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Who is the source of all the powers under the constitution in the ‘Preamble’?

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

Answer options

  1. President
  2. Governor
  3. Prime Minister
  4. We the People of India

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: We the People of India

Explanation: The correct answer is D. We the People of India. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution clearly begins with the words ‘We, the People of India’, which signifies that all powers under the Constitution ultimately originate from the people themselves. This reflects the idea of popular sovereignty, meaning the people are the true source of authority in a democracy.