Preamble NDA Questions

Preamble MCQ Questions

1.
The Preamble to the Constitution of India is essentially:
A.
A legally enforceable law of the land
B.
An introductory statement that outlines the guiding philosophy, objectives and ideals of the Constitution
C.
A separate act passed by Parliament
D.
A schedule attached to the Constitution
ANSWER :
B. An introductory statement that outlines the guiding philosophy, objectives and ideals of the Constitution
2.
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is based mainly on the ideals contained in the:
A.
Cabinet Mission Plan
B.
Objectives Resolution moved by Jawaharlal Nehru in the Constituent Assembly
C.
Simon Commission Report
D.
Government of India Act, 1935
ANSWER :
B. Objectives Resolution moved by Jawaharlal Nehru in the Constituent Assembly
3.
The Objectives Resolution, on which the Preamble is based, was moved in the Constituent Assembly by Jawaharlal Nehru on:
A.
15 August 1947
B.
26 November 1949
C.
13 December 1946
D.
26 January 1950
ANSWER :
C. 13 December 1946
4.
The eminent jurist N. A. Palkhivala famously described the Preamble to the Constitution as the:
A.
Conscience of the Constitution
B.
Soul of the Constitution
C.
Backbone of the Constitution
D.
Identity card of the Constitution
ANSWER :
D. Identity card of the Constitution
5.
Which of the following Constituent Assembly members described the Preamble as the 'political horoscope' of the Constitution?
A.
Dr B. R. Ambedkar
B.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C.
K. M. Munshi
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
ANSWER :
C. K. M. Munshi
6.
The Preamble draws its underlying philosophy of liberty, equality and fraternity, in significant part, from the ideals of the:
A.
American War of Independence alone
B.
Russian Revolution
C.
Industrial Revolution
D.
French Revolution
ANSWER :
D. French Revolution