MCQ/Quiz Practice Set on: Preamble of Indian Constitution
[Q:1] Which is the true implication of the idea of Secularism?
[A] State where all religions are equally supported.
[B] The state is not guided by any religious thought in policy formulation and governance.
[C] Where the state nurtures the religion followed by the majority community.
[D] None of the above.
[Q:2] Reading the preamble of the Constitution of India, one can get a clear idea about which of the following?
[A] The nature of the Indian political system
[B] India’s ideals and goals as a state
[C] The year the Constitution of India was adopted
[D] India’s foreign policy
[Q:3] India is a republican state because –
[A] Ministers hold office in favor of the President.
[B] Ministers are accountable to Parliament.
[C] The post of President of India is an elected post.
[D] The Indian people are politically sovereign.
[Q:4] The preamble of the Constitution of India was amended by –
[A] 24th amendment
[B] 44th amendment
[C] 42nd amendment
[D] 61st amendment
[Q:5] The five features of the Indian state system: Which of the features sovereign socialist secular, democratic, republican was incorporated through the 42nd Amendment of 1975?
[A] Sovereign, socialist
[B] Socialist, secular
[C] Secular, democratic
[D] Democratic Republic
[Q:6] In which year was the term socialist ” added to the preamble of the Indian Constitution?
[A] 1952
[B] 1976
[C] 1950
[D] 1978
[Q:7] According to the preamble of the Indian Constitution, India is a –
[A] Sovereign Democratic Republic
[B] Socialist Democratic Republic
[C] Sovereign socialist secular democratic republic
[D] United States Democratic Republic
[Q:8] India is a secular state. It means –
[A] Godless state
[B] Compassionate in all religions
[C] Anti-religious
[D] Neutral to all religions
[Q:9] In which case does the Supreme Court rule that the preamble is not part of the Constitution?
[A] Berubari case
[B] Golaknath case
[C] Keshbananda Bharati case
[D] Minerva Mills case
[Q:10] The concept of freedom, equality and brotherhood mentioned in the preamble of the Indian Constitution has been adopted on the inspiration of which of the following historical events?
[A] The French Revolution
[B] The Russian Revolution
[C] The glorious revolution of England
[D] American freedom struggle
[Q:11] Who was the Prime Minister of India when the preamble of the Indian Constitution was amended?
[A] Mrs. Indira Gandhi
[B] Chowdhury Charan Singh
[C] Murajji Desai
[D] Gulzarilal Nanda
[Q:12] What is the correct meaning of the word sovereign?
[A] Free from foreign control
[B] Free from internal control
[C] Free from boundary disputes
[D] Out of the control of any international organization.
[Q:13] The terms ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ were included in the preamble of the Indian Constitution.
[A] by the 24th Amendment
[B] by the 42nd Amendment
[C] by the 43rd Amendment
[D] by the 44th Amendment.
[Q:14] What kind of justice is mentioned in the preamble of the Indian Constitution?
[A] Social
[B] Economic
[C] Political
[D] All of the above
[Q:15] In which case the Supreme Court has reversed its earlier judgment to the effect that the preamble is a part of the Constitution of India?
[A] Berubari case
[B] Golaknath case
[C] Keshbananda Bharati case
[D] Minerva Mills case
[Q:16] The characteristics of a socialist state are –
[A] There shall be no private enterprise or private ownership in the economic sphere of the State
[B] The economic sphere of the State shall be fully controlled by the State.
[C] The sources of production shall be state-owned and the State shall manage and regulate the distribution of manufactured goods.
[D] All of the above.
[Q:17] Which country in the world was the first to include ‘preamble’ at the beginning of its constitution?
[A] United States
[B] Great Britain
[C] Ireland
[D] Sweden
[Q:18] The preamble of the Indian Constitution calls India a secular state. The significance of this is –
[A] Prohibition of religious worship
[B] The state sponsors different religions
[C] The State assumes that religion is a matter for the citizen and that there is no discrimination on the basis of religion
[D] None of the above is correct.
[Q:19] The main features of a democratic state are –
[A] The administrative head of state shall be directly elected by all the state’s adult citizens.
[B] The administrative head of state shall be directly or indirectly elected by all state’s adult citizens.
[C] The administrative head of state shall be elected directly or indirectly by all adult citizens of the state and for a fixed term.
[D] A government directly or indirectly elected by all adult citizens of the State, irrespective of race, religion, caste, gender, shall govern the State.
[Q:20] Which of the following information is correct?
[A] Multiple countries in the world are democratic but not republican
[B] Multiple countries in the world are republican but not democratic
[C] Multiple countries in the world are republics as well as democracies
[D] All the above.
[Q:21] When the Constitution of India came into force, what kind of state was India referred to as a proponent of the Constitution?
[A] Sovereign Democratic Republic
[B] Socialist Democratic Republic
[C] Sovereign socialist secular democratic republic
[D] United States Democratic Republic.
[Q:22] Who is known as the spirit of the Indian Constitution?
[A] Guidelines for governing the state
[B] The preamble of the Indian Constitution
[C] Fundamental rights
[D] None of the above.
[Q:23] Which of the following is not explicitly mentioned in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
[A] Justice
[B] Equality
[C] Federalism
[D] Liberty
[Q:24] The phrase “We, the people of India…” in the Preamble signifies:
[A] The supremacy of the Parliament
[B] Popular sovereignty
[C] Judicial supremacy
[D] Presidential control
[Q:25] Which of the following values mentioned in the Preamble promotes a sense of brotherhood among citizens?
[A] Liberty
[B] Equality
[C] Fraternity
[D] Sovereignty
[Q:26] What kind of justice is not mentioned in the Preamble?
[A] Social justice
[B] Political justice
[C] Economic justice
[D] Legal justice
[Q:27] The term “Republic” in the Indian context means:
[A] Head of the State is hereditary
[B] Head of the State is elected
[C] The Parliament is supreme
[D] The Judiciary is independent
[Q:28] Why was the word “Integrity” added to the Preamble?
[A] To emphasize economic growth
[B] To stress religious unity
[C] To strengthen national unity and territorial integrity
[D] To promote international peace
[Q:29] Which principle in the Preamble reflects equality before law and equal protection of laws?
[A] Sovereign
[B] Secular
[C] Democratic
[D] Equality
[Q:30] How many times has the Preamble of the Indian Constitution been amended?
[A] Never
[B] Once
[C] Twice
[D] Thrice
[Q:31] Which part of the Constitution reflects the aims and philosophy of the entire document?
[A] Fundamental Rights
[B] Preamble
[C] Directive Principles of State Policy
[D] Schedules
[Q:32] Why is India called a “Democratic Republic” in the Preamble?
[A] To show that India has a monarchy
[B] Because citizens have limited rights
[C] Because the government is elected by the people
[D] Because India is ruled by the military
[Q:33] Which of these is a unique feature of the Indian Preamble compared to some other countries?
[A] It can be amended
[B] It is longer than the Constitution
[C] It is enforceable in court
[D] It contains economic policies
[Q:34] The idea of justice in the Preamble is best reflected in which part of the Constitution?
[A] Part I
[B] Part III
[C] Part IV
[D] Part V
[Q:35] The word “Justice” in the Preamble aims to eliminate:
[A] Corruption
[B] Economic disparity
[C] Social inequality, economic and political injustice
[D] Judicial overreach
[Q:36] Which of the following statements is true about the Indian Preamble?
[A] It is legally enforceable in courts
[B] It is the source of all power under the Constitution
[C] It limits fundamental rights
[D] It defines federal structure