Question

Q. With reference to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. All of the Above

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

The term preamble refers to the preface of the Constitution. It contains the essence of the constitution. Preamble reveals the Source of the authority of the constitution., Nature of Indian State, Objectives of the Constitution and date of adoption of the constitution.

Statement 1 is correct: The Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case states that the Preamble can be amended, subject to the condition that no amendment is done to the ‘basic features of the Constitution.

Statement 2 is correct: Supreme court in Kesavananda Bharati case held that:

• The Preamble is a part of the Constitution.
• The Preamble is not a source of power nor a source of limitations.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The preamble has been amended once so far, in 1976, by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act which added the new words--Socialist, Secular and Integrity