Question

What do you mean by preamble? Which ideas of the preamble influence you the most and why? Explain.

Answer 1

Preamble of the Constitution of India was adopted by the constituent assembly after adopting the Constitution.

Its significance stands in the fact that it provides us an insight into the minds of the framers of our Constitution.

It helps us to understand the essence of any provision of Indian Constitution. This essence is specially helpful while interpreting those provisions which may be interpreted in more than one way.

Further, it signifies some characteristics feature of India as a nation. Some of them are

Indian state derives its power from the people of India.India is a sovereign country - not subjected to or liable to take orders from anyone outside the countryIndia is socialist country, having socialist tendencies, committed towards the welfare of people.India is a secular country, where all religions are treated equally.India is a democratic country, biggest democracy of the world.

Further, Indian Constitution guarantees it's citizens

Justice-social, economic and politicalLiberty of thought, action, belief, faith and worshipEquality of status and opportunity

Further, it promotes fraternity, ensuring dignity of individual and unity of nation.

At last, it tells about the day on which the Constitution was adopted. i.e. 26 November, 1949.

Answer 2

Preamble to the Constitution of India is a brief introductory statement that sets out the guiding purpose and principles of the document, and it indicates the source from which the document derives its authority, meaning, the people.[1] The hopes and aspirations of the people as well as the ideals before our nation are described in the preamble in clear words. It may be considered as the heart and soul of Constitution. The preamble can be referred to as the preface which highlights the entire Constitution. It was adopted on 26 November 1949 by the Constituent Assembly and came into effect on 26th January 1950.