Preamble

Question 1

Objectives of Constitution?

Answer 1

1. Basic set of rules for minimum coordination.
2. Specify who has the power to make decision
3. Sets limit on the power of the govt on citizens
4. Fulfill the aspirations of the society and create conditions for just society.

Question 2

Nature of Indian state as per preamble.

Answer 2

Sovereign
Socialist
Secular
Democratic
Republic

Question 3

Sovereign?

Answer 3

Independent
Free from external forces.
Free to conduct its own internal and ext affairs.

Question 4

Socialist?

Answer 4

To establish a welfare society.
Just society and reduce inequalities. No discrimination.
Democratic Socialist- both govt and pvt

Question 5

Secular?

Answer 5

No state religion.
No discrimination based on religion
Can interfere in religion by govt for reform, financial, political secular aspects of the religion.

Question 6

Democracy?

Answer 6

Governance of the state in the hands in people.
Ensure rights of people and checks and balance bw institution.
Direct/ indirect democracy.

Question 7

Republic

Answer 7

Head of the state is elected for fixed period.
Can be direct election or indirect.

Question 8

Objectives of preamble

Answer 8

Describes the source from where the Constitution derives it’s authority.
States the nature of the state.
States the objectives of the Constitution.
Helps in interpreting various provisions of the Constitution.

Question 9

Objectives of the Constitution

Answer 9

Justice- social economic political
Liberty- of thought expression belief faith worship
Equality- status and opportunity.
Fraternity- dignity., unity and integrity.

Question 10

Phrases added by 42nd amendment in preamble.

Answer 10

Socialist, secular
Integrity

Question 11

Social justice?

Answer 11

Equal treatment of all without discrimination
Affirmative action to remove social imbalance
eg reservation, abolition of untouchability

Question 12

Economic justice?

Answer 12

To create a welfare state
Equal distribution of resources
No discrimination in economic opportunities.
Eg Poverty alleviation schemes, MNREGA

Question 13

Political justice?

Answer 13

Equal participation and have a voice in the Govt.
Universal adult franchisee
Equal political rights and access to political offices

Question 14

Liberty?

Answer 14

Absence of constraints of govt in citizens, also provide opportunities to develop oneself.
Not absolute but with restrictions.
FR art 19-30

Question 15

Fraternity?

Answer 15

Sense of brotherhood
Ensures dignity of individual. Aspires of unity and integrity of the nation.

Question 16

Equality?

Answer 16

Absence of special privileges to any particular section.
Equal status and opportunity without discrimination.
FR Art 14-18