by Q. Consider the following pairs:
UPSC Civil Services Examination (Prelims) 2025 – General Studies Paper I
Provision in the Constitution of India | Stated under |
I. Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State | The Directive Principles of State Policy |
II. Valuing and preserving the rich heritage of our composite culture | The Fundamental Duties |
III. Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories | The Fundamental Rights |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All the three
(d) None
Answer: (c) All the three
Explanation:
I. Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State is mentioned under Article 50 of the Constitution, which is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy. Hence, this pair is correctly matched.
II. Valuing and preserving the rich heritage of our composite culture is included under Article 51A(f), which falls under the Fundamental Duties. This pair is also correctly matched.
III. Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories is provided under Article 24, which is a Fundamental Right. Therefore, this pair is correctly matched.
Answer: (c) All the three
