Question

'Economic Justice' as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in
1. the preamble and the Fundamental Rights
2. the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy
3. the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy
4. None of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy

The correct answer is the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy.

PREAMBLE:

1. It is a short introduction to the Indian Constitution.
2. According to the Preamble-

   Ø  The source of authority of the Indian Constitution lies with the Indian people.

   Ø  India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, and Republic nation.

   Ø  Objectives - to secure justice, liberty, equality to all citizens and promote fraternity so as to maintain unity and integrity of India.

3. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution secures the Social, Economic, and Political Justice of its people.
4. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution gives Liberty of Thought, Expression, Belief, Faith, and Worship to its people.
5. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution gives  Equality of Status and Opportunity to its people.

DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY (DPSP):

1. These are the 15 guidelines given to the federal institutes governing the State of India that are to be kept under consideration while forming the laws.
2. These are moral obligations and not the legal bindings on the state authorities.
3. Articles 36-51 in Part IV of the Indian Constitution contain the DPSP.
4. Borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
5. As per Article 38 of the DPSP, the state shall strive to promote the welfare of the people of India by securing and protecting their Social, Economic, and Political justice.