Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble of the constitution:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is 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.