Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
Answer & explanation
Answer: (b) Economic liberty
The Preamble secures liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship, but it does not mention economic liberty. The word 'economic' appears in the Preamble only with justice: 'social, economic and political' justice.
- ✓ (a) 'Liberty of thought' is the first liberty listed in the Preamble, so it is embodied there.
- ✗ (b) The Preamble has no 'economic liberty'. Its economic goal is economic justice, a different idea. This is the option that is not embodied.
- ✓ (c) 'Expression' is named in the Preamble's list of liberties.
- ✓ (d) 'Belief' is named in the same list, along with faith and worship.
Remember · Preamble liberty = thought, expression, belief, faith and worship. 'Economic' occurs only in 'justice, social, economic and political'.
Sources
- Constitution of India, Preamble ↗ “to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity”
Question and answer: UPSC's official GS Paper I (2017, Series A) — paper ↗ · answer key ↗. Explanation: Minimalist IAS, checked 30 Sept 2026 (how we verify). ·