Quick Revision Notes for CSAT Paper -1 (G.S.) Pre 2013: "Indian Polity - Preamble"

Quick Revision Notes for CSAT Paper -1 (G.S.) Pre 2013

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Subject: Indian Polity
Topic: Preamble

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1. Preamble is important, due to these following reasons.
1) Preamble contains the essence of the constitution - its values & goals.
2) It has the basic features of the constitution.
3) If there is any lack of clarity in the constitution, the judiciary turns to the preamble in its interpretation of the relevant provision.
4) It is a microcosm of the constitution.

Which of the above statement is / are correct.
a) 1 & 4 only 
b) 1, 2 & 4 only
c) 1, 3 & 4 only 
d) All of the above

 2. Consider the following statements.
1) The Supreme Court in the Berubari case ruled that preamble is a part of the constitution.
2) In Keshavananda Bharti case reverse the decision & ruled that preamble is not a part of the constitution.

Which of the above statement is / are correct.
a) 1 only 
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 & 2 
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer of Question 1: D

Answer of Question 2: D

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