Consider the following statements 1 The Constitution of India derives its authority from the P...........

Indian Polity Features of Constitution

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Consider the following statements.

1. The Constitution of India derives its authority from the Parliament of India.

2. It was enacted by the constituent assembly of India which had legal and democratic authority.

Choose the correct answer using the codes below.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

The Preamble in its present form reads:
“We, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, are having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens.......”
This clearly tells that the source of authority of the constitution is the people of India.
A democratic polity, as stipulated in the Preamble, is based on the doctrine of popular sovereignty, that is, possession of supreme power by the people.