The concept of “Equal pay for equal work” is enshrined in which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Article 14″ option2=”Article 39(d)” option3=”Article 19″ option4=”Article 21(a)” correct=”option2″]
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– Article 19 guarantees fundamental freedoms like freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession.
– Article 21(a) guarantees the right to elementary education.
– While “equal pay for equal work” is a DPSP, the Supreme Court has held that it is a constitutional goal and can be enforced through Articles 14 and 16 (equality of opportunity in public employment).