Is the 'Preamble' of the Indian Constitution amendable under Article 368?
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Correct answer: Yes, provided the basic features within it are not destroyed
The Kesavananda Bharati case held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution and can be amended, but its 'basic features' cannot be removed. It was amended once in 1976.
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