UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

Article 39(f), cited in the editorial on AI companions and children, directs the State to ensure that children:

  1. Are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity
  2. Receive free higher education in every professional course
  3. Can vote in elections from age sixteen
  4. Are protected only from physical labour

Answer

Correct Answer

Are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity

Explanation

Article 39(f) concerns children's healthy development and conditions of freedom and dignity, making A correct. B is outside this clause. C concerns voting law, not a Directive Principle. D is too narrow because constitutional child protection is not confined to physical labour.

Topics: article 39(f) and dignity, child rights, directive principles, indian polity