Question

    Which of the following is not mentioned in Directive

    Principles of State Policy under The Constitution of India? 
    A Right to adequate means of livelihood Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Right to equal pay for equal work Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Promotion of international peace and security Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Free and compulsory education for children up to fourteen years of age. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Change option (d) in question  to- “providing opportunity to children between the age of 6 and 14 years.” Out of all the above-mentioned options only – ““providing opportunity to children between the age of 6 and 14 years” is not a Directive Principle of State Policy rather it is a Fundamental duty under Part IV A of the Constitution. Art. 51 A. (k) who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.   Directive principle of State policy for education of children is – Art. 45. The State shall endeavor to provide, within a period of ten years from the commencement of this Constitution, for free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years.

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