GS PrelimsPolityPreamble of the Constitution2017 The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?
CThe Directive Principles of State Policy
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. The Preamble serves as an introduction and outlines the basic philosophy, objectives, and guiding values of the Constitution of India.
2. It encapsulates the ideals (like Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) and the nature of the Indian state (Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic) that the makers envisioned.
3. While Fundamental Rights (Part III) and Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) are crucial manifestations of the framers' intentions regarding citizen rights and state goals respectively, the Preamble provides the most concise and comprehensive overview of their overall 'mind' and vision.
4. Fundamental Duties (Part IVA) were added later by the 42nd Amendment in 1976 and thus do not reflect the original mind of the makers at the time of framing the Constitution.
5. Therefore, the Preamble is considered the key that reflected the mind of the makers of the Constitution.
Master UPSC Revision
Get 10,000+ topic-wise MCQs, spaced repetition, daily CSAT challenges, and detailed performance analytics.
Coming Soon to Play Store