Question

The correct meaning of Fraternity is ……..
 A. All are equal before Law
 B. Association of religious groups.
 C. Quality of being brotherly.
 D. Freedom of women.

Answer 1

Hint: The objectives of the Preamble is to secure justice, equality, liberty to all citizens and to promote Fraternity to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. The concept of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity in our Preamble was adopted from the French motto of the French revolution.

Complete answer:
The term ‘Fraternity’ means a feeling of brotherhood and an attachment with the people and the country. It is mentioned in the Preamble. Fraternity helps to foster dignity and unity in the nation.
Fraternity basically means that all the citizens should behave like members of the same family.
No one should treat a citizen as inferior. It seeks all are equal and have the same rights and duties.

Exact Meaning of Fraternity:
Sense of common brotherhood exceeding religion, regional or sectional diversities (Article 51 A). This is to be promoted through single citizenship. Communal ferocity based on languages and other social disturbances due to differences in diversity and the inability to come to common terms for living in harmony is common. Thus it is clearly said that the values preserved in the Indian Constitution are based on a strong ethical foundation. Moreover, these values inspire us to make society ethical and promote the spirit of respect towards our Nation.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note: Fraternity is an important component for a strong nation that surrounds diversity as large as that of India’s. This had been adorned during the nationalist freedom struggle also prompted by the 42 Constitutional Amendment Act(1976) by adding the word integrity.