⚖️ Polity & GovernanceUPSC 2013Salient Features of RPA

‘Economic Justice’ as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitutional has been provided in:

athe Preamble and the Fundamental Rights
bthe Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy
cthe Fundamental Rights and the Directive Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy
dNone of the above
✓ Correct answer: b) the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation“Economic Justice” is a key objective of the Indian Constitution, reflected both in the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).Option(b) is correct:The Preamble highlights economic justice as part of broader social, economic, and political justice, emphasizing non- discrimination based on economic factors.The DPSP, inspired by socialist principles, aims to reduce inequalities and promote social and economic welfare.The 44th Amendment (1978) amended Article 38 by adding Article 38(2) to the DPSP, mandating the state to minimize income and status disparities and ensure equitable access to opportunities and resources.38

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