Polity · X-Factor Notes
Preamble revision notes for UPPCS Prelims.
17 revision facts
| Concept | What to remember | Asked in UPPCS |
|---|---|---|
| Origin/Foundation | Based on the Objectives Resolution presented by Jawaharlal Nehru on 13 December 1946. The Resolution was unanimously adopted on 22 January 1947. | UP P.C.S. (Pre) 1998, UPPCS (Mains) 2007, UPPCS (Pre) 2009 |
| Philosophical Value | The Preamble expresses what the makers of the Constitution "had thought or dreamt so long" (Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar). It reflects the mind/objectives of the Constitution makers. | I.A.S. (Pre) 2017, U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2013 |
| Description | It has been called the ‘Soul’ of the Constitution. In Golakhnath vs State of Punjab, it was considered the core soul of the Constitution. | UPPCS (Mains) 2015, U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2006, U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2008, U.P. P.S.C. (GIC) 2008, U.P. P.S.C. (Mains) 2013 |
| Source of Authority | The authority of the Constitution is derived from "We the People of India". | UPPCS (Mains) 2010 |
| Republic Meaning | India being a Republic implies that there are no hereditary rulers, and the Head of the State (President) is elected (indirectly by people's representatives). | UPPCS (Mains) 2010, U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017 |
| Concept | What to remember | Asked in UPPCS |
|---|---|---|
| Nature of Indian State (Sequence) | The correct sequence is Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic. | UPPCS RO-ARO 2023 Prelims |
| Justice Secured | Three types of Justice: Social, Economic, and Political. Religious Justice is not mentioned. | U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 1998, U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2013, U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2021, UPPCS (Mains) 2016 |
| Liberty Secured | Five types of Liberty: Thought, Expression, Belief, Faith, and Worship. Economic Liberty is not included. | UPPCS (Pre) 2018, I.A.S. (Pre) 2017 |
| Equality Secured | Two types of Equality: Status and Opportunity. | UPPCS (Pre) 2018 |
| Fraternity Secured | Assuring the Dignity of the Individual and the Unity and Integrity of the Nation. | U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 1998 |
| Ideals Elaboration | The ideals and objectives outlined in the Preamble are further elaborated in the Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, and Fundamental Duties. | U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2002, U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2004 |
| Concept | What to remember | Asked in UPPCS |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment (Act) | The Preamble was amended only once by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976. | UPPCS (Mains) 2010, UPPCS (Spl) (Mains) 2008, UPPCS (Mains) 2013, UPPCS (Pre) 1991, 2010 |
| Words Added | The words Socialist, Secular, and Integrity were inserted. These three words were not present in the Constitution adopted on 26 November 1949. | UPPCS (Mains) 2010, UPPCS (Mains) 2006, UPPCS (Pre) 2009, M.P.C.C.S. (Pre) 2005 |
| Preamble as Part of Constitution (Acceptance) | Accepted as a Part of the Constitution in the Keshavanand Bharti Case (1973). In this case, it was regarded as part of the basic structure. | I.A.S. (Pre) 2020, U.P.P.S.C. (R.I.) 2014, UPPCS (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2015 |
| Preamble as Part of Constitution (Rejection) | The Supreme Court first declared that the Preamble is not a part of the Constitution in the Berubari case (1960). | U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017 |
| Legal Nature | The Preamble is non-justiciable in nature, meaning its provisions cannot be enforced in a court of law. | UPPCS (Pre) 2009, U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004, UPPCS (Pre) 2019 |
| Role in Interpretation | It is helpful in the legal interpretation of the Constitution and can be used to explain ambiguous areas. | UPPCS (Pre) 2009 |
