Preamble to the Indian Constitution UPSC Questions

Preamble to the Indian Constitution MCQ Questions

1.
What is referred to as the 'identity card of the Constitution'?
A.
Directive Principles of State Policy
B.
Fundamental Rights
C.
Preamble
D.
Union List
ANSWER :
C. Preamble
2.
Which Constitutional Amendment added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble?
A.
44th Amendment
B.
42nd Amendment
C.
52nd Amendment
D.
40th Amendment
ANSWER :
B. 42nd Amendment
3.
From where does the Indian Constitution derive its authority, according to the Preamble?
A.
President of India
B.
Supreme Court
C.
The People of India
D.
Parliament
ANSWER :
C. The People of India
4.
Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution?
1. National Development Council
2. Planning Commission
3. Zonal Councils
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
ANSWER :
D. 1, 2 and 3
5.
Which revolution inspired the ideals of Justice in the Indian Constitution?
A.
American Revolution
B.
French Revolution
C.
Russian Revolution
D.
Industrial Revolution
ANSWER :
C. Russian Revolution
6.
The Government enacted, the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?

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A.
To provide self-governance
B.
To recognize traditional rights
C.
To create autonomous regions
D.
To free tribal people from exploitation
ANSWER :
C. To create autonomous regions