Which of the following statements is/are correct? A. Fraternity is a core value of the Indian Constitution. B. It is a core value because it is explicitly mentioned in Part III of the Indian Constitution. C. It is not a core value of the Indian Constitution because it is not mentioned in the Constitution of India. D. It is a core value because it is a part of the Preamble and has been held to be part of the basic structure of the Constitution.

Which of the following statements is/are correct? A. Fraternity is a core value of the Indian Constitution. B. It is a core value because it is explicitly mentioned in Part III of the Indian Constitution. C. It is not a core value of the Indian Constitution because it is not mentioned in the Constitution of India. D. It is a core value because it is a part of the Preamble and has been held to be part of the basic structure of the Constitution. Correct Answer A and D only

The Correct Answer is A and D only.

  • The Preamble also makes a pledge to uphold the importance of fraternity that stands for the spirit of collective fellowship among all the people of India. 
  • Fraternity is mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution of India
  • The values set forth in the Preamble are expressed as constitutional objectives.
    • These are
      • Sovereignty, democracy, socialism, secularism, the republican character of Indian State, justice, liberty, equality, fraternity, human dignity and the unity and integrity of the Nation.
  • The preamble is based on the objectives of the Objectives drafted and moved by Jawaharlal Nehru on 13 December 1946 at the Constituent Assembly.

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