Q1. Which part of the Indian Constitution declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic?
- Fundamental Rights
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Preamble
- Citizenship Provisions
Correct Option: 3. Preamble
Explanation: The Preamble is the introductory statement of the Constitution and it declares India as a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.
Q2. Which Constitutional Amendment added the words ‘Socialist’, ‘Secular’, and ‘Integrity’ to the Preamble?
- 40th Amendment
- 42nd Amendment
- 44th Amendment
- 46th Amendment
Correct Option: 2. 42nd Amendment
Explanation: The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 added three words: Socialist, Secular, and Integrity to the Preamble during the Emergency period.
Q3. From where does the Preamble say the Constitution derives its authority?
- Parliament of India
- British Parliament
- President of India
- People of India
Correct Option: 4. People of India
Explanation: The Preamble begins with “We, the People of India…”, signifying that the Constitution derives its authority from the people of India.
Q4. Which of the following terms in the Preamble implies that India has an elected head of state?
- Sovereign
- Republic
- Democratic
- Secular
Correct Option: 2. Republic
Explanation: ‘Republic’ means the head of the state (President) is elected and not hereditary, unlike in monarchies.
Q5. What does the term ‘Democratic’ in the Preamble refer to?
- Rule by hereditary rulers
- Rule by a military regime
- Rule by the people, directly or through representatives
- Rule by corporate houses
Correct Option: 3. Rule by the people, directly or through representatives
Explanation: Democracy implies that people hold the ultimate power, either directly or indirectly through their elected representatives.