UDHR and the Indian Constitution
Question
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)? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1.
Preamble
- 2.
Directive Principles of State Policy
- 3.
Fundamental Duties
Options
1 and 2 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights encompasses civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, along with duties to the community (Article 29). The Preamble echoes its civil and political ideals (liberty, equality, fraternity). The DPSP directly corresponds to the economic and social rights (Articles 22-27 of UDHR). Fundamental Duties align with Article 29 of the UDHR regarding the duties of individuals towards the community. > One-line conceptual takeaway: The ethos of the UDHR is comprehensively woven throughout the Preamble, DPSP, and Fundamental Duties, not just Part III. Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2020
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q8
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Constitution: Framework & History
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948
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