Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is co

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is considered to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of people and improve public health ?

Article 19

Article 47

Article 15

Article 16

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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2021-22

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Article 47, which falls under the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV of the Constitution), states that “The State shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties and, in particular, the State shall endeavour to bring about prohibition of the consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which are injurious to health.” This article directly addresses the objective of improving public health, nutrition, and living standards.

Article 47 is a Directive Principle of State Policy that mandates the State to improve public health, nutrition, and standard of living.

Article 19 grants fundamental freedoms. Article 15 prohibits discrimination. Article 16 ensures equality of opportunity in public employment. These are Fundamental Rights and do not directly address the State’s duty regarding public health and nutrition standards, which is the specific subject of Article 47.

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