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Question
With reference to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, answer the following question:
Explain the significance of the Preamble.
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Solution
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.
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