- Statement 1: The Objective Resolution, moved by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru in the Constituent Assembly on December 13, 1946, laid down the fundamentals and philosophy of the constitutional structure and profoundly influenced the framing of the Constitution, particularly the Preamble. - Statement 2: The Preamble outlines the objectives, ideals, and nature of the Indian state (Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic) and is considered an integral part of the Constitution, serving important purposes like guiding interpretation. - Statement 3: The Preamble explicitly states, "We, the People of India... do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION," signifying that the ultimate authority of the Constitution is derived from the people of India. - Statement 4: The Head of the State in India is the President, who is elected indirectly by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States (Article 54). The President is not elected directly by the people.
Which of the following statements about the framing of the Indian Constitutions is correct? Pt. Nehru's objective resolution adopted by the Constituent Assembly had a bearing on the framing of the Constitution The Preamble serves very important purposes. The Constitution has been ordained by the people of India. The Head of the State is elected directly by the people. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2010 · Topic: Constituent Assembly and Making of the Constitution (Objectives Resolution (principles, adoption, significance))
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Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3
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