Q. In Indian constitution, gender equality is ensured at several instances. Which of the following instances given below is/are correct?
1. Fundamental Duties ensures for renouncing practices derogatory to the dignity of women.
2. Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) secures equally the right to an adequate means of livelihood for both men and women.
3. Part IX of the constitution ensures half of the seats to be reserved for women in panchayats.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Exp) Option a is the correct answer
Statement 1 is correct. Fundamental duties promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India and ensures renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women.
Statement 2 is correct. Directive principles under Article 39(a) secures equally the right to an adequate means of livelihood for both men and women.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 243D(3) under Part IX provides not less than one-third (including the number of seats reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes) of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in every Panchayat to be reserved for women.
