Q. The constitution of India has embodied the principles of Social Justice & Empowerment in which of the following?
Preamble
Directive Principles of State Policy
Fundamental Rights
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: Various provisions directly relevant to social justice and empowerment in the constitution of India are:
Preamble: "…….to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all; FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation…."
Fundamental Rights
- Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
- Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc
Directive Principles of State Policy
- State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people
- Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State 39A. Equal justice and free legal aid
- Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections
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