Previous Year Question
How many types of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity in that order has been mentioned in the preamble of Constitution of India?
3, 5, 2, 1
1, 3, 5, 2
2, 5, 3, 1
5, 2, 1, 3
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
The Preamble to the Constitution specifies the ideals of Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity for the citizens of India. Counting the expressions used under these ideals gives the sequence 3, 5, 2 and 1, respectively.
Justice — 3 types:
Social, Economic and Political.
Liberty — 5 types:
Thought, Expression, Belief, Faith and Worship.
Equality — 2 types:
Equality of Status and Equality of Opportunity.
Fraternity — 1:
It is associated with assuring the Dignity of the Individual and the Unity and Integrity of the Nation.
Therefore, the sequence is:
Justice = 3 → Liberty = 5 → Equality = 2 → Fraternity = 1
A related important fact is that the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 introduced Socialist, Secular, and the formulation concerning the “unity and integrity of the Nation” into the Preamble.