Which of the following statements regarding the Preamble of the Indian Constitution is correct? I) The Preamble is considered par…

Question

Which of the following statements regarding the Preamble of the Indian Constitution is correct?

I) The Preamble is considered part of the Constitution but is not legally enforceable.

II) The word Socialist and Secular were added to the Preamble by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978.

III) The Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution.

1. A. I and II only
2. B. I and III only (Correct answer)
3. C. II and III only
4. D. I, II, and III

Correct Answer

Option B — I and III only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is I and III only.

Key Points

• Statement II is incorrect - Socialist and Secular were added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, not the 44th.
• Statements I and III are correct.