Question Q.4GS2GS2
Explain how 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Preamble embody specific meanings in the Indian constitutional context.
Main Body
Preamble is the identity card of Indian constitution according to Justice Palakiwala. Socialist:Term added through 42nd Constitution Amendment-Meaning: Socialist democratic Gandhian socialismwelfare is at the core of developmentGovernment take steps to reduce poverty, misery of weaker section.DPSP (part 4) are the guiding principles of socialism in India.Protection of weaker section, distributed economic development. Secular:Also added through 42nd CAA 1976Meaning - All Religion are equal in the eye of law.State shall not discriminate in treatment of different Religion.Positive secularism - State can take effort to promote and preserve all religions.Also state Intervention allowed in religious matter eg: waqf Act 2025.Article 25-28 - freedom of religion Article 29-30 protection of minorities right. Thus, socialist & secularism are foundational value of Indian Constitution.
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Conclusion
Thus, socialist & secularism are foundational value of Indian Constitution.
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Topper
POOJA SONI
AIR 2492025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Preamble
Socialist and Secular Adjectives
Writing Stats
154
Total words
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analytical
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