Official UPSC Format

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?

1. I. Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State : The Directive Principles of the State Policy

2. II. Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite culture : The Fundamental Duties

3. III. Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories : The Fundamental Rights

⚡ Quick Recall Snippet

The Indian Constitution categorizes its provisions distinctly. Article 50 (DPSP) mandates judiciary-executive separation, Article 51A(f) assigns the duty to preserve cultural heritage, and Article 24 establishes the fundamental right against child labor.

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Detailed Solution & Authority Citations

Correct Answer is Option C
Each provision listed is a direct extraction from specific Parts of the Constitution of India.
  • Pair I is Correct: The separation of the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State is explicitly mandated under Article 50, which falls under Part IV: Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).

  • Pair II is Correct: The obligation to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture is listed under Article 51A(f), which constitutes Part IVA: Fundamental Duties (added by the 42nd Amendment).

  • Pair III is Correct: The prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory or mine or in any other hazardous employment is enshrined in Article 24, making it a justiciable Fundamental Right against exploitation under Part III.

    • 🚨 The Examiner's Trap

    Candidates often confuse DPSPs with Fundamental Duties because both deal with 'ideals'. However, DPSPs (like Article 50) are directives to the State, whereas Fundamental Duties (like preserving culture) are obligations of the citizen.

    Active Recall Flashcard

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    Under which part of the Constitution is the 'separation of judiciary from the executive' mandated?

    Part IV: Directive Principles of State Policy (Article 50).

    Concept Flow Mapping

    Separation of Judiciary
    Stated In
    Directive Principles
    Preserving Culture
    Stated In
    Fundamental Duties
    Prohibition of Child Labor
    Stated In
    Fundamental Rights

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    "Why is the separation of judiciary from the executive a DPSP rather than a Fundamental Right?"

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