Preamble of Indian constitution

#1. As a sovereign state, what can India do regarding its territory?

India can either acquire foreign territory or cede a part of its territory to a foreign state.

India can only acquire territory, not cede it.

India can neither acquire foreign territory nor cede its own.

India can't make any decisions about its territory.

#2. How does the Constitution promote the feeling of fraternity?

By ensuring separate citizenship for each state

Through promoting linguistic differences

Through a system of single citizenship and promoting harmony among all citizens

Through regional diversity

#3. Which case confirmed that the Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution?

LIC of India case (1995)

Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)

Berubari Union case (1960)

There is no Supreme Court case that confirmed this.

#4. What is the source of authority of the Indian Constitution as mentioned in the Preamble?

The people of India

The Parliament

The Prime Minister

The President

#5. What is the specific date mentioned in the Preamble as the date of adoption of the Indian Constitution?

January 26, 1950

August 15, 1947

October 2, 1942

November 26, 1949

#6. How is liberty secured to Indian citizens as mentioned in the Preamble?

Through unlimited personal freedom

Through fundamental rights enforceable in court of law

Through the absence of any legal limitations

Through government regulations and restrictions

#7. What does it mean that the Preamble is "non-justiciable"?

The provisions of the Preamble are not enforceable in courts of law.

The Preamble is open to interpretation by the judiciary.

The Preamble can be amended by a two-thirds majority in Parliament.

The Preamble can be enforced through legal action.

#8. What does "political justice" imply in the context of the Preamble?

Equal distribution of economic resources

Equal access to all political offices

Elimination of all social distinctions

Equal access to education for all citizens

#9. What is the primary difference between a monarchy and a republic?

In a monarchy, the head of state is elected, while in a republic, the head of state is hereditary.

In a monarchy, the head of state is chosen by a council of elders, while in a republic, the head of state is directly appointed.

In a monarchy, the head of state comes into office through succession, while in a republic, the head of state is always elected.

In a monarchy, the head of state is a president, while in a republic, the head of state is a monarch.

#10. Which term denotes a combination of both social justice and economic justice?

Political justice

Cultural justice

Distributive justice

Legal justice

#11. What were the three new words added to the Preamble by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976?

Sovereign, Socialist, Secular

Integrity, Equality, Fraternity

Democracy, Republic, Justice

Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

#12. What does "social justice" in the Indian context refer to?

Equal economic opportunities for all citizens

Elimination of political discrimination based on gender

Reservation of political offices for certain sections of society

Equal treatment of all citizens without any social distinction

#13. What does "republic" imply about political sovereignty in India?

Political sovereignty is vested in a council of ministers.

Political sovereignty is vested in the privileged class.

Political sovereignty is vested in a single individual, the President.

Political sovereignty is vested in the people.

#14. What does "equality" in the Indian context refer to?

Ensuring the absence of opportunities for all individuals

Ensuring the absence of special privileges to any section of society and providing equal opportunities

Providing special privileges to certain sections of society

Discriminating against individuals based on various factors

#15. What does "fraternity" in the Indian context mean?

A type of nationalism

A system of government

A form of socialism

A sense of brotherhood and unity among citizens

#16. From where did the Indian Constitution draw the ideal of justice—social, economic, and political?

The American Constitution

The French Revolution

The Russian Revolution (1917)

The British Constitution

#17. What type of democracy does the Indian Constitution primarily establish?

Direct democracy

Parliamentary democracy

Presidential democracy

Monarchic democracy

#18. Where did the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity in the Indian Preamble originate from?

The British Constitution

The Russian Revolution

The French Revolution (1789–1799)

The American Constitution

#19. How did the economic policy reforms in India in 1991 impact the socialist characteristics of the Indian state?

The reforms led to the complete abandonment of socialism in India.

The reforms had no impact on the socialist nature of the Indian state.

The reforms diluted the socialist credentials of the Indian state.

The reforms strengthened the socialist credentials of the Indian state.

#20. In which case did the question of whether the Preamble could be amended under Article 368 of the Constitution first arise?

None of the above

Berubari Union (1960)

LIC of India (1995)

Kesavananda Bharati (1973)

#21. What is the significance of India declaring its full membership in the Commonwealth of Nations?

It grants India special privileges within the United Nations.

It strengthens India's sovereignty by fostering international cooperation.

It makes India a dominion of the United Kingdom.

It doesn't affect India's sovereignty and limits its independence.

#22. What does "economic justice" aim to eliminate?

Political inequalities

Discrimination based on religion

Glaring inequalities in wealth, income, and property

Social discrimination based on caste

#23. In the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), what did the Supreme Court conclude about the Preamble?

The Preamble is non-justiciable.

The Preamble can be amended by a simple majority in Parliament.

The Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution.

The Preamble is a source of legislative power.

#24. How does Indian socialism differ from communistic socialism (state socialism)?

Indian socialism is democratic and involves a mixed economy, whereas communistic socialism involves complete state control and nationalization.

Indian socialism is characterized by the abolition of private property, while communistic socialism aims to end inequality of opportunity.

Indian socialism seeks the nationalization of all means of production, while communistic socialism allows for a mixed economy.

Indian socialism leans heavily towards Gandhian principles, while communistic socialism aligns with Marxist ideology.

#25. What does "liberty" in the Indian context refer to?

Providing opportunities for the development of individual personalities while having certain restraints

Absolute freedom without any restrictions

Freedom of expression only

The absence of opportunities for personal development

#26. Which Amendment Act added the term 'Secular' to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

46th Amendment Act

52nd Amendment Act

44th Amendment Act

42nd Amendment Act

#27. What was the Supreme Court's stance on the status of the Preamble in the Berubari Union case (1960)?

The Preamble is not a part of the Constitution.

The Preamble is enforceable in courts of law.

The Preamble can be amended by the President.

The Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution.

#28. How does India's membership in the United Nations Organization (UNO) impact its sovereignty?

It grants India absolute control over UN decisions.

It limits India's sovereignty by making it a UN dominion.

It grants India veto power over all UN actions.

It has no impact on India's sovereignty.

#29. How many times has the Preamble been amended in the Indian Constitution?

Twice

Thrice

Not at all

Once

#30. Which of the following best describes the concept of liberty in the Indian Constitution?

Freedom to do whatever one likes

Absolute freedom of thought and expression

Unlimited freedom without any constraints

Liberty that is not absolute but qualified, subject to constitutional limitations

#31. What is the concept of secularism embodied in the Indian Constitution?

The idea that all religions have equal status and support from the state.

A negative concept that separates religion and politics entirely.

A concept that supports one religion over others.

The promotion of atheism and the rejection of all religious practices.

#32. What term was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act (1976)?

Socialist

Democratic

Republic

Equality

#33. What did the Supreme Court conclude in the Kesavananda Bharati case regarding the Preamble's amendability?