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Preamble of the indian constitution - Test Set 1

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  1. Question 1

    SSC CGL 2020
    The term ‘Secular’ in the Preamble means:
    1. State promotes one religion
    2. State bans all religions
    3. State is neutral to all religions
    4. State bans all religions
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  2. Question 2

    In which case was it held that the Preamble cannot override specific provisions of the Constitution?
    1. S.R. Bommai Case
    2. Minerva Mills Case
    3. Golaknath Case
    4. Berubari Union Case
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  3. Question 3

    Railway Group D 2018
    The Preamble assures which of the following to all citizens?
    1. Wealth and prosperity
    2. Justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity
    3. Employment opportunities
    4. Educational rights
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  4. Question 4

    SSC CHSL 2021
    The term ‘Republic’ in the Preamble indicates:
    1. Hereditary head of state
    2. Elected head of state
    3. Military rule
    4. Theocratic state
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  5. Question 5

    BPSC Prelims 2019
    Which amendment changed ‘Unity of the Nation’ to ‘Unity and Integrity of the Nation’ in the Preamble?
    1. 24th Amendment
    2. 52nd Amendment
    3. 42nd Amendment
    4. 44th Amendment
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  6. Question 6

    The Preamble is referred to as the:
    1. Soul of the Constitution
    2. Law of the land
    3. Enforceable code
    4. Administrative guideline
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  7. Question 7

    The Preamble begins with which phrase indicating the source of its authority?
    1. By the Constituent Assembly
    2. We, the People of India
    3. Sovereign Republic
    4. Justice and Liberty
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  8. Question 8

    What does the term ‘Sovereign’ in the Preamble imply?
    1. Dependence on external powers
    2. Independent authority of the state
    3. Monarchical rule
    4. Religious governance
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  9. Question 9

    The Preamble’s significance lies in its role as:
    1. A legal statute
    2. A guiding philosophy
    3. A binding contract
    4. An administrative rule
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  10. Question 10

    The term ‘Democratic’ in the Preamble refers to:
    1. Rule by a single party
    2. Military control
    3. Governance by the people’s will
    4. Theocratic rule
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  11. Question 11

    The Preamble’s keyword ‘Justice’ includes which types?
    1. Social, economic, political
    2. Legal, cultural, religious
    3. Administrative, judicial, legislative
    4. Moral, ethical, social
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  12. Question 12

    Who moved the Objective Resolution that formed the basis of the Preamble?
    1. B.R. Ambedkar
    2. Rajendra Prasad
    3. Sardar Patel
    4. Jawaharlal Nehru
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  13. Question 13

    The Preamble’s phrase ‘We, the People’ signifies:
    1. Rule by elites
    2. Parliamentary supremacy
    3. Sovereignty of citizens
    4. Judicial dominance
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  14. Question 14

    Which case initially held that the Preamble is not part of the Constitution?
    1. Berubari Union Case
    2. Minerva Mills Case
    3. S.R. Bommai Case
    4. Shankari Prasad Case
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  15. Question 15

    The Preamble’s term ‘Fraternity’ aims to promote:
    1. Economic prosperity
    2. Political power
    3. Religious dominance
    4. Unity and brotherhood
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  16. Question 16

    How many times has the Preamble been amended?
    1. Never
    2. Once
    3. Twice
    4. Thrice
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  17. Question 17

    Which keyword was added to the Preamble to emphasize national cohesion?
    1. Socialist
    2. Secular
    3. Integrity
    4. Democratic
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  18. Question 18

    The Preamble’s ‘Equality’ refers to equality of:
    1. Wealth
    2. Status, opportunity, and law
    3. Religion only
    4. Education only
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  19. Question 19

    The Preamble’s amenability is governed by which article?
    1. Article 356
    2. Article 368
    3. Article 370
    4. Article 32
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  20. Question 20

    Which of the following is a key component of the Preamble?
    1. Fundamental Duties
    2. Judicial Review
    3. Federal Structure
    4. Sovereignty
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