Question

Q. The Preamble of the Indian constitution does not contain:

• A. The principle of popular sovereignty.
• B. The goals to be achieved by the State.
• C. The nature of the political system to be established.
• D. The principle of supremacy of the constitution.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The principle of supremacy of the constitution.

Explanation:

Supremacy of the constitution is an evolved concept which denotes the limitation of parliament and Judiciary to override the basic features of the constitution.

The following have been provided for in the Preamble:

1. Source of the Power of the Indian Constitution-The People of India is revealed to be the source of the authority of the Indian Constitution. The words, ‘We, the People of India’ reflect the same.
2. Nature of the Indian State-The Preamble of India tags India as a sovereign,socialist, secular, democratic, republic.
3. The objective of the Indian Constitution-Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity are denoted as the objectives of the Preamble of India
4. Adoption Date of the Constitution of India-November 26, 1949, is the date when the Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly.

Note: The term “we the people” denotes popular sovereignty. The concept of popular sovereignty lays down that the government derives its legitimacy from the people. No corporate body, no individual may exercise any authority that does not expressly emanate from it. Even though there is a certain sovereign entity that is empowered to govern, ultimate sovereignty resides in the nation. The power of such a sovereign entity emanates from the public.