UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 1
Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)?
- Preamble
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Fundamental Duties
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (1, 2 and 3)
Explanation: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights influenced India’s Preamble, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties as well as Fundamental Rights; all three named parts express dignity, social justice or civic responsibility.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Correct - The Preamble proclaims justice, liberty, equality and dignity.
2. Correct - DPSPs guide the State towards social and economic rights and welfare.
3. Correct - Fundamental Duties express civic obligations, including harmony and human dignity.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-omits correct item 3 (Fundamental Duties express civic obligations, including harmony and human dignity).
B. Incorrect-omits correct item 1 (The Preamble proclaims justice, liberty, equality and dignity); omits correct item 3 (Fundamental Duties express civic obligations, including harmony and human dignity).
C. Incorrect-omits correct item 2 (DPSPs guide the State towards social and economic rights and welfare).
D. Correct-includes all and only valid statements/items 1, 2, 3.