Prelims Test Evening Batch 15 Sept 2026

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

1. The Preamble declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.

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

3. The Preamble reflects the basic philosophy and objectives of the Constitution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2. Consider the following objectives mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution:

1. Justice—social, economic and political

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

3. Equality of status and opportunity

4. Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and unity and integrity of the nation

Which of the above are explicitly mentioned in the Preamble?

Q3. With reference to the Preamble, which one of the following statements is correct?

Q4. The Preamble to the Constitution derives its authority from:

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the amendment of the Preamble:

1. The Preamble can be amended under Article 368.

2. An amendment to the Preamble cannot violate the basic structure of the Constitution.

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

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q6. Which of the following words were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976?

1. Socialist

2. Secular

3.Integrity

4. Democratic

Select the correct answer using the code below:

Q7. With reference to the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Preamble, consider the following pairs:

Case                                                                Principle

1. Berubari Union Case                                    Preamble is not a part of the Constitution

2. Kesavananda Bharati Case                           Preamble is a part of the Constitution

3. Minerva Mills Case                                       Limited amending power is part of the basic structure

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q8. Which one of the following best describes the significance of the expression “We, the People of India” in the Preamble?

Q9. Consider the following statements:

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

2. The Preamble is a source of prohibition upon the powers of the legislature.

3.The Preamble can be amended, subject to the basic structure doctrine.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q10. Which of the following correctly represents the meaning of “Republic” as used in the Preamble?