Question 01
Which words were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976?
A) Sovereign and Democratic
B) Socialist, Secular and Integrity
C) Republic and Fraternity
D) Justice and Liberty
✅ Answer: B) Socialist, Secular and IntegrityThe 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 added three words to the Preamble: “Socialist,” “Secular,” and “Integrity.” The original Preamble (1949) described India as a “Sovereign Democratic Republic” — it became “Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic” after the amendment.
Question 02
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was based on the:
A) Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
B) Objective Resolution moved by Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Government of India Act, 1935
D) Mountbatten Plan, 1947
✅ Answer: B) Objective Resolution moved by Jawaharlal NehruThe Preamble was based on the Objective Resolution moved by Jawaharlal Nehru on December 13, 1946, and adopted by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947. The Objective Resolution laid down the philosophical foundation of the Constitution.
Question 03
In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the Preamble IS a part of the Indian Constitution?
A) Berubari Union Case (1960)
B) Golaknath Case (1967)
C) Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)
D) Minerva Mills Case (1980)
✅ Answer: C) Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)In the Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala case (1973), the Supreme Court overruled the Berubari Union case and held that the Preamble IS a part of the Constitution. The Court also established the Basic Structure Doctrine in this landmark case.
Question 04
The concept of “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” in the Preamble was inspired by:
A) American Revolution
B) Russian Revolution
C) French Revolution
D) Industrial Revolution
✅ Answer: C) French RevolutionThe concepts of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity were inspired by the French Revolution (1789) and its motto “Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité.” The concept of Justice (social, economic, political) was inspired by the Russian Revolution (1917).
Question 05
Which of the following correctly describes India as a “Republic”?
A) India has a written Constitution
B) India has a federal system of government
C) The head of state (President) is elected, not hereditary
D) India has universal adult suffrage
✅ Answer: C) The head of state (President) is elected, not hereditaryIndia is a Republic because its head of state — the President — is elected (indirectly) and not a hereditary monarch. This distinguishes India from monarchies like the United Kingdom where the King/Queen inherits the position.
Question 06
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with the words:
A) “In the name of God, We the People…”
B) “We, the People of India…”
C) “The People of India hereby…”
D) “India, being a Sovereign Republic…”
✅ Answer: B) “We, the People of India…”The Preamble begins with “WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA” — declaring that the Constitution derives its authority from the people of India. This phrase was borrowed from the Preamble of the US Constitution.
Question 07
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
A) Justice
B) Liberty
C) Secularism (as a concept, not the word)
D) Fraternity
✅ Answer: C)All four — Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity — are mentioned in the Preamble. The word “Secular” was added by the 42nd Amendment (1976). The question tests whether students know the exact content of the Preamble.
Question 08
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 is also known as:
A) The People’s Amendment
B) Mini Constitution
C) The Emergency Amendment
D) The Indira Amendment
✅ Answer: B) Mini ConstitutionThe 42nd Amendment (1976) is called the “Mini Constitution” because it made the most sweeping changes to the Constitution — over 59 changes including amendments to the Preamble, addition of Fundamental Duties, changes to the tenure of Parliament, and much more.
Question 09
Which type of Justice mentioned in the Preamble was inspired by the Russian Revolution?
A) Social, Economic and Political Justice
B) Only Social Justice
C) Only Economic Justice
D) Only Political Justice
✅ Answer: A) Social, Economic and Political JusticeThe concept of Justice — social, economic, and political — in the Preamble was inspired by the Russian Revolution (1917) and the Soviet Constitution. The French Revolution inspired Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.
Question 10
Consider the following statements about the Preamble:
1. The Preamble can be amended under Article 368.
2. The Preamble is enforceable in a court of law.
3. The Preamble is a part of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The Preamble can be amended under Article 368.
2. The Preamble is enforceable in a court of law.
3. The Preamble is a part of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: B) 1 and 3 onlyStatement 1 is correct — the Preamble can be amended (42nd Amendment proved this). Statement 2 is incorrect — the Preamble is NOT enforceable in a court of law. Statement 3 is correct — the Preamble IS a part of the Constitution (Kesavananda Bharati case, 1973).