Question

What does the Preamble to the Constitution contain?

Answer 1

Instructions: Answer in about 80 words.

Solution:
The term ‘preamble’ refers to the introduction or preface to the Constitution. It consists of the ideals, objectives and basic principles of the Constitution. It has great value and has been described as the ‘key to the Constitution’.
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is based on the ‘Objective Resolution’, drafted by Jawaharlal Nehru, which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947.
It has been amended once by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, which added three new words - socialist, secular and integrity.