UPSC Prelims 2017 – Question 7

Q7. Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?

a) Equal pay for equal work for both men and women
b) Participation of workers in the management of industries
c) Right to work, education and public assistance
d) Securing living wages and human conditions of work to workers.

​The correct answer is Option 2. 

Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP): 

• It is found in Part IV of the Indian Constitution, which covers Articles 36-51.  
• It is the values that the state should keep in mind when adopting policies and laws for the state (36 to 51). 
• 42^ndAmendment in Directive Principles of State Policy: 
• It expanded the list of state policy directives by adding the following four: 
• The purpose of Article 39 is to guarantee chances for children’s healthy development. 
• Article 39 (A) aims to advance equal justice and give the poor free legal representation. 
• Article 43 (A) mandates action to ensure employees’ involvement in the administration of industries. Hence, Option 2 is correct. 
• Article 48 (a) aims to maintain forests and wildlife as well as to protect and develop the environment. 

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