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Preamble of the indian constitution - Test Set 2

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  1. Question 1

    The Preamble’s adoption reflects the will of:
    1. The Constituent Assembly
    2. The British Parliament
    3. The people of India
    4. The Supreme Court
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  2. Question 2

    Which keyword in the Preamble ensures no discrimination based on religion?
    1. Socialist
    2. Fraternity
    3. Republic
    4. Secular
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  3. Question 3

    The Preamble’s ‘Liberty’ includes liberty of:
    1. Wealth and property
    2. Employment and education
    3. Thought, expression, belief, faith, worship
    4. Movement and residence
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  4. Question 4

    Which term in the Preamble was inspired by the Russian Revolution?
    1. Liberty
    2. Equality
    3. Justice
    4. Fraternity
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  5. Question 5

    The Preamble is considered the:
    1. Enforceable part of the Constitution
    2. Temporary provision
    3. Temporary provision
    4. Identity card of the Constitution
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  6. Question 6

    The Preamble’s amenability is limited by:
    1. Fundamental Rights
    2. Basic structure doctrine
    3. Directive Principles
    4. President’s assent
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  7. Question 7

    The Preamble’s amenability was questioned in a 2025 Supreme Court case regarding:
    1. Changing adoption date
    2. Adding new keywords
    3. Deleting ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’
    4. Removing ‘Justice’
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  8. Question 8

    Which keyword was NOT part of the original Preamble in 1950?
    1. Sovereign
    2. Democratic
    3. Secular
    4. Republic
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  9. Question 9

    The Preamble’s significance as a non-justiciable part means:
    1. It is legally binding
    2. It cannot guide courts
    3. It is advisory only
    4. It is unamendable
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  10. Question 10

    The Preamble’s ‘We, the People’ was inspired by which Constitution?
    1. French Constitution
    2. US Constitution
    3. Irish Constitution
    4. Canadian Constitution
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  11. Question 11

    From where does the Indian Constitution derive its authority, according to the Preamble?
    1. President of India
    2. Supreme Court
    3. The People of India
    4. Parliament
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  12. Question 12

    UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims)
    The Preamble to the Constitution of India is:
    1. A part of the Constitution but has no legal effect
    2. Not a part of the Constitution and has no legal effect either
    3. A part of the Constitution and has the same legal effect as any other part
    4. A part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts
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  13. Question 13

    Which of the following is incorrect about the term ‘Republic’ mentioned in the Preamble?
    1. The head of the State is always directly elected.
    2. Vesting of political sovereignty in the people
    3. All political offices are opened to every citizen without any discrimination.
    4. More than one of the above
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  14. Question 14

    Which one of the following describes India as a Secular State?
    1. Fundamental Rights
    2. Preamble to the Constitution
    3. 9th Schedule
    4. Directive Principles
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  15. Question 15

    WBCS Mains 2021
    Which of the following is not included in the Preamble?
    1. Sovereign
    2. Socialist
    3. Democratic
    4. Federal
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  16. Question 16

    WBCS Mains 2021
    Where are the words 'Unity and Integrity of the Nation' are found?
    1. Directive Principals of State Policy
    2. Emergency Provisions
    3. Fundamental Duties
    4. Preamble
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  17. Question 17

    WBCS Mains 2021
    The concept of 'Liberty' and 'Fraternity' in the Constitution of India was taken from
    1. Germany
    2. Russia
    3. France
    4. USA
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  18. Question 18

    WBCS Mains 2021
    When the words 'Socialist and Secular' added to the Preamble?
    1. 1970
    2. 1950
    3. 1981
    4. 1976
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  19. Question 19

    WBCS Mains 2021
    Which is the 'Soul' of the Indian Constitution?
    1. Fundamental Rights
    2. Preamble
    3. Directive Principals of State Policy
    4. Tenth Schedule
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  20. Question 20

    WBCS Mains 2020
    The Preamble to the Indian Constitution has been amended and the terms 'Socialist, Secular, and Integrity' have been added by which Amendment Act? Choose the correct option.
    1. 42nd Amendment Act
    2. 43rd Amendment Act
    3. 45th Amendment Act
    4. 46th Amendment Act
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