Q106 · UPPSC Prelims 2019 · Set A · General Studies

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Which of the following Article was inserted by the 42nd Constitution Amendment to provide for participation of workers in management?

A Article 38
B Article 39A
C Article 45
D Article 43A

Correct answer: (d) Article 43A

Explanation

  1. A

    Article 38

    (a) Article 38. Directs the State to secure a social order for welfare. It is a general DPSP, not the workers-in-management clause.

  2. B

    Article 39A

    (b) Article 39A. Inserted by the 42nd Amendment for equal justice and free legal aid, not shop-floor participation.

  3. C

    Article 45

    (c) Article 45. Originally early childhood care and education; later recast for children under six. Not industrial democracy.

  4. D

    Article 43A

    (d) Article 43A. The 42nd Amendment (1976) added this DPSP: the State shall take steps to secure workers’ participation in management of undertakings. (d) Official key.

Summary. Official key is (d). Article 43A is the 42nd Amendment DPSP on workers’ participation in management. 38 is welfare, 39A is legal aid, 45 is child care/education.