UPSC Prelims 2014 GS Paper I · Q55 of 100 Polity & Governance easy

In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the

  1. (a) Preamble to the Constitution
  2. (b) Directive Principles of State Policy ✓ UPSC's answer
  3. (c) Fundamental Duties
  4. (d) Ninth Schedule

Why the answer is (b)

• Article 51, a Directive Principle, directs the State to promote international peace and security, maintain just relations between nations, respect international law and encourage settlement of disputes by arbitration — option (b).

• It is not in the Preamble (a), the Fundamental Duties (c) or the Ninth Schedule (d).

• Hence option (b).

Why the other options are wrong

(a) Preamble to the Constitution
The Preamble does not mention international peace.
(c) Fundamental Duties
Fundamental Duties do not include this.
(d) Ninth Schedule
The Ninth Schedule lists protected laws.

Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014, held on 24 August 2014. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.

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