UPSC Polity Question
Which one of the following would you accept as the most appropriate definition of 'justice'?
A. It means providing opportunities for the development of individual personalities.
B. It means provision of adequate opportunities for all individuals without any discrimination.
C. It means equal treatment of all citizens without any social, economic and political distinction.
D. It means assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation.
Correct Answer:
C. It means equal treatment of all citizens without any social, economic and political distinction.
Explanation:
The Preamble uses the term 'Justice' to encompass three distinct forms: social, economic, and political. This implies the absence of discrimination on grounds like caste, colour, race, religion, sex (social justice), wealth (economic justice), and ensuring equal political rights for all (political justice). Option C best captures this comprehensive meaning.