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    Question

    Which of the following statement is

    correct?
    A Preamble is part of the Constitution and can be amended under Article 368 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Preamble is not a part of Constitution and cannot be amended Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Preamble is not a part of Constitution but can be amended under Article 368 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Preamble is part of Constitution and can be amended only if no change in basic structure is made. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Preamble can be amended by Parliament simply by objective resolution Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    It has been clarified by the Supreme Court of India that, Preamble is a part of the Constitution and can be subjected to Constitutional Amendments exercised under article 368, however, the basic structure cannot be altered. Therefore, it is considered as the heart and soul of the Constitution. The ‘Preamble’ of the Constitution of India is a brief introductory statement that sets out the guiding purpose and principles of the document, and it indicates the source from which the document which derives its authority, meaning, the people. It was adopted on 26 November 1949 by the Constituent Assembly of India and came into effect on 26th January 1950. As of now, the preamble is only amended once through the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.

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