Which of the following is/are listed among the Directive Principles in Part IV? |
I. Equal pay for equal work |
II. Uniform civil code |
III. Small family norm |
IV. Education through mother tongue at primary level |
A) I, II and III
B) I and II
C) II and III
D) I, II, III and IV
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
[d] Directive Principles of State Policy have been grouped into four categories. These are: (1) The Principles establishing a Welfare and Socialist State (2) the Gandhian principles, (3) Principles and Policies relating to international peace and security and (4) miscellaneous.1. The economic and social Principles |
The state shall endeavour to achieve Social and Economic welfare of the people by: |
(1) Providing adequate means of livelihood for both men and women. |
(2) Reorganizing the economic system in a way to avoid concentration of wealth in few hands. |
(3) Securing equal pay for equal work for both men and women. |
(4) Securing suitable employment and healthy working conditions for men, women and children. |
(5) Guarding the children against exploitation and moral degradation. |
(6) Making effective provisions for securing the right to work, education and public assistance in case of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement. |
(7) Making provisions for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief. |
(8) Taking steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of undertakings etc. |
(9) Promoting education and economic interests of working sections of the people especially the SCs and STs. |
(10) Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities. |
(11) Making efforts to raise the standard of living and public health. |
(12) Providing early childhood care and education to all children until they complete the age of 6 years. |
2. The Gandhian Principles |
There are certain principles, based on the ideals advocated by Mahatma Gandhi. These |
Principles are as follows:- |
(1) To organize village Panchayats. |
(2) To promote cottage industries in rural areas. |
(3) To prohibit intoxicating drinks and drugs that are injurious to health. |
(4) To preserve and improve tile breeds of the cattle and prohibit slaughter of cows, calves and other milch and drought animals. |
3. Directive Principles of State Policy Relating To |
International Peace and Security: India should render active cooperation for world peace and security and for that the state shall endeavour to: |
(1) Promote international peace and security. |
(2) Maintain just and honourable relations between nations. |
(3) Foster respect for international laws and treaty obligations. |
(4) Encourage settlements of international disputes by mutual agreement. |
4. Miscellaneous |
The Directive Principles in this category call upon the state |
(1) To secure for all Indians a uniform civil code. |
(2) To protect historical monuments. |
(3) To save environment from pollution and protect wild life. |
(4) To make arrangements for disbursement of free legal justice through suitable legislation. |
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