Q. The word ‘fraternity’ in the preamble of the Constitution of India promotes
1. Equal status and opportunity for the people
2. Dignity of the individual
3. Unity and integrity of the nation
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Notes:

Exp) Option c is the correct answer

Fraternity means a sense of brotherhood. The Constitution promotes this feeling of fraternity by the system of single citizenship. The Preamble declares that fraternity has to assure two things –

  • The dignity of the individual
  • The unity and integrity of the nation. The word ‘integrity’ has been added to the preamble by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976). In the preamble, the equal status and opportunity comes under the head ‘Equality’.
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