Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Preamble to the Constitution of India is not part of the constitution but has legal effect independently of other parts.
2.The Preamble specifies justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as the objectives of the Constitution.
Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Preamble is an integral of the Indian Constitution, as affirmed by the Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973).
  • While it is not legally enforceable, it serves as a guiding principle for interpreting constitutional provisions.
  • The Preamble of the Indian Constitution outlines the fundamental objectives that guide the nation, emphasizing justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.

Source: DD Basu


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