Indian Polity • ConstitutionHard
Consider the following statements regarding the historical adoption and features of the Preamble: 1. The Preamble is based on the Objectives Resolution introduced by Jawaharlal Nehru in the Constituent Assembly in 1946. 2. The Supreme Court in the Berubari Union case (1960) held that the Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution and can be amended under Article 368. 3. The Preamble secures to all citizens justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity in that specific order of priority. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
💡 Solution & Explanation
Statements 1 and 3 are correct because the Preamble stems directly from the Objectives Resolution and lists the four ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity in that exact sequence. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Berubari Union case held that the Preamble was not a part of the Constitution, a view subsequently overturned in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), which declared it an integral part amendable without touching the basic structure.
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