Question

Which of the following constitutional articles is NOT related to children?

• A. Article 23
• B. Article 21-A
• C. Article 42
• D. Article 24

Hint:

One of these articles is about humane working conditions and maternity relief, not children.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: The question asks which article does NOT specifically protect children. Review each option against the constitutional guarantees framed for children.
Step 2: Article 21-A guarantees free and compulsory elementary education for children aged 6-14 years; Article 24 prohibits employment of children below 14 years in hazardous work; Article 23 protects against trafficking and forced or bonded labour, which directly safeguards children. All three are child-related.
Step 3: Article 42 deals with provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief. It is a directive principle aimed at workers and maternity, not at children, so it is the odd one out.
Step 4: Therefore option (c) Article 42 is the article not related to children.