Question

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble of the constitution:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 only
• C.
  Both 1 and 2
• D.
  Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

2 only

Explanation: The preamble is the source of authority of the Constitution. The Preamble states that the Constitution derives its authority from the people of India.

• Statement 1 is incorrect: The Preamble is a part of the Constitution.
• Statement 2 is correct: In the Bommai case the majority of nine Judges laid down that the Preamble indicates the basic Structure of the Indian Constitution.