Q. With reference to the Constitution of India, which of the following advocate social justice and empowerment?
1. Preamble
2. Fundamental Rights
3. Directive Principle of State policy
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Exp) Option d is the correct answer.

Statement 1 is correct: The Preamble secures for social justice and empowerment. The words “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”.

Statement 2 is correct: Following provisions in Fundamental rights provide for social justice and empowerment –

  • Article 23. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
  • Article 24. Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc. Statement 3 is correct: Under DPSPs, the state needs to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people. Article 39 (only first part) – The State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing – (a) that the citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means of livelihood.
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