Prelims Test Evening Batch 14 Sept 2026

Q1. With reference to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. The Preamble derives its authority from the people of India.

2.It declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.

3.The words “Socialist” and “Secular” were part of the original Preamble.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2. Which one of the following was not included in the Preamble through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976?

Q3. Consider the following pairs:

Objective in the Preamble                                    Constitutional ideal

Justice                                                                         Social, economic and political

Liberty                                                                        Thought, expression, belief, faith and worship

Equality                                                                        Status and opportunity

Fraternity                                                                      Dignity of the individual and unity and integrity of the Nation

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Q4. With reference to the Preamble, consider the following statements:

1. The Preamble is a source of power to the legislature.

2.The Preamble can be used to interpret ambiguous provisions of the Constitution.

3.The Preamble can be amended under Article 368.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5. The Supreme Court held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution but is not a source of substantive power in which of the following cases?

Q6. Consider the following statements regarding the word “Republic” in the Preamble:

1. It implies that the head of the State is elected.

2. It rules out a hereditary monarch as the head of the State.

3.It necessarily means that every constitutional office in India must be directly elected by the people.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q7. Which of the following expressions in the Preamble reflects the principle of political equality?

Q8. Consider the following statements about the Preamble:

1. It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly before the Constitution was adopted.

2. It begins with the words “We, the People of India”.

3. It specifies the date on which the Constitution was adopted.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q9. Which one of the following best explains the significance of “Sovereign” in the Preamble?

Q10. With reference to the Preamble and the Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. The Preamble is enforceable in a court of law by itself.

2.The Preamble can help determine the constitutional philosophy underlying a provision.

3.The Preamble has been amended only once so far.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?