Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) ? 1. Preamble 2. Directive Principles of State Policy 3. Fundamental Duties Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3 ✓ UPSC's answer
Why the answer is (d)
• The UDHR (1948) covers civil-political rights and socio-economic rights, plus duties to the community.
• The Preamble (1) echoes it in promising justice, liberty, equality, fraternity and dignity of the individual.
• The Directive Principles (2) mirror UDHR's socio-economic articles — right to work, education, social security, living wage (Articles 22–26 of UDHR).
• Fundamental Duties (3) reflect UDHR Article 29, which says everyone has duties to the community.
• Hence 1, 2 and 3, option (d).
Why the other options are wrong
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- Fundamental Duties also reflect UDHR Article 29.
- (b) 2 only
- The Preamble and Fundamental Duties also reflect the UDHR.
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- The Directive Principles also reflect UDHR socio-economic rights.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020, held on 4 October 2020. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.