Which one of the following is not a part of Article 51 of the Consti

Which one of the following is not a part of Article 51 of the Constitution of India?

Promote international peace and security
Maintain just and honourable relations between nations
Use of UN peacekeeping force for resolution of international disputes
Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2023
Article 51 of the Constitution of India is a Directive Principle of State Policy that deals with the promotion of international peace and security. It directs the State to strive for:
(a) promote international peace and security;
(b) maintain just and honourable relations between nations;
(c) foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealings of organised peoples with one another; and
(d) encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.
Option A, B, and D are explicitly mentioned in Article 51. The use of a UN peacekeeping force for the resolution of international disputes (Option C) is a method or mechanism that aligns with the broader goals of international peace and security but is not a specific directive listed as a clause within Article 51 itself.
– Article 51 is a part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV of the Constitution).
– It outlines India’s foreign policy objectives as enshrined in the Constitution.
– The article focuses on peaceful relations, international law, and arbitration.
Directive Principles of State Policy are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws, though they are not enforceable by any court. Article 51 guides India’s approach to international relations.