Constitution of India: preamble and salient features. - One Line Questions

1. The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on: — 26th November, 1949
2. The Constitution of India came into effect on: — 26th January, 1950
3. Which Amendment Act is often called the 'Mini-Constitution'? — 42nd Amendment Act
4. The words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added to the Preamble by which Amendment Act? — 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
5. The words 'Unity and Integrity of the Nation' were added to the Preamble by which amendment? — 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
6. The Preamble was amended for the first time by the: — 42nd Amendment Act
7. The Constitution of India provides for: — A federal system with unitary bias
8. The Preamble is not enforceable in a court of law. It is considered: — A guiding principle for interpretation of the Constitution
9. The term 'Socialist' in the Preamble implies: — Mixed economy with social welfare goals
10. The Constitution of India is considered 'rigid' in the sense that: — Certain provisions require a special majority for amendment.
11. The ideals of 'Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity' in the Preamble are inspired by the motto of which revolution? — French Revolution
12. The Preamble enshrines the basic philosophy and the guiding principles of the Constitution. It is often referred to as the: — Heart and Soul of the Constitution
13. The Preamble is described as the 'key to the minds of the makers of the Constitution' by: — K.M. Munshi
14. The Preamble is considered the 'soul' of the Constitution by: — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
15. Which of the following is a salient feature of the Indian Constitution? — Independent Judiciary
16. The concept of 'Fraternity' in the Preamble assures: — Dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation
17. The Constitution of India establishes a system of: — Quasi-federal government
18. The Preamble's commitment to 'Liberty' extends to: — Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship
19. The 'Rule of Law' concept in the Indian Constitution is most closely associated with the influence of: — British Constitution
20. The phrase 'unity and integrity of the nation' in the Preamble is sought to be achieved through: — Fundamental Duties
21. Which of the following is NOT a source of the Indian Constitution? — Constitution of Pakistan
22. The term 'Secular' in the Preamble means: — India has no official religion.
23. The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution are borrowed from the Constitution of: — Ireland
24. Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Indian Constitution? — It is the longest written Constitution in the world.
25. The Indian Constitution is described as 'borrowed' primarily because: — It has drawn inspiration from the constitutions of various countries.
26. Which of the following ideals is NOT explicitly mentioned in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution? — Right to Property
27. Which case famously held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution? — Kesavananda Bharati case
28. The Preamble aims to secure to all its citizens: — Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
29. The salient features of the Indian Constitution reflect the influence of: — A synthesis of various traditions and systems
30. In the context of the Preamble, 'Justice' refers to: — Social, economic, and political justice
31. The Preamble states that the Constitution is adopted, enacted, and given to themselves by the: — People of India
32. The Indian Constitution is unique in its blend of: — All of the above
33. Which of the following is a fundamental feature of the Indian Constitution? — Supremacy of the Constitution
34. Which feature of the Indian Constitution is NOT borrowed from the British Constitution? — Single Citizenship
35. Which of the following features is NOT exclusively Indian? — Parliamentary system
36. The Indian Constitution is characterized by which of the following? — A blend of rigidity and flexibility
37. The Preamble emphasizes the goal of achieving: — Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity
38. The original Preamble did not contain the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity'. Which of these was part of the original Preamble? — None of these
39. The Preamble to the Constitution of India declares India as a: — Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
40. The Indian Constitution is described as 'quasi-federal' because it has: — Features of both federal and unitary governments
41. The term 'Sovereign' in the Preamble means that India is: — Internally supreme and externally free
42. The term 'Republic' in the Preamble signifies: — The head of the state is elected by the people directly or indirectly.
43. The Preamble declares India as a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic. The order of these terms is significant and reflects: — The priority of ideals
44. The Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) held that: — The Preamble is a part of the Constitution and can be amended.
45. The Preamble aims to ensure the dignity of: — The Individual
46. The Preamble states that the Constitution derives its authority from: — The People of India
47. The concept of 'We the People of India' in the Preamble signifies: — The Constitution derives its authority from the people of India.
48. The feature of 'single citizenship' in India is borrowed from which constitution? — United Kingdom
49. The idea of a 'written Constitution' in India was largely influenced by the Constitution of: — United States of America
50. The concept of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution is inspired by the Bill of Rights of which country? — United States of America
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