Topic 1: Preamble of the Indian Constitution
Preamble MCQs (Questions 1–25)
Q1. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was adopted on:
A) 26th January 1950
B) 26th November 1949
C) 15th August 1947
D) 26th January 1949
Exam: UPSC CSE Prelims 2008
Q2. The term ‘Socialist’ was added to the Preamble by which Amendment?
A) 42nd
B) 44th
C) 52nd
D) 73rd
Exam: KPSC KAS 2011
Q3. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is based on the objectives proposed in:
A) Nehru Report
B) Objectives Resolution
C) Cripps Mission
D) August Offer
Exam: UPSC CSE 1995
Q4. How many times has the Preamble of the Indian Constitution been amended?
A) Never
B) Once
C) Twice
D) Thrice
Exam: SSC CGL 2016
Q5. The ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity in the Preamble have been taken from:
A) USA
B) UK
C) France
D) Germany
Exam: UPSC CSE 2004
Q6. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution declares India as a:
A) Sovereign, Democratic, Republic
B) Socialist, Secular, Republic
C) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic
D) Federal State
Exam: KAS Prelims 2020
Q7. Which case held that Preamble is part of the Constitution?
A) A.K. Gopalan Case
B) Kesavananda Bharati Case
C) Shankari Prasad Case
D) Sajjan Singh Case
Exam: UPSC CSE 2011
Q8. The term 'Integrity' was added to the Preamble by:
A) 44th Amendment
B) 42nd Amendment
C) 52nd Amendment
D) 73rd Amendment
Exam: SSC CGL 2017
Q9. The words ‘Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic’ appear in:
A) Fundamental Rights
B) Directive Principles
C) Preamble
D) Citizenship
Exam: NDA 2013
Q10. Who described the Preamble as ‘the identity card of the Constitution’?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) N.A. Palkhivala
C) B.R. Ambedkar
D) M.N. Roy
Exam: CAPF 2016
Q11. The words 'We the people of India' in the Preamble signify:
A) Ultimate authority lies with Parliament
B) Constitution was framed by British
C) Sovereignty of the people
D) Rule by Supreme Court
Exam: UPSC CSE 2010
Q12. Which term was NOT originally in the Preamble in 1950?
A) Sovereign
B) Socialist
C) Republic
D) Democratic
Exam: KPSC KAS 2004
Q13. The concept of a Preamble in a Constitution was first introduced by:
A) USA
B) France
C) UK
D) India
Exam: UPSC 2000
Q14. Who moved the ‘Objectives Resolution’ in the Constituent Assembly?
A) B.R. Ambedkar
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Sardar Patel
D) Rajendra Prasad
Exam: UPSC 1994
Q15. The term ‘Secular’ in the Preamble implies:
A) State-sponsored religion
B) State has its own religion
C) Equal treatment to all religions
D) Dominance of a particular religion
Exam: SSC CGL 2015
Q16. The Preamble of India envisages:
A) Dictatorship
B) Limited monarchy
C) Democratic Republic
D) Federal monarchy
Exam: CDS 2016
Q17. Which part of the Constitution reflects the philosophy and objectives?
A) Fundamental Rights
B) Directive Principles
C) Preamble
D) Schedules
Exam: UPSC CSE 2005
Q18. Which of the following statements about Preamble is incorrect?
A) It is enforceable by courts
B) It is not a source of power
C) It is a part of the Constitution
D) It declares India a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
Exam: SSC CHSL 2018
Q19. The Preamble declares justice in which fields?
A) Social, Economic, Political
B) Political and Religious
C) Economic and Religious
D) Social and Cultural
Exam: NDA 2012
Q20. Who called the Preamble ‘a key to the Constitution’?
A) B.R. Ambedkar
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Ernest Barker
D) M.N. Roy
Exam: CAPF 2017
Q21. Preamble of India is inspired by the Constitution of:
A) UK
B) USA
C) France
D) Australia
Exam: UPSC 2002
Q22. Which Article deals with amendment of the Constitution?
A) Article 360
B) Article 368
C) Article 370
D) Article 371
Exam: SSC CGL 2016
Q23. Which of these reflects the ‘Fraternity’ principle in the Constitution?
A) Equal wages
B) Unity and integrity
C) Equal opportunities
D) Right to Property
Exam: CDS 2014
Q24. The Preamble to the Constitution of India assures:**
A) Only Justice
B) Only Equality
C) Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
D) Freedom of Religion
Exam: SSC CHSL 2017
Q25. The Preamble indicates the Constitution is adopted by:
A) British Crown
B) Governor General
C) People of India
D) Constituent Assembly
Exam: UPSC CSE 2006
Preamble MCQs (Questions 26–50)
Q26. Which one of the following reflects the mind of the makers of the Constitution?
A) Preamble
B) Fundamental Duties
C) Fundamental Rights
D) Directive Principles
Exam: UPSC CSE 2007
Q27. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution enshrines the ideals of:
A) Parliamentary Supremacy
B) Presidential Sovereignty
C) Popular Sovereignty
D) Constitutional Dictatorship
Exam: SSC CGL 2014
Q28. The Preamble was amended during:
A) 1975
B) 1976
C) 1978
D) 1980
Exam: UPSC CSE 1999
Q29. The words ‘Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic’ are taken from:
A) Fundamental Rights
B) Preamble
C) Directive Principles
D) None
Exam: SSC CPO 2016
Q30. The Preamble has been amended:
A) Once
B) Twice
C) Never
D) Thrice
Exam: CDS 2017
Q31. What is not mentioned in the Preamble?
A) Equality of status
B) International peace
C) Fraternity
D) Liberty
Exam: SSC CHSL 2019
Q32. Which provision of the Preamble declares India a secular state?
A) Equality
B) Fraternity
C) Secular
D) Sovereign
Exam: KPSC KAS 2018
Q33. Which amendment added ‘Secular’ to the Preamble?
A) 44th
B) 42nd
C) 52nd
D) 86th
Exam: SSC CGL 2015
Q34. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution primarily aims to secure to its people:
A) Sovereign rule
B) Individual freedom
C) Economic prosperity
D) Social, economic, and political justice
Exam: NDA 2014
Q35. 'Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity' were inspired by which country's
Constitution?
A) USA
B) France
C) Canada
D) UK
Exam: UPSC CSE 2001
Q36. The term ‘Republic’ in the Preamble implies:
A) Elected head of the State
B) Dictatorial State
C) Monarchical system
D) Judicial supremacy
Exam: SSC CGL 2013
Q37. Who said — “Preamble is the horoscope of our sovereign democratic republic”?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) K.M. Munshi
C) B.R. Ambedkar
D) N.A. Palkhivala
Exam: UPSC CSE 2010
Q38. The Preamble enshrines the ideals of:
A) Political Justice
B) Economic Justice
C) Social Justice
D) All of the above
Exam: SSC CHSL 2020
Q39. 'Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship' appears in:
A) Fundamental Rights
B) Directive Principles
C) Preamble
D) Fundamental Duties
Exam: NDA 2015
Q40. The phrase 'We, the people of India' signifies:
A) Popular Sovereignty
B) Supremacy of Parliament
C) Presidential supremacy
D) Federal supremacy
Exam: UPSC CSE 2009
Q41. Which case reaffirmed the Preamble is part of the Constitution?
A) Golaknath Case
B) Berubari Case
C) Kesavananda Bharati Case
D) A.K. Gopalan Case
Exam: UPSC CSE 2012
Q42. The Preamble declares India as a:**
A) Union of States
B) Federation
C) Confederation
D) Unitary
Exam: SSC CPO 2019
Q43. Which principle is not included in the Preamble?
A) Adult Suffrage
B) Equality
C) Justice
D) Fraternity
Exam: CDS 2015
Q44. Which statement about the Preamble is not correct?
A) It has no legal value
B) It is not enforceable in a court of law
C) It is part of the Constitution
D) It confers powers on the President
Exam: SSC CGL 2012
Q45. The term ‘Democratic’ implies:
A) Rule by elected representatives
B) Rule by wealthy
C) Rule by nominated members
D) Monarchy
Exam: NDA 2017
Q46. Which case ruled that the Preamble can be amended?
A) A.K. Gopalan Case
B) Berubari Case
C) Kesavananda Bharati Case
D) Sajjan Singh Case
Exam: UPSC 2014
Q47. Which of the following embodies the basic philosophy and objectives of the
Constitution?
A) Directive Principles
B) Preamble
C) Fundamental Duties
D) Fundamental Rights
Exam: KAS Prelims 2019
Q48. 'Unity and integrity of the nation' was added in the Preamble by:
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 86th Amendment
D) None
Exam: SSC CGL 2018
Q49. The Preamble describes India as:
A) Union of States
B) Republic
C) Secular
D) All of these
Exam: SSC CGL 2019
Q50. The objectives stated in the Preamble are to be achieved through:
A) Directive Principles
B) Fundamental Rights
C) Parliament
D) Entire Constitution
Exam: UPSC 2017
Preamble MCQs (Questions 51–75)
Q51. The Preamble declares India as a:
A) Socialist State
B) Welfare State
C) Parliamentary State
D) Federal State
Exam: SSC CHSL 2020
Q52. 'Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship' is secured to:
A) Elected Representatives
B) The Judiciary
C) All the people of India
D) Only Minorities
Exam: UPSC CSE 2006
Q53. Who said: “The Preamble is the jewel set in the Constitution”?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) B.R. Ambedkar
C) K.M. Munshi
D) Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Aiyar
Exam: KAS Prelims 2016
Q54. The phrase ‘Unity and integrity of the nation’ was added in which part of the Preamble?
A) Justice
B) Liberty
C) Fraternity
D) Sovereignty
Exam: CDS 2015
Q55. 'Justice, social, economic and political' is secured through:
A) Parliament
B) Executive
C) Constitution
D) Supreme Court
Exam: UPSC CSE 2003
Q56. The Preamble has been amended under which Article?
A) Article 368
B) Article 352
C) Article 370
D) Article 356
Exam: SSC CGL 2017
Q57. Which one of the following describes India as a secular state?
A) Fundamental Duties
B) Directive Principles
C) Preamble
D) None
Exam: SSC CPO 2018
Q58. The Preamble was enacted after the entire Constitution was adopted except:
A) Fundamental Rights
B) Fundamental Duties
C) Preamble
D) Directive Principles
Exam: UPSC CSE 1998
Q59. Which Amendment made the Preamble more comprehensive and meaningful?
A) 44th Amendment
B) 42nd Amendment
C) 86th Amendment
D) 73rd Amendment
Exam: NDA 2013
Q60. Which of these is NOT a characteristic declared by the Preamble?
A) Socialist
B) Federal
C) Secular
D) Democratic
Exam: SSC CHSL 2021
Q61. The concept of 'Fraternity' in the Preamble means:
A) Brotherhood of all Indians
B) Freedom of speech
C) Judicial review
D) Economic prosperity
Exam: KAS 2019
Q62. Which part of the Constitution is described as 'the soul of the Constitution'?
A) Preamble
B) Article 32
C) Article 368
D) Part IV
Exam: UPSC 2007
Q63. The Preamble states that the Constitution was adopted and enacted by:
A) Parliament
B) British Government
C) People of India
D) President
Exam: SSC CGL 2020
Q64. The term 'Sovereign' in the Preamble means:
A) India is free to follow its own internal and external policies
B) Rule by British Parliament
C) President is Supreme
D) Parliament is Supreme
Exam: NDA 2015
Q65. Who prepared the draft of the Preamble?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) K.M. Munshi
C) B.R. Ambedkar
D) Rajendra Prasad
Exam: KAS Prelims 2014
Q66. Who called the Preamble the ‘Political Horoscope of the Constitution’?
A) K.M. Munshi
B) B.R. Ambedkar
C) N.A. Palkhivala
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Exam: UPSC CSE 2013
Q67. The ideals of 'Liberty, Equality and Fraternity' in the Preamble were borrowed from:
A) American Constitution
B) French Constitution
C) Australian Constitution
D) Canadian Constitution
Exam: SSC CGL 2019
Q68. Which term means the people are the ultimate source of authority?
A) Sovereignty
B) Republic
C) Popular Sovereignty
D) Secularism
Exam: UPSC 2009
Q69. Which term was included in the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment, 1976?
A) Republic
B) Socialist
C) Justice
D) Liberty
Exam: SSC CGL 2016
Q70. The Preamble is regarded as:
A) Not part of the Constitution
B) A moral code
C) A part of the Constitution
D) A temporary provision
Exam: KAS Prelims 2015
Q71. Which one of the following describes India as a 'Democratic Republic'?
A) Preamble
B) Part III
C) Part IV
D) Schedule 7
Exam: SSC CPO 2019
Q72. The Preamble proclaims India to be a:
A) Monarchy
B) Republic
C) Dictatorship
D) Aristocracy
Exam: NDA 2014
Q73. 'Justice' in the Preamble refers to:
A) Legal justice only
B) Economic justice only
C) Political justice only
D) Social, Economic and Political Justice
Exam: UPSC 2011
Q74. The Preamble of the Constitution provides for:
A) Judicial Supremacy
B) Parliamentary Supremacy
C) Popular Sovereignty
D) Presidential Rule
Exam: SSC CHSL 2021
Q75. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was influenced by the Preamble of:
A) USA
B) Japan
C) Canada
D) UK
Exam: UPSC 2000
Preamble MCQs (Questions 76–100)
Q76. Which among the following statements is correct regarding the Preamble?
A) It is enforceable in courts
B) It is a part of the Constitution
C) It limits the powers of the Parliament
D) It is legally binding
Exam: SSC CHSL 2020
Q77. Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
Term in Preamble Meaning
Sovereign India is free to conduct internal and external affairs
Socialist Equal distribution of wealth
Secular No official religion
Republic Head of State is hereditary
Exam: NDA 2017
Q78. The Preamble came into effect on:
A) 26th November 1949
B) 26th January 1950
C) 15th August 1947
D) 9th December 1946
Exam: KAS 2018
Q79. 'Fraternity' in the Preamble means:
A) Equal wages
B) Universal adult franchise
C) Spirit of brotherhood
D) Parliamentary form of government
Exam: SSC CGL 2015
Q80. The term 'Democratic' in the Preamble indicates:
A) Monarchical system
B) Government by the people
C) Rule by nominated persons
D) Rule by judiciary
Exam: CDS 2016
Q81. Which principle from the Preamble ensures dignity of the individual?
A) Liberty
B) Fraternity
C) Equality
D) Justice
Exam: UPSC 2013
Q82. The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution made which change in the Preamble?
A) Added 'Sovereign'
B) Added 'Socialist, Secular, Integrity'
C) Removed 'Republic'
D) Deleted 'Democratic'
Exam: SSC CHSL 2017
Q83. Preamble of India expresses the authority of:
A) Judiciary
B) President
C) Parliament
D) People of India
Exam: UPSC CSE 2010
Q84. Who described the Preamble as the ‘Soul of the Constitution’?
A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) B.R. Ambedkar
D) Ernest Barker
Exam: UPSC CSE 2005
Q85. The Preamble is described as ‘Identity Card of the Constitution’ by:
A) N.A. Palkhivala
B) K.M. Munshi
C) B.R. Ambedkar
D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Exam: CAPF 2015
Q86. Which of the following is not a part of the Preamble?
A) Equality of status
B) Protection of minorities
C) Liberty of belief
D) Integrity of the nation
Exam: SSC CGL 2021
Q87. The Preamble is based on the Objectives Resolution moved by:
A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) B.R. Ambedkar
D) Sardar Patel
Exam: UPSC 2010
Q88. Who called the Preamble ‘the key to open the mind of the makers of the Constitution’?
A) K.M. Munshi
B) B.R. Ambedkar
C) Ernest Barker
D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Exam: SSC CHSL 2019
Q89. The principle of popular sovereignty is reflected in:
A) Directive Principles
B) Preamble
C) Fundamental Rights
D) Schedule 7
Exam: NDA 2015
Q90. The Preamble of India is inspired by the Preamble of:
A) USA
B) Australia
C) Japan
D) Germany
Exam: UPSC CSE 2000
Q91. Which amendment added the term ‘Integrity’ to the Preamble?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 73rd Amendment
D) 86th Amendment
Exam: SSC CGL 2015
Q92. 'Unity and Integrity of the Nation' was added to the Preamble in:
A) 1976
B) 1978
C) 1985
D) 1992
Exam: KAS 2017
Q93. The Preamble describes India as a:
A) Democratic
B) Sovereign
C) Republic
D) All of the above
Exam: SSC CHSL 2020
Q94. The Preamble grants 'Justice' in which fields?
A) Social
B) Economic
C) Political
D) All of the above
Exam: NDA 2016
Q95. In which case did the SC declare that Preamble is part of the Constitution?
A) Shankari Prasad Case
B) Sajjan Singh Case
C) Kesavananda Bharati Case
D) Minerva Mills Case
Exam: UPSC 2011
Q96. Which of the following is NOT true about the Preamble?
A) It is part of the Constitution
B) It is legally enforceable
C) It embodies the basic philosophy
D) It was adopted on 26th November 1949
Exam: SSC CGL 2018
Q97. The source of authority of the Indian Constitution is:
A) President
B) Parliament
C) Judiciary
D) People of India
Exam: UPSC 2012
Q98. The Preamble declares India to be a:
A) Socialist State
B) Unitary State
C) Monarchy
D) None of the above
Exam: SSC CPO 2017
Q99. Which one is not a value declared by the Preamble?
A) Socialism
B) Secularism
C) Capitalism
D) Justice
Exam: SSC CHSL 2021
Q100. The Indian Constitution was adopted and enacted by:
A) Constituent Assembly
B) British Parliament
C) Supreme Court
D) President
Exam: UPSC 2004
Preamble MCQs (Questions 101–125)
Q101. Which Amendment is called the ‘Mini Constitution’ as it amended the Preamble and
many parts of the Constitution?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 52nd Amendment
D) 86th Amendment
Exam: UPSC CSE 2011
Q102. ‘We, the people of India’ in the Preamble signifies:
A) The sovereign authority of Indian citizens
B) Parliament’s supremacy
C) Judicial review
D) Federal supremacy
Exam: SSC CGL 2019
Q103. The Preamble of the Constitution provides for securing Justice to all its citizens in
which spheres?
A) Economic and Political
B) Social, Economic and Political
C) Political only
D) Economic and Religious
Exam: NDA 2015
Q104. The term 'Socialist' in the Preamble implies:
A) Collective farming
B) Nationalization of all means of production
C) Absence of private property
D) Social and economic equality
Exam: UPSC 2010
Q105. The word ‘Secular’ in the Preamble means:
A) Equal respect to all religions
B) One state religion
C) State governed by religious leaders
D) Freedom to convert forcibly
Exam: SSC CGL 2017
Q106. The 42nd Amendment was enacted during the tenure of:
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Lal Bahadur Shastri
C) Indira Gandhi
D) Morarji Desai
Exam: UPSC 2012
Q107. The Indian Preamble was inspired by the Preamble of which country’s Constitution?
A) USA
B) France
C) Canada
D) South Africa
Exam: SSC CHSL 2021
Q108. Which of the following terms was not part of the original Preamble adopted in 1950?
A) Socialist
B) Sovereign
C) Democratic
D) Republic
Exam: UPSC 2003
Q109. Which case confirmed that the Preamble is part of the Constitution?
A) Golaknath Case
B) Berubari Union Case
C) Kesavananda Bharati Case
D) Minerva Mills Case
Exam: UPSC 2011
Q110. The Preamble proclaims India to be a:
A) Monarchical State
B) Secular State
C) Theocratic State
D) Religious State
Exam: SSC CGL 2016
Q111. The term ‘Republic’ implies:
A) Elected Head of State
B) Hereditary Head of State
C) No parliamentary government
D) Rule by nominated members
Exam: NDA 2014
Q112. The Preamble declares India’s status as:
A) Sovereign only
B) Republic only
C) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
D) Monarchy
Exam: SSC CHSL 2019
Q113. Which value is not explicitly mentioned in the Preamble?
A) Liberty
B) Equality
C) Sovereignty
D) Rule of Law
Exam: CDS 2016
Q114. Which provision reflects the basic structure of the Constitution?
A) Preamble
B) Directive Principles
C) Fundamental Duties
D) Schedules
Exam: UPSC 2008
Q115. The word 'Integrity' was introduced into the Preamble by:
A) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
B) 44th Amendment Act, 1978
C) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992
D) 86th Amendment Act, 2002
Exam: SSC CGL 2017
Q116. The Preamble is:
A) Enforceable in court
B) Non-enforceable but fundamental to governance
C) Optional to follow
D) Only a statement of intent
Exam: NDA 2016
Q117. Who called the Preamble a ‘Political Horoscope of India’?
A) K.M. Munshi
B) Nehru
C) Ambedkar
D) Rajendra Prasad
Exam: UPSC CSE 2011
Q118. The ideals in the Preamble were first proposed in:
A) Nehru Report 1928
B) Objectives Resolution 1946
C) Cabinet Mission Plan
D) Mountbatten Plan
Exam: UPSC 2010
Q119. The Preamble begins with:
A) In the name of God
B) We, the people of India
C) Government of India
D) The President
Exam: SSC CGL 2015
Q120. Which of these is NOT a feature of India as per Preamble?
A) Secular
B) Monarchical
C) Socialist
D) Democratic
Exam: SSC CPO 2018
Q121. Which one of the following statements is true regarding the Preamble?
A) It is not a part of the Constitution
B) It can be amended
C) It limits the Parliament’s power
D) It is enforceable in court
Exam: UPSC 2013
Q122. The Preamble declares India as a Republic meaning:
A) Head of state is hereditary
B) Head of state is elected
C) President can dismiss the Parliament
D) Prime Minister is elected directly
Exam: SSC CGL 2018
Q123. The Preamble serves as:
A) A source of law
B) A guide to Constitution’s philosophy
C) A set of punishable rules
D) A list of rights
Exam: NDA 2017
Q124. The Preamble can be amended under:
A) Article 368
B) Article 370
C) Article 352
D) Article 356
Exam: SSC CGL 2019
Q125. The Indian Constitution was adopted on:
A) 26th January 1950
B) 26th November 1949
C) 15th August 1947
D) 26th January 1949
Exam: UPSC 2005
Preamble MCQs (Questions 126–150)
Q126. The term ‘Fraternity’ in the Preamble assures:
A) Equal justice
B) Unity and integrity of the nation
C) Equality of opportunity
D) Economic equality
Exam: SSC CGL 2018
Q127. The Preamble declares India to be:
A) A Monarchy
B) A Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic
C) A Federal State
D) A Unitary State
Exam: NDA 2014
Q128. ‘Justice’ as mentioned in the Preamble is of which types?
A) Legal, Political, Economic
B) Social, Economic, Political
C) Legal, Social, Political
D) Economic, Political, Judicial
Exam: UPSC 2010
Q129. Which of the following ideals is NOT mentioned in the Preamble?
A) Equality
B) Sovereignty
C) Integrity
D) Adult Franchise
Exam: SSC CHSL 2021
Q130. Who said “Preamble is a key to open the mind of the Constitution makers”?
A) B.R. Ambedkar
B) K.M. Munshi
C) Ernest Barker
D) N.A. Palkhivala
Exam: UPSC 2004
Q131. Which Amendment first amended the Preamble?
A) 42nd
B) 44th
C) 73rd
D) None
Exam: UPSC 2011
Q132. The Constitution of India came into force on:
A) 26th January 1950
B) 26th November 1949
C) 15th August 1947
D) 26th January 1949
Exam: SSC CGL 2017
Q133. The term 'Sovereign' means:
A) British Monarch is head
B) President is supreme
C) Independent authority both internally and externally
D) Prime Minister is supreme
Exam: NDA 2013
Q134. The Preamble was drafted by:
A) B.N. Rau
B) B.R. Ambedkar
C) K.M. Munshi
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Exam: KPSC KAS 2017
Q135. The Preamble declares the objective of securing:
A) Economic justice
B) Social and Political justice
C) Social, Economic and Political Justice
D) None
Exam: CDS 2015
Q136. Who presided over the Constituent Assembly when the Preamble was adopted?
A) Rajendra Prasad
B) Nehru
C) Ambedkar
D) K.M. Munshi
Exam: UPSC 2010
Q137. The Preamble reflects:
A) Judicial supremacy
B) Parliamentary supremacy
C) Popular sovereignty
D) None
Exam: SSC CHSL 2019
Q138. The Constitution was adopted on:
A) 26 January 1950
B) 26 November 1949
C) 15 August 1947
D) 9 December 1946
Exam: NDA 2016
Q139. The Preamble was amended only:
A) Once
B) Twice
C) Thrice
D) Never
Exam: SSC CGL 2020
Q140. 'Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship' is granted to:
A) Ministers
B) Judiciary
C) Parliament
D) All citizens
Exam: UPSC CSE 2005
Q141. Preamble was enacted after:
A) The full Constitution was drafted
B) Before drafting the Constitution
C) Along with Directive Principles
D) With Fundamental Rights
Exam: UPSC 2008
Q142. The ideals in the Preamble flow from:
A) British Constitution
B) Objectives Resolution
C) Minto-Morley Reforms
D) August Offer
Exam: SSC CHSL 2017
Q143. 'Republic' implies:
A) Rule by king
B) Head of State elected
C) Military rule
D) No elections
Exam: NDA 2015
Q144. Which case first ruled that Preamble is not a part of the Constitution?
A) Berubari Union Case
B) Kesavananda Bharati Case
C) Golaknath Case
D) Minerva Mills Case
Exam: UPSC 2011
Q145. 'Socialist' was added by:
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 73rd Amendment
D) 86th Amendment
Exam: SSC CGL 2015
Q146. Preamble represents the _______ of the Constitution.
A) Legal Code
B) Spirit
C) Schedule
D) Article
Exam: SSC CHSL 2021
Q147. Integrity was added in:
A) 1976
B) 1978
C) 1985
D) 1992
Exam: NDA 2017
Q148. Who said “The Constitution is a fundamental document”?
A) Ambedkar
B) Nehru
C) Rajendra Prasad
D) K.M. Munshi
Exam: UPSC 2005
Q149. Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship are:
A) Directive Principles
B) Fundamental Duties
C) In Preamble
D) In Schedules
Exam: SSC CGL 2016
Q150. The Preamble has been amended:
A) Only by 42nd Amendment
B) 42nd and 44th Amendments
C) Only by 44th Amendment
D) By 86th Amendment
Exam: UPSC CSE 2012
