The question asks for the part of the Constitution that is often referred to as its "identity card." This requires knowledge of the common epithets or descriptions associated with different parts of the Indian Constitution.
C) Preamble — The Preamble is considered the "identity card of the Constitution" because it introduces the Constitution, states its objectives, and reflects the philosophy and ideals upon which the Constitution is based. It provides a concise summary of the entire document.
The question asks to identify the Constitutional Amendment responsible for adding the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. This is a factual question related to significant amendments in Indian constitutional history.
Correct Option: B) The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. This was a significant amendment during the Emergency period.
The question asks where the objective of 'Economic Justice' is enshrined in the Indian Constitution. To answer this, we need to recall the key provisions and parts of the Constitution that deal with social and economic objectives.
Correct Option: B) the preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy
The question asks about the source of authority of the Indian Constitution as stated in its Preamble. To answer this, one must recall the opening words of the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
Correct Option: C) The Preamble of the Indian Constitution explicitly states, "WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA... give to ourselves this Constitution." This clearly indicates that the Constitution derives its authority from the people of India, establishing the principle of popular sovereignty.
The question asks to identify which of the listed bodies are not mentioned in the Constitution of India. This requires knowledge of whether these bodies are constitutional (created by the Constitution) or extra-constitutional (created by an act of Parliament or executive resolution).
Since all three bodies (National Development Council, Planning Commission, and Zonal Councils) are extra-constitutional or statutory (created by an Act of Parliament) and do not find direct mention in the Constitution of India, the correct option includes all of them.
Correct Option: D) 1, 2 and 3
The question asks about the historical revolution that influenced the concept of Justice in the Indian Constitution. We need to identify which major global revolution primarily championed the ideals of social, economic, and political justice that resonated with the framers of the Indian Constitution.
Correct Option: C) Russian Revolution. The ideals of social, economic, and political justice enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution were significantly inspired by the Russian Revolution.