Constitutional Framework: Preamble

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1) Which of the following statements about the Preamble is NOT accurate?

A) The Preamble reflects the basic ideals of the Constitution.

B) The Preamble is justiciable in a court of law.

C) The Preamble acts as an introductory statement to the Constitution.

D) The Preamble can be amended under Article 368.

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2) The terms ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment. In this context, what do these terms signify in relation to the governance of India?

A) Socialist is about collective farming, and secular supports the dominance of one religion.

B) Socialist promotes social and economic equality, and secular upholds the principle of religious neutrality by the State.

C) Socialist denotes a centrally planned economy, and secular implies state religion.

D) Socialist means the abolition of private property, and secular means equal treatment of all religions.

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3) The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is said to encapsulate the ideals of the Constitution. Which among the following is NOT an ideal enshrined in the Preamble?

A) Justice

B) Liberty

C) Fraternity

D) Enlightenment

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4) Which of the following is NOT an objective stated in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

A) Liberty of thought and expression

B) Social justice and economic equality

C) Religious supremacy

D) Fraternity assuring unity

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5) Which aspect of the Preamble indicates India’s commitment to international law and global peace?

A) Socialist

B) Sovereign

C) Secular

D) Republic

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6) What does the term ‘Republic’ signify in the Preamble of India?

A) Presence of an elected head of state.

B) Presidential system of governance.

C) Monarchical form of governance with elected representatives.

D) Promotion of capitalist economic policies.

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7) The Preamble of the Indian Constitution mentions ‘Liberty’ in multiple contexts. Which of the following does it NOT specify liberty for?

A) Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship.

B) Liberty of faith and worship.

C) Liberty of belief and expression.

D) Liberty of action and movement.

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8) The term ‘Fraternity’ is included in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. How does the Constitution aim to promote fraternity among the people?

A) By protecting minority rights and enforcing secular principles.

B) By abolishing caste distinctions and enhancing social harmony.

C) By ensuring economic equality and reducing income disparity.

D) By granting fundamental rights and promoting a sense of brotherhood.

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9) The Preamble’s guarantee of ‘Justice, Social, Economic, and Political’ is primarily aimed at achieving which of the following?

A) Creating a balanced framework for equitable distribution of resources.

B) Establishing a society where economic inequality is completely abolished.

C) Providing a platform for free enterprise and market-driven policies.

D) Ensuring that every individual has equal political power.

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10) Which of the following correctly describes the nature of the Preamble as per the Indian constitutional framework?

A) It is a part of the Constitution and can be used to resolve ambiguities during interpretation.

B) It serves as a ceremonial introduction with no legal significance.

C) It is a legally binding document enforceable by the courts.

D) It dictates the operational procedures of the government.

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