Q. Consider the following pairs:

Provision in the Constitution of IndiaState Under
I. Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the StateThe Directive Principles of State Policy
II. Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite cultureThe Fundamental Duties
III. Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factoriesThe Fundamental Rights

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

Answer: (c) All three

Notes:
  • Separation of Judiciary from the Executive
    • This is mentioned under the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
    • Article 50: “The State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.”
  • Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite culture
    • This is part of the Fundamental Duties.
    • Article 51A(f): “To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.”
  • Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years
    • This is a Fundamental Right under:
      • Article 24: “No child below the age of 14 years shall be employed… in any hazardous employment.”