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Which of the following subjects/provisions fall(s) under the Directive Principles of State Policy of the Constitution of India?
1. Uniform Civil Code for all persons living in India
2. Provision for early childhood care and education to children up to the age of 14 years
3. Promotion of international peace and security
Select the answer using the codes given below :

The correct answer is
1, 2 and 3

The question pertains to the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Constitution of India. These are guidelines or principles given to the federal institutes governing the country, to be kept in consideration while framing laws and policies. Let's evaluate each statement:

  1. Uniform Civil Code for all persons living in India: Article 44 of the Constitution of India directs the State to strive for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for all its citizens. This is indeed a part of the DPSP, which aims at ensuring uniformity in personal laws irrespective of religion.
  2. Provision for early childhood care and education to children up to the age of 14 years: Article 45 of the Constitution mandates that the State shall provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years. Additionally, Article 21A, part of the Fundamental Rights, mandates free and compulsory education for children between the ages of six and fourteen years. Together, these initiatives form part of the DPSP.
  3. Promotion of international peace and security: Article 51 of the Constitution lists several directives aimed at fostering global peace and security. These directives ask the State to promote international peace, maintain just and honorable relations between nations, and encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.

Given the information above, all three statements mentioned in the question fall under the Directive Principles of State Policy. Therefore, the correct answer is:

1, 2 and 3

Conclusion: The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3 since each statement refers to a provision covered under the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution.

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Important Questions from Directive Principles of State Policy

  1. In which Amendment of the Constitution, the Government of India made a pioneering attempt to provide for 'workers' participation in management in industry', by suitable legislation in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

  2. Which of the following is NOT included in the category of Directive Principles of State Policy of the Indian Constitution?

  3. Which of the following statements are correct about Directive Principles of State Policy of the Indian Constitution?

    A) They are negative in nature.

    B) They have moral and political sanctions.

    C) They promote the welfare of the rich.

    D) They are positive in nature.

  4. With reference to Directive Principles of State Policy consider the following statements : 
    1. The Directive Principles of State Policy of Indian Constitution have been clearly divided into three parts i.e. Socialist, Gandhian and Liberal. 
    2. Directive principles of State Policy related to co-operative society (under Article 43) of Indian Constitution is taken from Nehru's objective resolution of 1946. 
    Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

  5. Consider the following pairs: 

    1. Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid : Article 36 of Constitution 

    2. Promotion of Cooperative Societies : Article 43B of Constitution 

    3. Participation of Workers in Management of Industries : Article 43A of Constitution 

    How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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