Which of the following does *not* relate to the Fundamental Rights as

Which of the following does *not* relate to the Fundamental Rights as enshrined in the Constitution of India ?

  • Free and compulsory education to all children of the age of 6-14 years
  • Prohibition of trafficking in human beings and forced labour
  • Improvement of Public health and prohibition of intoxicating drinks
  • Promotion of the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, especially the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

Select the correct answer using the code given below ;

1 and 2
2 and 4
3 only
3 and 4
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2014
The question asks which statement(s) do *not* relate to Fundamental Rights.
1. Free and compulsory education to all children of the age of 6-14 years: This is enshrined as a Fundamental Right under Article 21A (inserted by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002).
2. Prohibition of trafficking in human beings and forced labour: This is a Fundamental Right against exploitation under Article 23.
3. Improvement of Public health and prohibition of intoxicating drinks: This is a Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) under Article 47.
4. Promotion of the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, especially the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes: This is a Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) under Article 46.
Therefore, statements 3 and 4 do not relate to Fundamental Rights; they are part of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
Fundamental Rights are justiciable rights enforceable by courts, whereas Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines for the state, which are non-justiciable. Specific provisions like promoting public health or interests of weaker sections fall under DPSPs.
Fundamental Rights are primarily contained in Part III of the Constitution (Articles 12-35), while Directive Principles are in Part IV (Articles 36-51). Although DPSPs are not legally enforceable, they are considered fundamental in the governance of the country and the state is expected to apply these principles in making laws.
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