Q. ‘Economic Justice’ as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in

  • The Preamble and the Fundamental Rights
  • The Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy
  • The Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy
  • None of the above

Answer: (b) The Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy

Notes:
  • According to the Preamble-
    • The source of authority of the Indian Constitution lies with the Indian people.
    •  India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, and Republic nation.
    • Objectives – to secure justice, liberty, and equality for all citizens and promote fraternity so as to maintain the unity and integrity of India.
    • The Preamble of the Indian Constitution secures the Social, Economic, and Political Justice of its people.
    • The Preamble of the Indian Constitution gives Liberty of Thought, Expression, Belief, Faith, and Worship to its people.
    • The Preamble of the Indian Constitution gives  Equality of Status and Opportunity to its people.
  • DPSP:
    • 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.
    • These are moral obligations and not legal bindings on the state authorities.
    • Articles 36-51 in Part IV of the Indian Constitution contain the DPSP.
    • Borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
    • 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.