The Preamble – Old Year Questions
1. In the following quotation,
“WE THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a (Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic) and to secure all its citizens.
JUSTICE, social, economic and political;
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship;
EQUALITY of status and of opportunity: and to promote among them all;
FRATERNITY assures the dignity of the Individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation.
In our Constituent Assembly, this ‘X’ does hereby adopt, enact, and give to ourselves this Constitution.”, ‘X’ stands for :
(a) Twenty-sixth day of January, 1950
(b) Twenty-sixth day of November, 1949
(c) Twenty-sixth day of January, 1949
(d) None of the above
[I.A.S. (Pre) 1997]
2. What was the exact Constitutional Status of the Indian Republic on 26-1-1950 when the Constitution came into force?
(a) A Democratic Republic
(b) A Sovereign Democratic Republic
(c) A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
(d) A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009, U.P. Lower (Spl) (Pre) 2008]
3. The words ‘Secular’ and ‘Socialist’ were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the –
(a) 39th Amendment
(b) 41st Amendment
(c) 42nd Amendment
(d) 44th Amendment
[U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]
4. By which name/names is our country mentioned in the Constitution?
(a) Bharat and India
(b) Bharat only
(c) Hindustan and India
(d) Bharat, Hindustan and India
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2003]
5. In the context of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution which of the following sequence is correct?
(a) Republic, People’s, Democratic, Secular, Socialist, Universal, Sovereign
(b) Sovereign, Socialist, Democratic, People’s, Secular, Republic
(c) Sovereign, Socialist, People’s, Democratic, Secular, Socialist Republic
(d) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic
[40thB.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995]
6. Which of the following words is NOT mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
(a) Sovereign
(b) Democratic
(c) Secular
(d) Federal
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]
7. In which form is India declared in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
(a) A Sovereign, Democratic, Republic
(b) A Socialist, Democratic, Republic
(c) A Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
(d) None of these
[42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997]
8. Consider the following words.
(A) Socialist
(B) Democratic
(C) Sovereign
(D) Secular
Choose the correct sequence of words as given in the
Preamble.
(a) C, A, D, and B
(b) C, D, A, and B
(c) C, D, B, and A
(d) D, A, C, and B
[48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008]
9. Which of the following words have been added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment?
I. Socialist
II. Gram Swarajya
III. Secular
IV. Sovereign
Select the correct answer by using the code given below:
Code :
(a) I, II, III
(b) I and III
(c) I, II, IV
(d) II, III, IV
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]
10 . Which one of the following describes India as a Secular State?
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Preamble to the Constitution
(c) 9th Schedule
(d) Directive Principles
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]
11. Which one of the following words was not included in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution in 1975?
(a) Fraternity
(b) Sovereign
(c) Equality
(d) Integrity
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]
12. Consider the following statements in regard to the Preamble of the Constitution and select the correct one using the code given below –
1. The objectives Resolution by Jawaharlal Nehru finally became Preamble
2. It is non-Justiciable.
3. It can’t be amended
4. The Preamble cannot override the specific provision of the Constitution
Code :
(a) Only 1 and 2
(b) Only 1,2 and 4
(c) Only 1,2 and 3
(d) Only 2,3 and 4
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]
13. The Preamble of the Constitution was amended by –
(a) 17th Amendment
(b) 24th Amendment
(c) 42ndAmendment
(d) 44thAmendment
[Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2003]
14. The term ‘Socialist’ was added in the Preamble by the –
(a) 42ndAmendment
(b) 44thAmendment
(c) 52ndAmendment
(d) None of the above
[60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016, Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]
16. In the Preamble of the Constitution adopted on 26 November, 1949, which word/words was/were not present
1. Socialist
2. Integrity
3. Secular
4. Republic
Choose the correct answer by following the code :
(a) 1,2 and 3
(b) 2,3 and 4
(c) 1,2 and 4
(c) 3 and 4
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]
18. The goal of the Constitution is to secure/assure all its citizens
1. Justice Social and Economic
2. Liberty of Thought and Expression
3. Equality of Opportunity
4. Dignity of the Individual
Choose the correct answer by using the code :
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1,2 and 3
(c) 2,3 and 4
(d) All above
[U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 1998]
19. How many types of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity in that order have been mentioned in the preamble of the Constitution of India?
(a) 3, 5, 2, 1
(b) 1, 3, 5, 2
(c) 2, 5, 3, 1
(d) 5, 2, 1, 3
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]
20. ‘India is a Republic’ means –
(a) It is the people who are the final authority in all matters.
(b) There is no Parliamentary System of Government in India.
(c) There are no hereditary rulers in India.
(d) India is the Union of States.
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1997]
21. India has people’s sovereignty because of the Preamble of the Constitution begins with the words :
(a) Democratic India
(b) Republic of People
(c) Democracy of People
(d) We, the People of India
[39thB.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994]
23. “All individuals are fully and equally human” This the principle is known as –
(a) Universalism
(b) Holism
(c) Socialism
(d) Interactionism
[Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]
24. Which among the following is the correct expression of the term ‘Secular’ in India?
(a) India has many religions.
(b) Indians have religious freedom.
(c) Following the religion depends upon the will of an individual.
(d) There is no religion of the State in India.
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]
25. Which of the following words is not in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
(a) Socialist
(b) Secular
(c) Sovereign
(d) Public Welfare
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]
26. Which one of the following liberty is NOT embodied in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
(a) Liberty of Thought
(b) Liberty of Expression
(c) Liberty of Belief
(d) Economic Liberty
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]
27. Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law and liberty?
(a) If there are more laws, there is less liberty.
(b) If there are no laws, there is no liberty.
(c) If there is liberty, laws have to be made by the people.
(d) If laws are changed too often, liberty is in danger.
[I.A.S. (Pre.) 2018]
28. Which among the following is not mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
(a) Social Justice
(b) Economic Justice
(c) Political Justice
(d) Religious Justice
[U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2013]
31. Which of the following is true in relation to the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
(a) The words ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ were not the part of the Preamble on the enforcement of the Constitution in 1950
(b) The above-mentioned words were inserted by amendment in 1977
(c) The above-mentioned words were inserted by amendment in 1985
(d) These two words are not part of the Preamble
[M.P.C.C.S. (Pre) 2005]
32. Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the ‘Soul’ of the Constitution?
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) The Preamble
(d) Right to Constitutional Remedies
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015, U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2006, U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2008, U.P. P.S.C. (GIC) 2008, Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012, U.P. P.S.C. (Mains) 2013]
33. Who among the following called the Preamble of the Indian Constitution “the horoscope of our sovereign, democratic republic”?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Vallabhbhai Patel
(c) B.R. Ambedkar
(d) K.M. Munshi
(e) Mahatma Gandhi
[Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]
34. Who has termed the Constitution a sacred document?
(a) B. R. Ambedkar
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Deendayal Upadhyay
(d) Mohammad Ali Jinnah
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]
35. In which of the following cases Supreme Court held that ‘The Preamble forms part of the Constitution?
(a) Union of India Vs. Dr. Kohli
(b) Banarsidas Vs. State of U.P.
(c) Bommai Vs. Union of India
(d) Malak Singh Vs. State of Punjab
[U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2012]
36. In which case did the Supreme Court first declare that the Preamble is not a part of the Constitution?
(a) Berubari
(b) Sajjan Singh
(c) Golak Nath
(d) Keshvanand Bharti
[U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]
37. In which of the following cases the Supreme Court regarded the Preamble as a part of the basic structure of the India Constitution?
(a) Beru Bari Case
(b) A.K. Gopalan Case
(c) Privy Purse Case
(d) Keshwanand Bharti Case
[U.P.P.S.C. (R.I.) 2014]
38. Consider the following and arrange these in chronological order:
I. Golak Nath Case
II. Keshavanand Bharti Case
III. 24th Constitution Amendment Act
IV. 42nd Constitution Amendment Act
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Codes:
(a) I, III, II, IV
(b) I, II, III, IV
(c) III, I, II, IV
(d) III, I, IV, II
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]
39. Economic Justice’ as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in –
(a) The Preamble and the Fundamental Rights
(b) The Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) The Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) None of the above
40. The ideals and objectives outlined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution have been further elaborated in –
(a) The Chapter on Fundamental Rights
(b) The Chapter on Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) The Chapter on Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Rights, and Fundamental Duties
(d) Nowhere else in the text of the Constitution.
[U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2002, U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]
41. The mind of the makers of the constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?
(a) The Preamble
(b) The Fundamental Rights
(c) The Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) The Fundamental Duties
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2017, U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2013]
42. How many types of justice have been enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) One
(d) Four
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]
43. The Preamble given in the Constitution-
1. is not enforceable in courts
2. is important and has utility
3. Describe the aims of governance
4. helps to give a Judicial meaning to our Constitution
Code :
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1,2 and 3
(d) 2,3 and 4
[U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004]
44. What is the legal nature of the Preamble of the Constitution?
(a) It is enforceable
(b) It is not enforceable
(c) It may be enforced in special circumstances
(d) None of the above
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]
45. Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?
(a) A committed judiciary
(b) Centralization of powers
(c) Elected government
(d) Separation of powers
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2021]
46. One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of
(a) Privileges
(b) Restraints
(c) Competition
(d) Ideology
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2017]
47. Constitutional government means
(a) a representative government of a nation with a federal structure
(b) a government whose Head enjoys nominal powers
(c) a government whose Head enjoys real powers
(d) a government limited by the terms of the Constitution
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2021]
48. Which of the following is correct?
(a) Social equality is not guaranteed in our Constitution
(b) Social equality already existed in our country
(c) Social equality is guaranteed in our Constitution
(d) None of the above
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]