UPSC Polity Question
With reference to the Preamble of Indian constitution, consider the following statements: 1. It is a source of power for the legislature and the executive. 2. It can be used by the Judiciary for a legal interpretation of the constitution. 3. It has no legal effect independently of other parts of the Constitution. 4. It shall be enforceable by the courts in India. How many of the above given statements are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Correct Answer:
B. Only two
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Preamble is not a source of power for any organ of the state. Statement 2 is correct: The Supreme Court has held that the Preamble can be used to interpret ambiguous parts of the Constitution. Statement 3 is correct: The Preamble is not independently enforceable and derives its significance from the main body of the Constitution. Statement 4 is incorrect: The Preamble is non-justiciable, meaning its provisions are not enforceable in a court of law.