Q. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Preamble of the Indian Constitution can be amended under Article 368.
Statement II: The Supreme Court has held that no part of the Preamble can be altered, even through a constitutional amendment.
Which one of the following is correct?

[A] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

[B] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

[C] Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect

[D] Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati (1973) held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution and can be amended under Article 368, subject to the condition that the basic structure is not violated.

The Court did not prohibit all amendments to the Preamble—only those that would damage or destroy the basic features of the Constitution are impermissible.

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