Question

Which of the following statements is not true about the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

• A. It contains the basic principles, values and essence of the Constitution
• B. It is a gist of values and principles of the Constitution.
• C. It is based on Nehru's Objectives Resolution
• D. It was added by the 42nd Amendment

Answer 1

The correct option is D It was added by the 42nd Amendment

Preamble is an introductory statement that states the source of authority, date of adoption, guiding principles, etc. Also, it specifies character and values like sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic, justice, liberty, equality, Preamble is based on the Objectives resolution drafted and moved by jawaharlal Nehru in 1946. It was originally present in the Constitution and wasn't added through 42nd CAA.