Consider the following pairs Provision in the Constitution of India — Stated under

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Question

Consider the following pairs:

Provision in the Constitution of India — Stated under

(I) Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State — The Directive Principles of the State Policy

(II) Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite culture — The Fundamental Duties

(III) Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories — The Fundamental Rights

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

  1. A. Only one
  2. B. Only two
  3. C. All the three (Correct answer)
  4. D. None

Correct Answer

Option C — All the three

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is All the three.

Key Points

  • All three pairs are correctly matched: Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in public services is a Directive Principle under Article 50 (I correct).
  • Valuing and preserving rich heritage of composite culture is Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(f) (II correct).
  • Prohibition of employment of children below 14 in factories/hazardous occupations is a Fundamental Right under Article 24 (III correct).