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प्रश्न
With reference to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, answer the following question:
Explain the significance of the Preamble.
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उत्तर
The significance of the Preamble are as below:
- The Preamble represents the essence, the philosophy, the ideals of the entire Constitution of India. The other parts and provisions of the Constitution are only an elaboration and an attempt to give concrete shape to the words of the Preamble. Over the years so many amendments have been made to the Constitution but its basic features could not be altered.
- Disputes, ambiguities are to be resolved in a writing Constitution. In order to interpret the articles, it is necessary to refer often to the Preamble which should form the basis for interpretation,
- The Preamble contains the five basic features of the Constitution. That is, India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic. Besides, it reminds people of the Four Ideals of the State. That is, India should secure to all its citizen's Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank:
_________ was the chairman of the Constituent Assembly.
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. |
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentences:
Who gives the government of India the authority to govern the country?
Mention what the Preamble states about ‘Fraternity’.
Is the Preamble a part of the Constitution?
With reference to the commencement of the Constitution explains the following:
The clause relating to citizenship was put into effect immediately after the signing of the Constitution.
With reference to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, answer the following:
Give the significance of ‘We the people’ in the Preamble.
With reference to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, answer the following:
How have the objectives of the Indian Constitution been emphasised in the Preamble?
The Preamble states ‘Justice’ and ‘Liberty’ as the basic objects for which the Indian Republic exists. In this context explain the social, economic, and political dimensions of Justice.
