Why was agreement on the ideas of the Preamble important in the Constituent Assembly?

Because the Preamble expresses the basic aims of the Constitution

Direct answer: A is correct. The Preamble introduces the Constitution and states its broad purposes and guiding ideals, such as justice, liberty, equality and fraternity, along with the nature of the Indian republic. Agreement on these ideas was important because constitution-making was not only about writing administrative rules; it was also about deciding what kind of society and government independent India should build. A is correct because the Preamble gives a short statement of the Constitution’s direction and basic aims. B is wrong because it has constitutional meaning and expresses guiding principles, not mere decoration. C is wrong because the Election Commission is a constitutional institution, but the Preamble does not run it. D is wrong because the Preamble is meaningful for understanding the Constitution’s objectives. Memory cue: the Preamble is the Constitution’s statement of purpose.

This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Constitutional Design. Topic: Making of the Indian Constitution (Constituent Assembly).