Q8 · UPSC Prelims 2020 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)?1.Preamble2.Directive Principles of State Policy3.Fundamental DutiesSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A 1 and 2 only
B 2 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

Correct answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2 only

    1 and 2 only. Fundamental Duties also echo the UDHR as keyed.

  2. B

    2 only

    2 only. Under-counts Preamble and Duties.

  3. C

    1 and 3 only

    1 and 3 only. DPSPs also hold.

  4. D

    1, 2 and 3

    1, 2 and 3. Preamble, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties all reflect UDHR principles besides the Fundamental Rights chapter.

Summary. Official key is (d) all three. Besides Part III, the Preamble, Part IV and Part IVA are keyed as reflecting Universal Declaration of Human Rights ideas — dignity, social security, duties to the community.

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