Question

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II [h] LIST-I (Directive Principles) & LIST-II (Explanation)
A. Article 39A & I. Right to work, to education and to public assistance
B. Article 41 & II. Equal justice and free legal aid
C. Article 43A & III. Early childhood care and education to children below 6 years
D. Article 45 & IV. Participation of workers in management of industries
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• B. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
• C. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
• D. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Hint:

Articles 39A and 43A were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:

• Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are enumerated in Part IV of the Indian Constitution (Articles 36-51).
• They are non-justiciable in nature but are fundamental in the governance of the country.
• These principles aim to create social and economic conditions under which citizens can lead a good life.

Step 1: Match Article 39A
Article 39A was added by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976. It directs the State to provide equal justice and free legal aid to the poor. Thus, A matches with II.

Step 2: Match Article 41
Article 41 directs the State to ensure the right to work, education, and public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness, and disablement. Thus, B matches with I.

Step 3: Match Article 43A
Article 43A deals with the participation of workers in the management of industries. It requires the State to take steps to secure this participation in industrial establishments. Thus, C matches with IV.

Step 4: Match Article 45
Article 45 originally provided for free and compulsory education. After the 86th Amendment, it now directs the State to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years. Thus, D matches with III.

Step 5: Conclusion
The correct sequence is A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III, which corresponds to option (B).