Q1. Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
Explanation
The preamble to the Indian Constitution assures to all citizens- liberty of thought, liberty of expression, liberty of belief, liberty of faith and worship. However, economic liberty is not directly mentioned in the Preamble. While economic rights and the goal of economic justice are addressed in the Directive Principles of State Policy, the Preamble does not specifically include economic liberty as one of its stated objectives.
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Q2. The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?
Explanation
The Preamble to the Constitution of India reflects the vision and values of the framers, including justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. It outlines the objectives of the Constitution, such as ensuring social, economic, and political justice, and promoting unity and dignity. In the Berubari case, the court held that the Preamble was not part of the Constitution’s operative provisions, meaning it did not have legal force in itself, although it could help in interpreting the Constitution’s provisions. The Supreme Court has affirmed its importance in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), where it was recognized as integral to understanding the Constitution makers intent and philosophy, and it overturned opinion in the Berubari case. So, now Preamble stands as part of the constitution.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2017
(b) Economic liberty
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2017
(a) The Preamble
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Preamble?
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Preamble (Polity), asked from 1997 to 2021. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Preamble?
Questions on Preamble (Polity) are available for 7 years, from 1997 to 2021. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
