Question

UPSC Prelims 2017 Question:

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

1. The Preamble
2. The Fundamental Rights
3. The Directive Principles of State Policy
4. The Fundamental Duties

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1: The Preamble

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

The Preamble to the Constitution of India is its cursory introduction and it provides the premise and precis of the entire Constitution while also outlining the ideological bent and legacy of the Indian Freedom Struggle. N.A. Palkhivala, an eminent jurist and constitutional expert, called the Preamble as the ‘identity card of the Constitution.’
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is based on the ‘Objectives Resolution’, drafted and moved by Pandit Nehru, and adopted by the Constituent Assembly.
Hence, the mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in the Preamble.
- It declares India to be of a sovereign, socialist, secular democratic and republican polity.
- It declares India to be of a sovereign, socialist, secular democratic and republican polity

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

Subject: Polity | Preamble

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