Question

UPSC Prelims 2017 Question:

Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

  1. 1. Liberty of thought
  2. 2. Economic liberty
  3. 3. Liberty of expression
  4. 4. Liberty of belief

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2: Economic liberty

Detailed Solution

Explanation: 

  • The Preamble to the Constitution of India declares India to be of a sovereign, socialist, secular democratic and republican polity.

  • It specifies justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as its objectives.

  • talks about the Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship.

  • The Preamble talks about the Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship.

  • It does not talk about any form of economic liberty either directly or indirectly.

Therefore, option (2) is the answer.

Subject: Polity | Preamble

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