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
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2014
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.