Q. Consider the following statements.

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Q. Consider the following statements.

1. (A): Preamble of the Constitution cannot be amended by the Parliament.

2. (R): Preamble is not considered as a part of the constitution.

In the context of the above, which of these is correct?

a) A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.

b) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.

c) A is correct, but R is incorrect.

d) Both A and R are incorrect.

Correct Answer : D

Explanation:

• The Supreme Court has held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution.
• As per the SC, the Preamble can be amended under A368, subject to the condition that no amendment is done to the ‘basic features’.
• The Preamble has been amended only once so far, in 1976, by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, which has added three new words-Socialist, Secular and Integrity-to the Preamble. This amendment was held to be valid.