Question

Which one among the following statements is not correct?
The word 'socialist'in the Preamble of the Constitution of India, read with _______________.

• A. Article $39$(d), would enable the Court to uphold the constitutionality of nationalization laws
• B. Articles $14$, would enable the Court to strike down a statute which failed to achieve the socialist goal to the fullest extent
• C. Article $25$, would enable the Court to ensure freedom guaranteed under that Article
• D. Article $23$, would enable the Court to reduce inequality in income and status

Answer 1

The correct option is C Article $25$, would enable the Court to ensure freedom guaranteed under that Article

The Preamble declares India a Secular and Socialistic State. India is a Democratic Socialism which involved nationalization of all means of Production and distribution of wealth and equality of opportunity. Directive Principles of State Policy represents the Socialistic feature of India. Secular state means India remains neutral in the affairs of religion and all religions in our country have the same status. Article 25 to 28 (Fundamental Rights) ensures the secular feature of the Nation.