Q- At the time of enactment of the Constitution, which one of the following ideals was not included in the Preamble?
(a) Liberty (b) Equality
(c) Socialist (d) Justice
Ans: (c)
Q- The Preamble to the Constitution declares India as
(a) A Sovereign Democratic Republic
(b) A Socialist Democratic Republic
(c) A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
(d) A Federal Democratic Republic
Ans: (c)
Q- Which Amendment Act introduced changes in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
(a) the 38th Amendment Act, 1975
(b) the 40th Amendment Act, 1976
(c) the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
(d) the 44th Amendment Act, 1979
Ans: (c)
Q- In which Amendment, the words ‘Socialist’, ‘Secular’ and ‘Unity and Integrity of the Nation’ were added to the Preamble of Constitution of India?
(a) 42nd
(b) 44th
(c) 52nd
(d) None of the above
Ans: (a)
Q- Which one of the following liberty is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India ?
(a) Liberty of Thought
(b) Liberty of Expression
(c) Liberty of Belief
(d) Economic Liberty
Ans: (d)
Q- 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
Ans: (d)
Q- 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
Ans: (c)
Q- Which among the following is the correct expression of the term ‘Secular’ in India?
(a) India has many religion
(b) Indians have religious freedom
(c) To follow the religion depends upon the will of an individual
(d) There is no religion of the State in India
Ans: (d)
Q- The word ‘Secularism’ was inserted in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by
(a) 25th Amendment
(b) 42nd Amendment
(c) 44th Amendment
(d) 52nd Amendment
Ans: (b)
Q- 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
Ans: (c)
Q- Indian Constitution declares India a Secular State. This means that
(a) Religious worship is not allowed
(b) Religions are patronised by the State
(c) The State regards religion as a private affair of the citizen and does not discriminate on this basis
(d) None of the above
Ans: (c)
Q- What was the exact constitutional status of the Indian Republic on 26 January, 1950 when the Constitution was inaugurated?
(a) A Democratic Republic
(b) A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
(c) A Sovereign Democratic Republic
(d) A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
Ans: (c)
Q- Which one of the following describes India a Secular State?
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Preamble to the Constitution
(c) 9th Schedule
(d) Directive Principles
Ans: (b)
Q- The Constitution begins with a short statement of its basic values which is known as
(a) Index (b) Preamble
(c) Folio (d) Summary
Ans: (b)
Q- For which one of the following judgements of Supreme Court of India, the Keshvananda Bharti vs State of India case is considered a landmark?
(a) The religion cannot be mobilised for political ends
(b) Abolishing untouchability from the country
(c) Right to life and liberty cannot be suspended under any circumstance
(d) The basic structure of the Constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed
Ans: (d)
Q- Consider the following statements about the Preamble of the Constitution:
1. The objective resolution proposed by Pt. Nehru ultimately became the Preamble.
2. It is not justiciable in nature.
3. It cannot be amended.
4. It cannot override the specific provisions of the Constitution. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes
(a) Only 1 and 2
(b) Only 1, 2 and 4
(c) Only 1, 2 and 3
(d) Only 2, 3 and 4
Ans: (b)
Q- “We the people of India having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a sovereign socialist, secular, democratic republic.” The statement is associated with
(a) African Preamble
(b) Indian Preamble
(c) Indian Constitution
(d) Indian National Flag
Ans: (b)
Q- The Preamble of the Indian Constitution adopted on 26th November, 1949 did not include the terms
1. Socialist 2. Secular
3. Integrity 4. Republic Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 3 and 4
Ans: (a)
Q- Consider the following words:
1. Socialist 2. Democratic
3. Sovereign 4. Secular Choose the response that gives the correct in the preamble.
(a) 3, 1, 4 and 2 (b) 3, 4, 1 and 2
(c) 3, 4, 2 and 1 (d) 4, 1, 3 and 2
Ans: (a)
Q- Which Article of Indian Constitution enumerates Fundamental Duties of Indian Citizens?
(a) Article 50 A (b) Article 50 B
(c) Article 51 A (d) Article 51 B
Ans: (c)