Q. Which of the following are the Liberal– Intellectual Principles under the Directive Principles of State Policy?
1. Securing for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country.
2. Promoting cottage industries on an individual or co-operation basis in rural areas.
3. Maintaining just and honorable relations between nations and promoting international peace.
4. Taking steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Statement 1 and 3 are correct: Liberal–Intellectual Principles included in this category represent the ideology of liberalism. They direct the state:
- To secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country (Article 44).
- To provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years9 (Article 45).
- To organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines (Article 48). To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life10 (Article 48 A).
- To protect monuments, places and objects of artistic or historic interest which are declared to be of national importance (Article 49).
- To separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State (Article 50).
- To promote international peace and security and maintain just and honourable relations between nations; to foster respect for international law and treaty obligations, and to encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration (Article 51)
Statement 2 is incorrect: Promotion of cottage industries on an individual or co-operation basis in rural areas are based on Gandhian ideology.
Statement 4 is incorrect: Taking steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries reflect the ideology of socialism.
