Social and Economic Justice — Prelims Strategy

Prelims Strategy

For Prelims, a meticulous approach to Social and Economic Justice under DPSP is essential. Focus on precise factual recall: know the exact content of Articles 38, 39, 39A, 41, 42, 43, 43A, and 46. Pay close attention to which articles were added or amended by specific Constitutional Amendment Acts (e.

g., 42nd, 44th, 86th, 97th). Memorize the year and key provisions of landmark Supreme Court judgments (Kesavananda Bharati, Minerva Mills, Olga Tellis, N.M. Thomas, Janhit Abhiyan) and their specific implications for DPSP and FRs.

Be able to identify which government schemes (e.g., MGNREGA, PM-JAY, reservation policies) are direct implementations of particular DPSP articles. Practice MCQs that test the distinction between social and economic justice, the justiciability of DPSP, and the core differences between FRs and DPSPs.

Create flashcards for article numbers and their corresponding provisions. Vyyuha recommends focusing on the 'what' and 'when' for Prelims, ensuring accuracy in constitutional text and historical context.