Preamble | Indian Constitution
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Key Takeaway
WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a sovereign socialist secular democratic republic and to secure to all its citizens,JUSTICEsocial, economic, and political...
Preamble | Indian Constitution(12)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Berubari Union Case (1960) | During the Partition time,Sir Cyril Radcliffewho was the joint chairman of the boundary commission assigned the Thana (police station) 'Berubari' in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal to India without writing it down |
| Kesavananda Bharati Case Vs State of Kerala (1973) | In this case, the Supreme Court bench of 13 judges was assembled to hear a writ petition for the first time and overturned its earlier decision ofBerubari Union Case |
| Union Government Vs LIC of India (1995) | Similarly to that of the Kesavananda Bharati case, that the Supreme Court stood by its decision, that thePreamble is the introductory part of the Indian Constitution but is not directly enforceable in a court of justice in India |
| Three new words'Socialist,' 'Secular,' and 'Integrity'was added to the preamble of the Indian Constitution during the Emergency, by the 42nd amendment act of 1976.'Socialist' & 'Secular' were added between 'Sovereign' & 'Democratic' thus becoming 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic.''Unity of the Nation' was changed to 'Unity and Integrity of the Nation.'🔎Did You Know where else we can find the word 'Secular' in the Indian Constitution? It's inArticle 25, the fundamental right that guarantees 'Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion.'Also Refer:Previous Year PSC Questions on Preamble of the Indian Constitution📝SideNotes:Father of the Constitution | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar |
| Father of the Preamble of the Constitution | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| The heart and soul of the Constitution | Article 32(Dr. B. R. Ambedkar) |
| The Thana system for each district was created by | Lord Cornwallis.(Lab Assistant, 2015)Apart from India & USA, which country's Preamble starts with the opening words, 'We, the people...'? –Ireland |
| The Objectives Resolution by Jawaharlal Nehru was put forward for discussion before the Constituent Assembly on | December 13, 1946 |
| The English political scientist who described the Preamble as the 'Keynote to the Constitution' | Sir Ernest Barker |
| Article 368of the Constitution | The Parliament can amend the constitution |
| The42nd Amendment Act of 1976is also known as the | Mini Constitution |
| The words 'Unity and Integrity of Nation' in the preamble was substituted for the word 'Unity of Nation' by | 42ndAmendment.(Dairy Extension Officer, 2017)The words "SOCIALIST SECULAR" were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by which Constitutional Amendment?42nd.(Special Branch Assistant, Police 2013)Which amendment of the constitution added the words ‘Socialist and Secular in the Preamble’?42ndAmendment.(Clerk/Cashier, District Co-operative bank, 2015)Thanks for reading!!! |
Berubari Union Case (1960)
During the Partition time,Sir Cyril Radcliffewho was the joint chairman of the boundary commission assigned the Thana (police station) 'Berubari' in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal to India without writing it down
Kesavananda Bharati Case Vs State of Kerala (1973)
In this case, the Supreme Court bench of 13 judges was assembled to hear a writ petition for the first time and overturned its earlier decision ofBerubari Union Case
Union Government Vs LIC of India (1995)
Similarly to that of the Kesavananda Bharati case, that the Supreme Court stood by its decision, that thePreamble is the introductory part of the Indian Constitution but is not directly enforceable in a court of justice in India
Three new words'Socialist,' 'Secular,' and 'Integrity'was added to the preamble of the Indian Constitution during the Emergency, by the 42nd amendment act of 1976.'Socialist' & 'Secular' were added between 'Sovereign' & 'Democratic' thus becoming 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic.''Unity of the Nation' was changed to 'Unity and Integrity of the Nation.'🔎Did You Know where else we can find the word 'Secular' in the Indian Constitution? It's inArticle 25, the fundamental right that guarantees 'Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion.'Also Refer:Previous Year PSC Questions on Preamble of the Indian Constitution📝SideNotes:Father of the Constitution
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Father of the Preamble of the Constitution
Jawaharlal Nehru
The heart and soul of the Constitution
Article 32(Dr. B. R. Ambedkar)
The Thana system for each district was created by
Lord Cornwallis.(Lab Assistant, 2015)Apart from India & USA, which country's Preamble starts with the opening words, 'We, the people...'? –Ireland
The Objectives Resolution by Jawaharlal Nehru was put forward for discussion before the Constituent Assembly on
December 13, 1946
The English political scientist who described the Preamble as the 'Keynote to the Constitution'
Sir Ernest Barker
Article 368of the Constitution
The Parliament can amend the constitution
The42nd Amendment Act of 1976is also known as the
Mini Constitution
The words 'Unity and Integrity of Nation' in the preamble was substituted for the word 'Unity of Nation' by
42ndAmendment.(Dairy Extension Officer, 2017)The words "SOCIALIST SECULAR" were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by which Constitutional Amendment?42nd.(Special Branch Assistant, Police 2013)Which amendment of the constitution added the words ‘Socialist and Secular in the Preamble’?42ndAmendment.(Clerk/Cashier, District Co-operative bank, 2015)Thanks for reading!!!