The correct answer is: a) Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.
The Preamble of the Constitution of India is a brief introductory statement that sets out the guiding principles and aspirations of the Indian state. It was adopted on 26 November 1949, along with the rest of the Constitution, by the Constituent Assembly of India.
The Preamble begins with the words “We, the People of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and 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; and to promote among them all Fraternity, assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation.”
The Preamble is not a part of the Constitution, but it is nevertheless an important part of the Indian legal system. It has been used by the Supreme Court of India to interpret the Constitution and to strike down laws that are found to be unconstitutional.
The four fundamental objectives of the Indian state, as outlined in the Preamble, are:
- Justice: This includes social, economic, and political justice.
- Liberty: This includes freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship.
- Equality: This includes equality of status and of opportunity.
- Fraternity: This includes assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation.
These objectives are the foundation of the Indian state and they guide the actions of the government. They are also the ideals that the Indian people aspire to.