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2020 · Question 8 · Constitutional Provisions
Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) ? 1. Preamble 2. Directive Principles of State Policy 3. Fundamental Duties Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 13 · Constitutional Provisions
Consider the following statements : 1. The Constitution of India defines its ‘basic structure’ in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy. 2. The Constitution of India provides for ‘judicial review’ to safeguard the citizens’ liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 16 · Constitutional Provisions
The Preamble to the Constitution of India is
Choose your answer(a)a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect(b)not a part of the Constitution and has no legal effect either(c)a part of the Constitution and has the same legal effect as any other part(d)a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

The Preamble to the Constitution of India is