WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following statements regarding the Preamble is/are correct? 1. It is a part of the Constitution. 2. It is enforceable in a court of law. 3. It can be amended by the Parliament.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1 and 3 only

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 1 and 3 only šŸ“š Explanation: In the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), the Supreme Court ruled that the Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution. It also held that the Preamble can be amended under Article 368, provided the "basic structure" is not destroyed. However, the Preamble is non-justiciable, meaning its provisions are not enforceable in a court of law.