Consider the following pairs : Provision in the Constitution of India Stated under I. Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State : The Directive Principles of the State Policy II. Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite culture : The Fundamental Duties III. Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories : The Fundamental Rights How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All the three ✓ UPSC's answer
- (d) None
Why the answer is (c)
• Pair I is correct: Article 50, in Part IV (Directive Principles), directs the State to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.
• Pair II is correct: Article 51A(f), in Part IVA (Fundamental Duties), makes it a duty of every citizen to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
• Pair III is correct: Article 24, in Part III (Fundamental Rights), prohibits employment of children below fourteen years in any factory, mine or other hazardous employment.
• All three provisions are correctly placed.
• Hence option (c).
Why the other options are wrong
- (a) Only one
- All three pairs, not one, are correctly matched.
- (b) Only two
- All three are correct, not two.
- (d) None
- Each provision is correctly placed in its Part of the Constitution.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025, held on 25 May 2025. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.