Economic Justice' as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in
A
the Preamble and the Fundamental Rights
B
the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy
C
the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy
D
None of the above
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution explicitly mentions securing for all its citizens: "JUSTICE, social, economic and political...". Thus, Economic Justice is clearly stated as an objective in the Preamble.
2. The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), contained in Part IV of the Constitution, aim at establishing a social and economic democracy. Article 38 directs the State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people, in which justice, social, economic and political, shall inform all the institutions of the national life. Article 39 lays down several principles directed towards securing Economic Justice, such as adequate means of livelihood, equitable distribution of resources, prevention of concentration of wealth, and equal pay for equal work.
3. The Fundamental Rights (Part III) primarily guarantee civil and political rights. While some Fundamental Rights might have implications for economic fairness (e.g., equality), they do not explicitly list Economic Justice as a core objective in the same way the Preamble and DPSP do.
4. Therefore, Economic Justice as an objective of the Indian Constitution has been provided for in both the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy.