Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India ?
- (a) Liberty of thought
- (b) Economic liberty ✓ UPSC's answer
- (c) Liberty of expression
- (d) Liberty of belief
Why the answer is (b)
• The Preamble secures to all citizens 'LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship'.
• Liberty of thought (a), expression (c) and belief (d) are thus expressly embodied.
• Economic liberty (b) is not mentioned in the Preamble; economic justice is (under 'JUSTICE, social, economic and political'), but that is a different concept.
• Hence option (b).
Why the other options are wrong
- (a) Liberty of thought
- Liberty of thought is in the Preamble.
- (c) Liberty of expression
- Liberty of expression is in the Preamble.
- (d) Liberty of belief
- Liberty of belief is in the Preamble.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2017, held on 18 June 2017. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.