Q: The Preamble is based on which resolution?
A: Objectives Resolution (1946)
Q: Who drafted the Objectives Resolution?
A: Jawaharlal Nehru
Q: On which date was the Preamble adopted?
A: 26 November 1949
Q: When did the Preamble come into force?
A: 26 January 1950
Q: How many words were originally in the Preamble?
A: 85 words
Q: How many words are in the Preamble after the 42nd Amendment?
A: 92 words
Q: The Preamble begins with which phrase?
A: “We, the people of India…"
Q: What is the source of authority of the Constitution?
A: The people of India
Q: What form of government does the Preamble declare India to be?
A: Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
Q: Which amendment added the words Socialist and Secular?
A: 42nd Amendment, 1976
Q: Which amendment added the word Integrity?
A: 42nd Amendment, 1976
Q: The Preamble reflects which philosophy?
A: Ideals of the Constitution
Q: The Preamble is also called the __________ of the Constitution.
A: Identity card / Key to the Constitution
Q: Who described the Preamble as the “Identity card of the Constitution”?
A: N. A. Palkhivala
Q: The Preamble declares Justice in how many forms?
A: Three – social, economic & political
Q: Liberty in the Preamble refers to how many freedoms?
A: Five freedoms
Q: Equality in the Preamble refers to?
A: Equality of status & opportunity
Q: Fraternity assures?
A: Dignity of the individual and unity & integrity of the nation
Q: Which case said Preamble is not part of the Constitution?
A: Berubari Case, 1960
Q: Which case declared Preamble is part of the Constitution?
A: Kesavananda Bharati Case, 1973
Q: Is the Preamble enforceable in court?
A: No, it is non-justiciable
Q: Which case reaffirmed that the Preamble is integral to the Constitution?
A: LIC of India Case, 1995
Q: Preamble describes India as a __________ democracy.
A: Sovereign democratic republic (after amendment: socialist secular democratic republic)
Q: Who said the Preamble is the “horoscope of our sovereign democratic republic”?
A: K. M. Munshi
Q: Which word in the Preamble ensures no hereditary ruler?
A: Republic
Q: Which word signifies economic and social equality goals?
A: Socialist
Q: Which word ensures equal respect for all religions?
A: Secular
Q: The Preamble is the soul of which resolution?
A: Objectives Resolution
Q: How many objectives are listed in the Preamble?
A: Four – Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
Q: Which Preamble ideal promotes brotherhood?
A: Fraternity
Q: The Preamble mentions dignity of whom?
A: The individual
Q: What type of justice ensures equal voting rights?
A: Political justice
Q: Which justice aims to remove economic inequalities?
A: Economic justice
Q: Which justice prohibits discrimination?
A: Social justice
Q: Secularism in Preamble is of which type?
A: Indian secularism (equal respect for all religions)
Q: What does Liberty of thought and expression guarantee?
A: Freedom of mind and speech
Q: What does Equality of opportunity ensure?
A: Equal chances in public employment and services
Q: What is the ultimate aim mentioned at the end of the Preamble?
A: Unity and integrity of the nation
Q: The Preamble is framed in which type of language?
A: Inspirational & noble language
Q: Preamble is a part of which constitutional chapter?
A: No chapter – it stands alone
Q: Which article mentions the Preamble?
A: The Preamble is not under any article.
Q: The Preamble acts as a guide for?
A: Interpretation of the Constitution
Q: Preamble establishes what kind of state in India?
A: Welfare state
Q: The idea of “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” was inspired from which country?
A: French Revolution
Q: The term “Republic” was inspired from which country?
A: USA & France (democratic republic elements)
Q: Is the Preamble a limitation on powers?
A: Yes, it indicates limitations of government powers
Q: The words “We, the people of India” signify?
A: Popular sovereignty
Q: Unity and integrity phrase was added by which amendment?
A: 42nd Amendment (added "Integrity")
Q: What does the Preamble represent overall?
A: The philosophy, aims and vision of the Constitution