Preamble of Indian constitution

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

The Preamble cannot be amended.

The Preamble can be amended, but not its fundamental features.

The Preamble can be amended without restrictions.

The Preamble is not a part of the Constitution.

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

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

Providing special privileges to certain sections of society

Ensuring the absence of opportunities for all individuals

Discriminating against individuals based on various factors

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

Sovereign, Socialist, Secular

Democracy, Republic, Justice

Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

Integrity, Equality, Fraternity

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

It makes India a dominion of the United Kingdom.

It strengthens India's sovereignty by fostering international cooperation.

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

Distributive justice

Legal justice

Political justice

Cultural justice

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

The Preamble can be enforced through legal action.

The Preamble is open to interpretation by the judiciary.

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

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

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

The people of India

The President

The Prime Minister

The Parliament

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

Through promoting linguistic differences

By ensuring separate citizenship for each state

Through regional diversity

Through a system of single citizenship and promoting harmony among 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 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.

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.

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

Political sovereignty is vested in a council of ministers.

Political sovereignty is vested in the people.

Political sovereignty is vested in the privileged class.

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

#11. 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't make any decisions about its territory.

India can only acquire territory, not cede it.

India can neither acquire foreign territory nor cede its own.

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

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

It has no impact on India's sovereignty.

It grants India veto power over all UN actions.

It grants India absolute control over UN decisions.

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

Equal distribution of economic resources

Elimination of all social distinctions

Equal access to all political offices

Equal access to education for all citizens

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

The Russian Revolution (1917)

The French Revolution

The British Constitution

The American Constitution

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

Glaring inequalities in wealth, income, and property

Discrimination based on religion

Social discrimination based on caste

Political inequalities

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

Unlimited freedom without any constraints

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

Absolute freedom of thought and expression

Freedom to do whatever one likes

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

Democratic

Republic

Equality

Socialist

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

Thrice

Once

Twice

Not at all

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

Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)

Berubari Union case (1960)

There is no Supreme Court case that confirmed this.

LIC of India case (1995)

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

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

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.

#21. 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 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.

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

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

The reforms diluted the socialist credentials 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 strengthened the socialist credentials of the Indian state.

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

Presidential democracy

Parliamentary democracy

Direct democracy

Monarchic democracy

#24. Which doctrine is the foundation of Indian democratic polity?

Authoritarianism

Socialism

Parliamentary sovereignty

Popular sovereignty

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

Equal treatment of all citizens without any social distinction

Elimination of political discrimination based on gender

Reservation of political offices for certain sections of society

Equal economic opportunities for all citizens

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

A form of socialism

A sense of brotherhood and unity among citizens

A system of government

A type of nationalism

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

42nd Amendment Act

52nd Amendment Act

44th Amendment Act

46th Amendment Act

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

January 26, 1950

October 2, 1942

August 15, 1947

November 26, 1949

#29. 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 a source of legislative power.

The Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution.

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

Through fundamental rights enforceable in court of law

Through the absence of any legal limitations

Through government regulations and restrictions

Through unlimited personal freedom

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

Freedom of expression only

The absence of opportunities for personal development

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

Absolute freedom without any restrictions

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