GS PrelimsPolityPreamble of the Constitution2017

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: Option B

Explanation

1. The Preamble to the Constitution of India secures for all its citizens: Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship. 2. Option (A) 'Liberty of thought' is explicitly mentioned in the Preamble. 3. Option (C) 'Liberty of expression' is explicitly mentioned in the Preamble. 4. Option (D) 'Liberty of belief' is explicitly mentioned in the Preamble. 5. Option (B) 'Economic liberty' is not explicitly mentioned as one of the forms of Liberty in the Preamble. The Preamble does mention 'Economic Justice' as part of the goal of Justice (social, economic, and political), but not 'Economic Liberty'. 6. Therefore, 'Economic liberty' is the objective not embodied in the Preamble.

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