Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

Popular Sovereignty is the principle, according to which the government is created by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are source of all political powers.

Population control and family planning is listed in concurrent list in Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Other items include Marriage, Divorce, Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Forests, Education, Trade Union etc.

Preamble describes the nature of Indian state, It gives a clear picture about the type of India which is to be constituted i.e . a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic.

Preamble is called the 'Soul of constitution' because whenever there arises any doubt in interpretation of constitution, matter is decided in light of preamble.

Preamble of constitution of India mentions India as a Secular State. This word 'Secular' was added in preamble in 1976 after 42nd amendment act.

Preamble of India consists of attributes of Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. Fraternity under constitution assures dignity of individual and integrity of Nation. According to this, we should behave as if we belong to the same family and no one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior.

Preamble of India pledges to constitute India into a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic. Sovereign here means undisputed legal authority whereas Socialist signifies achievement of socialist pattern of society through democratic means. The word 'Secular' defines that state has no religion of its own and word 'Democratic' means only rulers elected by people have authority to run government. Republic signifies that head of country is elected.

Preamble tells us the source of constitution. It says "We, the people of India do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this constitution."

Preamble was amended only once in 42nd amendment act of 1976, Words 'Socialist', 'Secular' and 'Integrity' were added into preamble by this amendment act after report of Sardar Swarn Singh Committee.

Preamble was amended only once in 42nd amendment act of 1976, Words 'Socialist', 'Secular' and 'Integrity' were added into preamble by this amendment act after report of Sardar Swarn Singh Committee.