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1. What is the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
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The Preface to the Indian Constitution that sets out its aims and objectives.
2. With which words does the Preamble begin?
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'We, the people of India'
3. Into what kind of state did the Preamble resolve to constitute India?
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A Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.
4. What does 'Sovereign' mean in the context of the Indian State?
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A State not under the control of a foreign power; it has the ultimate authority to govern itself.
5. When did British rule end in India, leading to sovereignty?
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15th August 1947
6. In a democracy, with whom does sovereignty rest?
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The people.
7. What is a Socialist State?
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A State where the gap between the rich and the poor is minimum, and wealth is not concentrated in a few hands.
8. What is a Secular State?
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A State where all religions are considered equal, and no one religion is the State religion.
9. What is a Democratic State?
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A State where sovereign power is in the hands of the people, who elect representatives to make decisions.
10. What is a Republic?
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A State where all public positions are elected by the people, not occupied on the basis of hereditary succession.
11. Name three public positions in a Republic that are elected.
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President, Prime Minister, Governor (or Chief Minister, Mayor, Sarpanch).
12. What is the principle of heredity in a monarchy?
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Public positions may be occupied by members of a single family following hereditary succession.
13. What are the three values guaranteed by the Preamble to Indian citizens?
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Justice, Liberty, and Equality.
14. What does 'Justice' imply in the Preamble?
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Removal of injustice and ensuring everybody has the opportunity for progress.
15. What is Social Justice?
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No discrimination among individuals on the basis of caste, creed, race, language, region, place of birth, or sex; equal dignity and respect.
16. What is Economic Justice?
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Everyone should have the right to a source of livelihood to look after oneself and one's family; poverty should be eradicated.
17. What is Political Justice?
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Universal adult franchise enabling equal participation in running the country; all citizens 18 years and above have the right to vote.
18. What is the voting age for Indian citizens?
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18 years of age.
19. What does 'Liberty' imply?
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No coercive, unfair restrictions upon us and an atmosphere conducive to the development of our inherent capacities.
20. What is the most fundamental freedom for an individual?
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Freedom of thought and expression.
21. What does liberty of belief, faith, and worship imply?
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Religious freedom: every Indian citizen is free to act as per the teachings of their religion or choice, and to celebrate festivals.
22. What does 'Equality' guarantee in the Preamble?
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Equality of status and of opportunity.
23. What does equality of status mean?
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All have equal human status; no discrimination between people in terms of high-low, superior-inferior.
24. What does equality of opportunity mean?
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All will get opportunities for development without any discrimination.
25. What is 'Fraternity' as mentioned in the Preamble?
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A 'we-feeling' towards one another; it creates empathy and understanding towards each other's problems and needs.
26. Why is fraternity important according to the Preamble?
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Merely guaranteeing justice, freedom, and equality is not enough; fraternity is needed to achieve these goals and establish equality in Indian society.
27. What is human dignity?
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Equal respect to each individual as a human being, not dependent on caste, creed, race, sex, language, etc.
28. How is fraternity related to human dignity?
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When every individual respects another and honours their freedom and rights, dignity of the individual is established, and fraternity grows automatically.
29. What is the goal of promoting fraternity among citizens?
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To assure the dignity of the individual and facilitate a new society based on justice and equality.
30. According to the Preamble, who has given the Constitution to the people of India?
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The people of India themselves.
31. What does the Preamble tell us about the objectives of the Constitution?
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It sets out the noble values, thoughts, and ideas that the entire Constitution aims to realise.
32. What is the significance of the Preamble in the Indian Constitution?
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It is the Preface that outlines the aims and objectives, and guides the interpretation of the entire Constitution.
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