UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 3

● The preamble of the Indian Constitution-
In a Constitution , it presents the intention of its framers , the history behind its creation , and the core values and principles of the nation .
◦ In 1946 , Objective Resolution was moved by Jawaharlal Nehru , describing the constitutional structure. Hence, statement 1 is correct .
◦ In 1947 (22nd January) it was adopted, it shaped the Constitution of India and its modified version is reflected in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
◦ The idea of the Preamble was borrowed from the Constitution of the USA . Hence, statement 2 is correct .
◦ The objectives stated by the Preamble are to secure justice, liberty, equality to all citizens, and promote fraternity to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. The term ‘Socialist’ ,‘Secular’, and‘Integrity’were added to the preamble through42nd Amendment Act, 1976.Hence, statement 3 is correct .
◦ ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ were added between ‘Sovereign’ and ‘Democratic’ .
◦ ‘Unity of the Nation’ was changed to ‘Unity and Integrity of the Nation’ .
◦ The Preamble does not incorporate the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.