Which of the following are true regarding the Preamble of the Constitution of India? 1. The Objective Resolution was proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru and passed by the Constituent Assembly which ultimately became the Preamble. 2. The idea of the Preamble was borrowed from the Constitution of the USA. 3. The words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were adopted by the 42nd Amendment in 1976. 4. The Preamble incorporates the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India. Select the correct answer using the code given below: Correct Answer 1, 2 and 3 The correct answer is 1,2 and 3. Important Points The preamble to the constitution is a key to open the minds of the makers and shows the general purpose for which they made the several provisions in the constitution. Preamble serves the following purposes: It discloses the source of the constitution. It lays down the date of the commencement of the constitution. It set out the rights and freedoms which the people of India wished to secure for themselves. It declares the nature of the government. The Preamble does not incorporate the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect. [ height="44px" src="//storage.googleapis.com/tb-img/production/21/10/5f724bdd384427c18580f5e7_16346231025671.png" width="164px"> The preamble of the Indian Constitution- ​In a Constitution, it presents the intention of its framers, the history behind its creation, and the core values and principles of the nation. In 1946, Objective Resolution was moved by Jawaharlal Nehru, describing the constitutional structure. Hence, statement 1 is correct. In 1947 (22nd January) it was adopted, it shaped the Constitution of India and its modified version is reflected in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. The idea of the Preamble was borrowed from the Constitution of the USA. Hence, statement 2 is correct. The objectives stated by the Preamble are to secure justice, liberty, equality to all citizens, and promote fraternity to maintain the unity and integrity of the nation. The term ‘Socialist’, ‘Secular’, and ‘Integrity’ were added to the preamble through 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. Hence, statement 3 is correct. ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ were added between ‘Sovereign’ and ‘Democratic’. ‘Unity of the Nation’ was changed to ‘Unity and Integrity of the Nation’.