UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 42
Consider the following pairs :
| 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 the State Policy |
| II. Valuing and preserving of 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?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C (All the three)
Explanation: All three constitutional classifications are correct: separation of judiciary is a Directive Principle, heritage preservation is a Fundamental Duty, and the prohibition on child labour in factories is a Fundamental Right.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
I: Correct-Article 50 (Directive Principles).
II: Correct-Article 51A(f) (Fundamental Duties).
III: Correct-Article 24 (Fundamental Rights), prohibiting under-14 employment in factories, mines and hazardous occupations.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-'Only one' understates the verified count of 3.
B. Incorrect-'Only two' understates the verified count of 3.
C. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.
D. Incorrect-'None' understates the verified count of 3.