Consider the following pairs of Directive Principles and Article of the Constitution:

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Solution

● Pair 1 is correct – Article 51 provides that the State should endeavour to – (a) promote international peace and security; (b) maintain just and honourable relations between nations; (c) foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealings of organised peoples with one another; and (d) encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration. ● Pair 2 is correct – Article 50 provides that the State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State. ● Pair 3 is incorrect – Article 40 provides that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats. ● Pair 4 is incorrect – Article 42 provides that the State shall make provision for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief.