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Indian Polity UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

Consider the following statements about the Preamble of the Constitution and state which of them are correct with the help of given codes:

1. The objective resolution proposed by Pt. Nehru Ultimately became the Preamble.
2. It is not justiciable in nature.
3. It cannot be amended.
4. It cannot override the specific provisions of the Constitution.

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Only 1,2 and 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Only 1,2 and 4”.

It cannot be amended: This is incorrect. The Preamble has been amended once by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976, which added the words "Socialist," "Secular," and "Integrity" to it.

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