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The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?

(a)

The Preamble

(b)

The Fundamental Rights

(c)

The Directive Principles of State Policy

(d)

The Fundamental Duties

Correct Answer

(a)

Explanation

Preamble is the key to open the mind of the makers.

The Preamble to a Constitution embodies the fundamental values and the philosophy, on which the Constitution is based, and the aims and objectives, which the founding fathers of the Constitution enjoined the polity to strive to achieve. The importance and utility of the Preamble has been pointed out in several decisions of the Supreme Court of India.

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Microtheme: Preamble —
4 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

  1. [2021] What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950?

    • (a) A democratic Republic
    • (b) A Sovereign Democratic Republic
    • (c) A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
    • (d) A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republi
    Correct Answer: (B) A Sovereign Democratic Republic
  2. [2020] The Preamble to the Constitution of India is

    • (a) a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect
    • (b) not a part of the Constitution and has no legal effect either
    • (c) part of the Constitution and has the same legal effect as any other part
    • (d) a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts
    Correct Answer: (D) a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts
  3. [2017] The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?

    • (a) The Preamble
    • (b) The Fundamental Rights
    • (c) The Directive Principles of State Policy
    • (d) The Fundamental Duties
    Correct Answer: (A) The Preamble
  4. [2017] Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

    • (a) Liberty of thought
    • (b) Economic liberty
    • (c) Liberty of expression
    • (d) Liberty of belief
    Correct Answer: (B) Economic liberty