Which of the following Articles of the Constitution promote social justice as envisaged in the Preamble?

1. Article 17

2. Article 38

3. Article 39A

4. Article 42

5. Article 49

6. Article 50

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Solution

● Option 1 is correct: Article 17 provides for abolition of untouchability and thus aims to remove social disabilities imposed on certain sections of the society. ● Option 2 is correct: Article 38 directs the State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people and thus promotes social justice. ● Option 3 is correct: Article 39A directs the State to promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor. ● Option 4 is correct: Article 42 provides for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief. ● Option 5 is incorrect: Article 49 directs the State to protect monuments, places and objects of artistic or historic interest which are declared to be of national importance. Thus, it is not related to social justice, rather it is a liberal-intellectual principle. ● Option 6 is incorrect: Article 50 directs the State to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State. Thus, it is a liberal-intellectual principle.