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)?
- 1. Preamble
- 2. Directive Principles of State Policy
- 3. Fundamental Duties
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1 and 2 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC IAS – 2020
The Preamble, Directive Principles of State Policy, and Fundamental Duties of the Constitution of India all reflect principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948).
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) proclaims universal human rights and fundamental freedoms. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution, with its ideals of justice (social, economic, and political), liberty, equality, and fraternity, aligns with the spirit and specific provisions of the UDHR. The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) cover socio-economic rights and welfare measures (e.g., right to work, education, social security, adequate standard of living, public health), which are extensively covered in Articles 22-27 of the UDHR. Fundamental Duties (FDs) outline the responsibilities of citizens towards the nation and community (e.g., promote harmony, value composite culture, protect environment). Article 29(1) of the UDHR states, “Everyone has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality is possible,” acknowledging the connection between duties and rights. While Fundamental Rights are the most direct reflection and legally enforceable counterpart of many civil and political rights in UDHR, the principles of human dignity, equality, social justice, and the necessary environment for realizing rights are reflected across the Preamble, DPSPs, and FDs.