Q. Which of the following statements correctly reflects the components of the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
1.The Preamble declares India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic.
2.The Preamble indicates that the source of the Constitution is the Constituent Assembly of India.
3.The objectives stated in the Preamble include securing justice, liberty, equality, and promoting fraternity.
4.The Preamble contains the date of its adoption as 26th January, 1950.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Preamble declares India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic.
- The Preamble clearly states that “We, the People of India…” are the source of authority of the Constitution — not the Constituent Assembly.
- It aims to secure justice, liberty, and equality, and to promote fraternity ensuring the unity and integrity of the nation.
- The Preamble mentions the date of adoption as “twenty-sixth day of November, 1949”, not 26th January, 1950 (which is the date the Constitution came into force, but not mentioned in the Preamble).
