The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?

• (a) The Preamble — Correct. It is often called the key to the Constitution and reflects the objectives, ideals, and philosophy of the Constitution-makers.
• (b) The Fundamental Rights — Not the best answer here. They are important constitutional guarantees, but they are specific enforceable rights, not the primary summary of the framers’ overall mind.
• (c) The Directive Principles of State Policy — Not correct for this question. They express goals of governance, but not as directly and comprehensively as the Preamble.
• (d) The Fundamental Duties — Incorrect. These were added later by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, so they do not reflect the original mind of the makers.

Answer: (a) The Preamble