Question:
Which of the following statements about the Preamble is NOT correct?
AThe Preamble to the Indian Constitution is based on the ‘Objectives Resolution' drafted by BR Ambedkar
BIt has been amended only once
CThe Preamble states that the Constitution derives its authority from the people of India
DIt stipulates November 26, 1949 as the date of adoption of the Constitution
Answer:
A. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is based on the ‘Objectives Resolution' drafted by BR Ambedkar
Explanation:
- Constituent Assembly’s resolve to see India as independent, sovereign and republic
- To draw a Constitution for India
- To make all territories of pre-independent India into united states of post-independent India
- To realize residual powers, autonomy on such states as the Constitution of India reflects
- To realize a union with a power which will be different from those given to such states
- The people of India to play the source of power and authority of the sovereignty, and independence
- To provide justice, social, economic and political equality of status of opportunity and, freedom of thought,
expression, belief, faith, worship, vocation, association and action, subject to law and public
morality before the law - To provide adequate safeguards to the minorities, tribal and backward areas and other depressed and backward classes
- To maintain the integrity of the Indian Republic’s territory and its territorial rights on land, sea, and air according to the justice and law of the civilized nation
- To promote peace and welfare among the worldly nations.