GK Question

polity medium fill_blank

Constitutional Morality emphasizes adherence to core constitutional values like liberty, equality, fraternity, rule of law, and ______ as guiding principles for governance and judicial interpretation.

  1. majoritarianism
  2. secularism
  3. centralization
  4. executive supremacy

Answer: secularism

Core values of Constitutional Morality: (a) Liberty: Individual autonomy, privacy, freedom of expression (Articles 19, 21), (b) Equality: Non-discrimination, substantive equality, affirmative action (Articles 14-16), (c) Fraternity: Dignity of individual, unity and integrity of nation (Preamble), (d) Rule of law: Supremacy of Constitution, equality before law, judicial review (Articles 13, 32, 226), (e) Secularism: State has no religion; equal respect for all faiths; can intervene to reform discriminatory practices (Articles 25-28, Preamble). These values provide normative framework for interpreting constitutional provisions in evolving societal context. Illustrates constitutional philosophy: values guide application of text to contemporary challenges.

Topic Constitutional Morality - Core Values
Exam Relevance Constitutional morality values frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams