Of the four ideals listed in the Preamble — Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity — which one is qualified by the phrase 'assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation'?
AFraternity — assuring dignity of the individual and unity and integrity of the Nation
BLiberty — of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship (compare Preamble (concluding ideal))
CEquality — of status and of opportunity for every citizen (compare Preamble (concluding ideal))
DJustice — social, economic and political (compare Preamble (concluding ideal))
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Fraternity — assuring dignity of the individual and unity and integrity of the Nation
1. The Preamble lists four ideals.
2. 'Justice', 'Liberty' and 'Equality' are each qualified by their own descriptors as in the options.
3. The fourth ideal — 'Fraternity' — is qualified by 'assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation'.
4. The word 'integrity' was added by the Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976.
_Source: Constitution of India (Bare Act, updated to 105th Amendment Act 2021), Govt. of India Legislative Dept., Preamble (concluding ideal)_
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