The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in wh

The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following ?

The Preamble
The Fundamental Rights
The Directive Principles of State Policy
The Fundamental Duties
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2017
The correct answer is A) The Preamble.
The Preamble to the Constitution of India serves as an introduction, stating the basic objectives, ideals, and philosophy of the Constitution. It declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic and secures for all its citizens Justice, Liberty, Equality, and promotes Fraternity. It essentially encapsulates the fundamental aspirations and values that the framers of the Constitution intended to establish, thereby reflecting their mind and vision for the nation. The Supreme Court has often referred to the Preamble to interpret the provisions of the Constitution and understand the original intent of the constitution makers.
While Fundamental Rights (B) and Directive Principles of State Policy (C) are crucial parts of the Constitution outlining the rights of citizens and guidelines for the state respectively, the Preamble provides the overarching framework and philosophy behind these provisions. Fundamental Duties (D) were added much later by the 42nd Amendment in 1976 and were not part of the original Constitution drafted by the constituent assembly.