Multiple choice

Which part of the Indian Constitution is referred to as the “key to the Constitution”?

  1. Fundamental Rights

  2. The Preamble

  3. Directive Principles of State Policy

  4. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Preamble is called the 'key to the Constitution' because it contains the essence of the Constitution and reveals its basic philosophy. The Supreme Court has held that the Preamble is part of the Constitution and helps in interpreting ambiguous provisions. While the 42nd Amendment was important, it's not the 'key'. Fundamental Rights and DPSPs are parts of the Constitution, not the key to understanding it.

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