Question

What is Preamble? Explain any five major ideals enshrined in Preamble of the Indian Constitution.

Answer 1

The Preamble is the introduction to the Constitution. It contains the philosophy on which the entire Constitution has been built. It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government, to find out whether it is good or bad. It is the soul of the Indian Constitution.
The major ideals enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution are as follows:-
(i) We the people of India The Constitution has been drawn up and enacted by the people through their representatives and not handed to them by a king or any outside power.
(ii) Sovereign: People have supreme right to make decisions on internal as well as external matters.
(iil) Socialist :Wealth is generated socially and should be shared equally by the society.
(iv) Secular: Citizens have complete freedom to follow any religion.
(v) Democratic: A form of government where people enjoy equal rights, elect their rulers and hold them accountable.