Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

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Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

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Correct Answer: B — Economic libertySolution:The Preamble to the Constitution of India secures to all citizens liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship. It does not explicitly mention 'economic liberty' as a category of liberty guaranteed in the Preamble. The five types of liberty mentioned are: thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship — all of which pertain to civil, political, and religious freedoms.Economic rights and freedoms are addressed elsewhere in the Constitution — through the right to trade and commerce (Article 19(1)(g)), property-related provisions, and Directive Principles — but not as a listed form of liberty in the Preamble itself.Why other options are incorrect (they ARE in the Preamble):Option A (Liberty of thought): Explicitly included in the Preamble.Option C (Liberty of expression): Explicitly included in the Preamble.Option D (Liberty of belief): Explicitly included in the Preamble.Key Concept: The Preamble declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic ('Socialist' and 'Secular' were added by the 42nd Amendment, 1976). It aims to secure: Justice (social, economic, political); Liberty (thought, expression, belief, faith, worship); Equality (status and opportunity); and Fraternity (dignity and national unity). The ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity were inspired by the French Revolution (1789). The Preamble is considered the key to understanding the Constitution's philosophy — as stated by the Supreme Court in the Berubari Union case (1960) and reaffirmed in Kesavananda Bharati (1973). This question tests precise knowledge of the five types of liberty listed — a very common UPSC question type.

Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

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