Q. Which one of the following Directive Principles of State Policy is given preference over the Fundamental Rights conferred by Article 14 and 19 of the Constitution?

[A] Living wage for workers.

[B] Provision for early childhood care and education for children under the age of six years.

[C] Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife.

[D] Operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment.

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: Directive Principles of State Policy 39 (b) and 39 (c) have been given precedence over Fundamental Right 14 (Right to Equality) and Fundamental Right 19 (Freedom of Speech and Expression).

Article 39 (b): It states that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are distributed as best to subserve the common good.

Article 39 (c): It states that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment.

Thus, the Directive Principles of State Policy that is given preference over the Fundamental Rights conferred by Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution is “Operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment.”

Source: Indian Polity by Laxmikanth

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