UPSC Prelims Marathon 17 June – Preamble of the Constitution, Union and its Territory and Citizenship – 2025

With reference to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1.The term “Secular” in the Preamble mandates that the state shall not enact any law that interacts with religious institutions or practices.
2.The term “Republic” ensures both the election of the head of state and the absence of any hereditary privileges in public offices.
3.The term “Sovereign” implies both internal autonomy and the absence of external control in matters of legislation and governance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the term “Justice” in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1.Social justice implies the removal of both legal inequality and systemic disadvantages faced by marginalized sections of society.
2.Economic justice mandates state control over all means of production to ensure equal distribution of income and wealth.
3.The concept of justice—social, economic and political in the Indian Preamble draws inspiration from the Russian Revolution of 1917.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Preamble is a part of the Constitution of India and can be used as an aid in interpreting ambiguous provisions of the Constitution.
Statement II: In the Berubari Union case (1960), the Supreme Court held that the Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution and enforceable in courts of law.
Which one of the following is correct?

With reference to the powers of the Indian Parliament under Article 3 and related provisions, consider the following statements:
1.Parliament can form a new state by uniting parts of one or more states or union territories.
2.The views of the concerned state legislature are binding on the President while recommending a bill under Article 3.
3.Ceding Indian territory to a foreign country requires a constitutional amendment under Article 368.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following rights and privileges are available only to the citizens of India?
1.Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
2.Protection of language, script and culture of minorities
3.Right to freedom of speech and expression
4.Right to life and personal liberty
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the constitutional provisions on Indian citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution, consider the following statements:
1.The Constitution empowers Parliament to make laws regarding acquisition and termination of citizenship.
2.A person who migrated from Pakistan to India after July 19, 1948 could be registered as a citizen only after residing in India for six months.
3.A person voluntarily acquiring foreign citizenship can still retain Indian citizenship under Article 9.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the acquisition of Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955, consider the following statements:
1.A person of Indian origin abroad can acquire citizenship by registration if not an illegal migrant.
2.The Centre may relax naturalisation norms for those with distinguished service.
3.Citizenship by territory incorporation is automatic for all residents, without government notification.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI), consider the following statements:
1.A foreign spouse of an Indian citizen is eligible for OCI registration only if the marriage has subsisted for at least two continuous years before the application.
2.An OCI cardholder is entitled to vote and hold constitutional offices like the President or the Supreme Court Judge.
3.An OCI cardholder enjoys parity with NRIs in education and financial matters, but cannot purchase agricultural land in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?