31. The preamble is useful in constitutional interpretation because it [CDS 2012](a) uses value-loaded words.
(b) contains the real objective and philosophy of the Constitution makers.
(c) is a source of power and limitation.
(d) gives an exhaustive list of basic features of the Constitution.
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32. In which one of these cases, the Supreme Court held that ‘the concept of secularism is that state will have no religion’?
(a) Bal Patil vs Union of India (2005)
(b) Kesavananda Bharti Case (1973)
(c) Minerva Mills Case (1984)
(d) Sajjan Singh Case (1967)
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33. What is the legal nature of the preamble of the Constitution?
(a) It is enforceable.
(b) It is not enforceable.
(c) It may be enforced in special circumstances.
(d) None of the above
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34. In which of the following case Supreme Court urged that the preamble can’t be amended as it is not the Part of Constitution?
(a) Sajjan singh case
(b) Kesavananda Bharti case
(c) Minerva Mill case
(d) Berubari Union case
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35. In which case did the Supreme Court first declare that the Preamble is not a part of the Constitution?
(a) Berubari
(b) Sajjan Singh
(c) Golak Nath
(d) Kesavanand Bharti
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36. In which of the following cases Supreme Court has held that the Preamble forms part of the Constitution?
(a) Union of India vs Dr. Kholi
(b) Banarasidas vs State of UP
(c) Bommai vs Union of India
(d) Malak Singh vs State of Punjab
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37. Which Amendment Act introduced changes in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
(a) The 38th Amendment Act, 1975
(b) The 40th Amendment Act, 1976
(c) The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
(d) The 44th Amendment Act, 1979
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38. Which of the following words was inserted in the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution of India?
(a) Economic
(b) Integrity
(c) Belief
(d) Political
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39. The words ‘Secular’ and ‘Socialist’ were added to the Preamble of Indian Constitution by the
(a) 39th Amendment
(b) 41th Amendment
(c) 42nd Amendment
(d) 44th Amendment
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40. The word ‘Socialist’ was inserted into the Preamble to the Constitution of India through which one of the following Amendment Acts?
(a) 41st Amendment Act
(b) 42nd Amendment Act
(c) 43rd Amendment Act
(d) 44th Amendment Act
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