UPSC Polity Question
With reference to the 'Objectives Resolution, 1946', consider the following statements: 1. It served as the inspiration for Preamble in the constitution. 2. It envisioned Popular Sovereignty for the independent Indian nation. 3. It provided for vesting of residuary powers with the provinces. How many of the above given statements are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Correct Answer:
C. All three
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The modified version of the Objectives Resolution forms the Preamble of the present Constitution. Statement 2 is correct: It declared that all power and authority of sovereign, independent India, its constituent parts and organs of government, are derived from the people. Statement 3 is correct: The resolution proposed a federal structure where the residuary powers would be vested in the autonomous units (provinces).