Question

The word 'Socialist' was added to the Preamble, its main aim is to ________________.

• A. eliminate inequality in economic and political status
• B. eliminate inequality in political and religious affairs
• C. eliminate inequality in income and status and standards of life
• D. eliminate class based society

Answer 1

The correct option is A eliminate inequality in economic and political status

The term 'Socialist' in the Preamble was added by 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. It provides that the State has a responsibility towards citizen for their welfare, abolishing discrimination, nationalization of means of Production, equal distribution of wealth and securing Justice for all. The Socialism Principles are very much reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy.