Question

The Indian Preamble has been amended …………………………………….
A) Thrice
B) Twice
C) Once
D) Infinite times

Answer 1

Hint: The word “Preamble” means an introduction or a preface which explains its purpose. Example: a book, speech, etc. The word comes from “pre” which means “before” and “amble” which means “walk”. The preamble plays a very crucial role in forming the destiny of the state.

Complete answer:
Now let us look into the given options
Option A) Thrice – is an incorrect answer because the Indian Preamble has not been amended thrice times. It has been amended only one time. Thus, it is incorrect here.
Option B) Twice – is an incorrect answer because the Indian Preamble has not been amended twice. It has been amended only one time. Thus, it is incorrect here.
Option C) Once – is a correct answer because the Indian Preamble has been amended once. Since the constitution came into existence i.e. on 26 January 1950, the Indian Preamble has been amended once during the emergency. India was proclaimed a ‘Ruler Democratic Republic’ in the initial Preamble, adopted by the constituent assembly in 1949. An introduction to the constitution is the preamble. It states that justice, freedom, equality are provided to all the citizens of India.
Option D) Infinite times – is an incorrect answer because the Indian Preamble has not been amended infinite times. It has been amended only one time. Thus, it is incorrect here.

Hence, option ‘C’ is the correct answer.

Note: Five goals of the preamble are:
i) Establishing justice.
ii) Promoting the general welfare.
iii) Creating a nation in which states work together in a nation.
iv) Providing the common defence.
v) Ensuring domestic peace.
vi) Secure the freedom and blessings.