Prelims Morning Test 08 July 2026

Q1. With reference to the Fundamental Duties under the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:

1.Fundamental Duties are enforceable by courts.

2.Parliament is empowered to make laws for the implementation of Fundamental Duties.

3.Fundamental Duties apply equally to citizens and non-citizens.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2. Which of the following Fundamental Duties were inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002?

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble:

1.The Preamble is a part of the Constitution.

2.The Preamble can be amended under Article 368.

3.The Preamble is a source of substantive legislative power.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q4. Which one of the following words was not inserted into the Preamble by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976?

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1.The ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity in the Preamble were inspired by the French Revolution.

2. The objective of fraternity includes both the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation.

3.The expression “We, the People of India” signifies that the Constitution derives its authority from the people.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q6. With reference to the Fundamental Duties, consider the following duties:

1. To protect and improve the natural environment.

2.To safeguard public property.

3.To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.

4.To develop the scientific temper.

Which of the above are based primarily on recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee?

Q7. Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Duties:

1.Every Fundamental Duty has a corresponding Fundamental Right.

2.Some Fundamental Duties correspond to Directive Principles of State Policy.

3.Fundamental Duties can be used by courts in determining the constitutional validity of a law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q8. Which of the following provisions correctly reflect the constitutional philosophy embodied in the Preamble?

1.Justice—social, economic and political.

2. Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship.

3.Equality of status and opportunity.

4.Promotion of international peace and security.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

Q9. With reference to the Preamble, consider the following statements:

1. It can be invoked to interpret ambiguous constitutional provisions.

2. It is enforceable in a court of law.

3. It embodies the basic structure of the Constitution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

Q10. Consider the following statements:

1.The Constitution originally contained ten Fundamental Duties.

2. Fundamental Duties were inspired by the Constitution of the former USSR.

3. All Fundamental Duties are moral obligations without any legal implications.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?