Q1. Which of the following statements best defines the significance of the phrase ‘We, the People of India’ in the Preamble?
- The Constitution was drafted by British legal experts
- Sovereignty lies with the Parliament
- The Constitution was enforced by the President
- The Constitution derives its authority from the people
Correct Option: 4. The Constitution derives its authority from the people
Explanation: The phrase “We, the People of India” signifies that ultimate sovereignty rests with the people, and the Constitution is enacted by their will, not by any external authority.
Q2. Which Article of the Constitution reinforces the idea of territorial integrity implied by the term ‘Union of States’ in Article 1?
- Article 3
- Article 131
- Article 365
- Article 1(1)
Correct Option: 1. Article 3
Explanation: Article 3 empowers Parliament to create, alter, or rename states, but no state has the right to secede, reinforcing the indestructible nature of the Indian Union.
Q3. The dignity of the individual as mentioned in the Preamble is protected under which combination of provisions?
- Fundamental Rights + Directive Principles + Fundamental Duties
- Fundamental Duties + Emergency Provisions
- Directive Principles + Union List
- Citizenship Provisions + Part IX of the Constitution
Correct Option: 1. Fundamental Rights + Directive Principles + Fundamental Duties
Explanation: The dignity of the individual is upheld by Fundamental Rights (e.g., Right to Equality, Right to Life), Directive Principles (e.g., social justice), and Fundamental Duties (e.g., respect for women’s dignity).
Q4. Which one of the following words was NOT inserted by the 42nd Amendment into the Preamble?
- Socialist
- Integrity
- Secular
- Sovereign
Correct Option: 4. Sovereign
Explanation: Sovereign was already part of the original Preamble (1950). The 42nd Amendment (1976) inserted Socialist, Secular, and Integrity.
Q5. The phrase “Unity and integrity of the nation” added to the Preamble aims to curb which of the following?
- Judicial activism
- Centralization of power
- Threats like secessionism, regionalism, and communalism
- Bureaucratic inefficiency
Correct Option: 3. Threats like secessionism, regionalism, and communalism
Explanation: The term emphasizes the need to maintain the territorial and emotional unity of India, aiming to overcome challenges such as communalism, casteism, secessionist tendencies, etc.