles of State Policy
3. Fundamental Duties

Select the correct answer:

Correct Answer: B [1 and 2 only]

Explanation:

the Preamble and the Directive Principles (Articles 38, 39).

18.  

"Equality" in the Preamble refers to equality of:

Correct Answer: C [status and of opportunity]

Explanation:

status and opportunity.

19.  

Assertion (A): The words "socialist" and "secular" in the Preamble were upheld by the Supreme Court in 2024.

Reason (R): The Preamble cannot be amended because it records the date of adoption, 26 November 1949.

Correct Answer: C [A is correct but R is not correct]

Explanation:

the Court held that the date does not limit the amending power.

20.  

Which of the following is NOT one of the four ingredients of the Preamble?

Correct Answer: B [Procedure for amending the Constitution]

Explanation:

the amending procedure is in Article 368, not in the Preamble.

21.  
UPSC Prelims 2013

"Economic Justice" as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in

Correct Answer: B [the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy]

Explanation:

the Preamble and the Directive Principles.

22.  
UPSC Prelims 2017

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

Correct Answer: B [Economic liberty]

Explanation:

economic liberty is not mentioned.

23.  
UPSC Prelims 2017

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

Correct Answer: A [The Preamble]

Explanation:

the Preamble is the key to the minds of the makers ( Berubari ).

24.  
UPSC Prelims 2020

The Preamble to the Constitution of India is

Correct Answer: D [a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts]

Explanation:

a part, but with no independent legal effect.

25.  
UPSC Prelims 2020

Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)?

1. Preamble
2. Directive Principles of State Policy
3. Fundamental Duties

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 3]

Explanation:

all three reflect UDHR ideals.

26.  
UPSC Prelims 2021

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

Correct Answer: B [A Sovereign Democratic Republic]

Explanation:

"socialist" and "secular" came in 1976.

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