With regard to the Constitution of India, which one of the following s

With regard to the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements is not correct ?

The words - Socialist and Secular, were not originally part of the Constitution.

The Preamble states the objects of the Constitution of India.

The Preamble is enforceable in a Court of Law.

A Republic refers to the people as the source of all authority under the Constitution.

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The Preamble to the Constitution of India is not enforceable in a Court of Law. While it is considered an integral part of the Constitution and is used as a key to interpret the intentions of the framers, it does not contain legally binding provisions that can be directly enforced by courts.

The Preamble serves as an introduction to the Constitution, stating its ideals, objectives, and basic structure. It declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic and aims to secure Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity for all citizens.

The words ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976. The concept of a Republic signifies that the head of state is elected, and political power vests in the people, not a hereditary ruler. The Supreme Court, in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution and can be amended, but its ‘basic structure’ cannot be altered.

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