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प्रश्न
What is the significance of the Preamble to the Constitution?
What is importance of the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
Discuss the importance of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
With reference to the Constitution of India discuss the importance of Preamble.
State any two reasons for the importance of the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
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उत्तर
Significance of the Preamble to the Constitution:
- The Preamble expresses the basic philosophy and vision of the Indian Constitution. It serves as an introduction that reflects the purpose and guiding values behind the Constitution.
- It defines India as a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, and Republic nation. These words describe the nature of the Indian state and its commitment to freedom and equality.
- It mentions the key objectives: Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. These principles aim to ensure fairness, freedom, equal opportunity, and brotherhood among citizens.
- The Preamble reflects the aspirations of the people and the ideals of the Constitution-makers. It shows what kind of society they hoped to build through the Constitution.
- It helps in interpreting the true meaning of constitutional provisions. Courts often refer to the Preamble to understand the spirit of the law.
- Though the Preamble is not legally enforceable, it has great moral and guiding value. It influences the functioning of the government and legal system.
- It promotes a sense of unity, integrity, and belonging among all Indians. The Preamble reminds citizens of their shared values and national goals.
Notes
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Match the contents of Column A with those of Column B
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Pt Jawaharlal Nehru | (a) Chairman of the Drafting Committee. |
| 2. B. R. Ambedkar | (b) First Prime Minister of India |
| 3. Frank Anthony | (c) Representative of the Parsees. |
| 4. Dr. H. P. Modi | (d) Representative of the Anglo-Indian community. |
| 5. A state where the head of the state is an elected person. | (e) Sovereign |
| 6. A state where the government is run by the elected members of the people. | (f) Socialist |
| 7. A state which is independent of external interference. | (g) Secular |
| 8. A state where there is no discrimination against any religion. | (h) Democratic |
| 9. A state which lays emphasis on economic and social equality. | (i) Republic |
Match the following:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. 1946 | (a) India became independent. |
| 2. 1947 | (b) The Constitution of India was passed. |
| 3. 1949 | (c) The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held. |
| 4. 1950 | (d) The Constitution of India was amended. |
| 5. 1976 | (e) India became a sovereign, democratic, Republic. |
Name three prominent members of the Constituent Assembly.
Who was the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly?
Mention any two of the main objects (or ideals) of the Indian Republic as set forth in the Preamble to the Constitution.
In what sense is India a Republic?
What is known as the Preamble? What is the importance of the opening words of the Preamble?
Which body framed the Constitution of India?
What do the words “We, the People of India” in the Preamble signify?
With reference to the making of the Indian Constitution explain the following:
When and how were the members of the Constituent Assembly elected?
